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SPORTS MASSAGE
Primarily focuses on the management, manipulation and rehabilitation of the body's soft tissues. It prevents the injuries that get in the way of performance and achievement whether the person is a dancer, sports enthusiast, athlete, and hobbyist. Sports massage tends to be deeper and more intense, and involves various elements of Swedish massage and often incorporates a combination of other techniques involving stretching, compression, friction, toning, and trigger point response techniques similar to Acupressure and Shiatsu.