Whether striving for a personal best or engaged in competition with rivals, athletes are a naturally driven, disciplined breed. In search of optimal performance, they routinely test their emotional, mental, and physical limits. On a regular basis, athletes push their bodies past resistance and discomfort, enduring the pain that would send most of us crawling off to the sidelines or throwing in the towel altogether. However, the athlete's dedication to excellent often results in injuries - sprains, fractures, strains, and contusions - the entire body is impacted by continuous, rigorous training. This is where marblehead sports therapy massage, administered by a registered massage therapist, enters into the equation.

Athletes around the world are reaping the benefits of massage. Sports massages are designed to prepare the body for more strenuous activity. These therapies are much more than just for relaxing after the game. Massage chair manufacturers are adding more massage features that are aimed at both amateur and professional athletes alike.

Anyone who works out hard and competes regularly can benefit from sports massage rehabilitation. Massage rehabilitation training includes a detailed analysis of the body's pain mechanisms - RMTs perform specific techniques that leverage this knowledge, increasing the range of motion, and supporting the healing process of damaged muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

During your studying in physical rehabilitation, school try to find a volunteer or paid work in the field. Where can you look for the practical experience? Well, you may be assisting a school's team therapist, or find a job in a rehabilitation center. Every bit of experience can benefit you in future!

Find out about requirements for licensing in your state. In general, you will need a Master's degree from accredited physical rehabilitation school and good scores on National Physical Rehabilitation Examination. Still, your state may have some additional requirements for becoming a therapist in athletics medicine. Contact your state licensing department and find out about the procedure in your area.

Athletics Massage is a blend of Shiatsu and Swedish techniques. Shiatsu uses the stimulation of acupressure points in conjunction with applying a gentle squeezing action to particular points in your body to relax the muscles and relieve tension. Swedish techniques use longer, flowing strokes to enhance circulation and blood flow.

Athletics Rehabilitation at OVCMT- As part of our comprehensive massage rehabilitation certification program, OVCMT provides students with instruction in athletics massage. In year one, we introduce you to the fundamentals, including pre-event, injury prevention and rehabilitation.

There are also opportunities to apply what you've learned onsite at sporting events, and in year two these opportunities are extended during the second practicum. Students interested in sports massage will have the chance to work in real world environments, helping treat patients with chronic or acute pathologies.