Sports Massage
Discover how sports massage can enhance your massage therapy practice.
Build Your Sports Massage Expertise
Whether you're working with competitive athletes or weekend warriors, massage therapy is a powerful tool for supporting your clients’ overall performance. From improving flexibility to reducing muscle soreness and inflammation, studies show that a range of massage approaches can support faster recovery, enhance physical function, and help individuals stay focused on training.
Explore our resources and CE courses to gain the knowledge you need to incorporate sports massage into your practice and help clients perform at their best.
How Massage Therapy Supports Athletic Performance
According to AMTA’s annual consumer survey, 94% of individuals surveyed believe that massage therapy can be effective in reducing pain.
Massage Therapy Benefits for Athletes at Every Level
- Pain Relief
- Muscle Recovery
- Flexibility
- Injury Prevention
- Mobility
- Mental Relaxation
- Athletic Performance
How Massage Therapy Supports Athletic Performance
According to AMTA’s annual consumer survey, 94% of individuals surveyed believe that massage therapy can be effective in reducing pain.
Massage Therapy Benefits for Athletes at Every Level
- Pain Relief
- Muscle Recovery
- Flexibility
- Injury Prevention
- Mobility
- Mental Relaxation
- Athletic Performance
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Post-Event Sports Massage
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Related Online Continuing Education Courses
Starting Your Career in Sports Massage
$37 members / $62 non-members 2.5 CE credits
Explore massage therapy's role in a sports setting and discover how sports medicine differs from other specializations. Get an overview of the skills needed, and discover the overall benefits of sports massage.
The Science of Athletics
$60 members / $100 non-members 4 CE credits
Gain an understanding of sports science and how it will help you support athletes. This big picture perspective can help with intake interviews, answering questions and referring the athlete as needed.
Injury & Recovery
$75 members / $125 non-members 5 CE credits
Take an in-depth look at how sports injuries occur, and which tissues are affected. Examine the healing stages and appropriate massage techniques for athletes.
Hands-On Workshop
Advanced Techniques for Sports Massage Therapists
Delve into techniques, contraindications, assessments, session planning and other valuable information to enhance your skills in sports massage. Receive hands-on instruction, explore case studies, and discover tips to help you succeed in this exploding field.
Upcoming Workshops
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