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The purpose of this group is to offer therapists a place to share information regarding massage to athletes.

Members: 221
Latest Activity: Mar 4, 2015

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Sporting events 4 Replies

For those who attend sporting events and provide massage to the athletes. Do you change sheets after each client? Do you not use sheets at all and just wipe the table off or how do you handle…Continue

Started by Frank J. Last reply by Angela Williams May 21, 2013.

Need help at a sports event April 27, in Minneapolis, MN

Hello! I coordinate the volunteer sports massage services for the Get In Gear 5k/10k/Half Marathon, one of the biggest and best-run running events in the Twin Cities. We have a great setup for…Continue

Started by Jason Erickson Apr 11, 2013.

whats the most popular/indemand massage 1 Reply

im new to the site an to the mt world i there any pointers you guys may have as far as what type of mt to go into? i want to open a spa once i finish nd would love to know what the most popluar or…Continue

Started by tiara williams. Last reply by Kendra Wien Sep 11, 2012.

Cold Weather Sports Massage - Tips and Tricks 1 Reply

Hey Everyone!With it getting colder (in some areas), are there any tips or tricks you would like to share, for keeping themselves & their athletes warm when giving sports massage at outdoor…Continue

Started by Earl Wenk. Last reply by Daniel Stroup Oct 20, 2011.

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Comment by WILLIAM MUHLSTADT on July 18, 2010 at 1:15pm
Hello All, my name is William and I have been doing sports massage for over 7 year. In this time, I have created my own style of sports massage, Applied Performance Sports Massage. For now I am having classes in Florida and plan to expland to the whole U. S. by next year. The question I have is , What is your definition of sports massage?
Comment by Earl Wenk on July 14, 2010 at 7:16pm
Hi Geoffrey - I created a new discussion on marketing sports massage, to compile some of the previous posts to the comment wall. I hope this helps!
Comment by Geoffrey Johnson on July 4, 2010 at 8:03am
Sport Massage is the best modality that I have found that works for me. I currently work with a semi-pro basdball team doing sports massage. The team and the players like my work. I want to work for a professional team, any advice on how I should go about it?
Comment by Joseph Williams on April 12, 2010 at 6:13am
I have been doing swedish and hot stone alone for the past 3 years. I am now looking to get more into sports massage. Where and how would you suggest I start?
Comment by Jacqueline M Curan on March 31, 2010 at 12:08pm
Earl, thanks for the information. I have found your articles on sports massage and know they will be my foundation for learning. Your suggestions are great. I have been to one water practice, ordered two of the books and have names of experts in the swimming field to contact. I guess im on my way. I'm really excited about this huge opportunity for me.
Comment by Earl Wenk on March 30, 2010 at 7:51am
My suggestions for working with swimmers:
1) Review the rotator cuff and study the different types of shoulder impingement
2) Be sure to work their latissimus dorsi, teres major & subscapularis
3) Find books or videos at the library or Amazon on swimming technique (Learn as much as you can about the sport)
4) Attend a few of their practices to see just what their training involves - Including the training they do out of the water ("dry land" training).
Comment by Jacqueline M Curan on March 25, 2010 at 6:19pm
Thanks. I will be working with elite swimmers, for now at my office. Any info that applies to swimmers?
Comment by Earl Wenk on March 25, 2010 at 6:15pm
I agree with Erica on the Facilitated Stretching book. Here are two more I would recommend:

Sports & Exercise Massage - Sandy Fritz

Therapeutic Massage in Athletics - Pat Archer
Comment by Erica Olson on March 25, 2010 at 3:00pm
Jacqueline--

Two of my favorites:

Understanding Sports Massage

Facilitated Stretching
Comment by Jacqueline M Curan on March 25, 2010 at 11:26am
I've been asked to join a group of health practitioners that take care of a sports team. I need to learn more about sports massage. Are there any resources you can suggest?
 

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