A sports massage therapist helps to condition the muscles of athletes of all skill levels. These trained health and wellness professionals identify the frequency and types of physical activities of their clients, and they use the information to apply the proper massage techniques to various muscle groups.
Athletes employ sports massage therapists to condition their muscles prior to sporting events as well as to help their bodies to recover after particularly strenuous training and athletic performances. Sports massage therapists can work with professional sports figures, amateur college athletes or weekend warriors. The types of clients that sports massage therapists attract greatly affect their pay scale and is often dependent upon their level of education, experience and reputation for effectiveness within the industry.
