Sports (orthopedic) massage focuses on improving quality of movement, posture, and range of motion. It uses a variety of techniques and modalities whose application will differ based on the needs of the client and the background of massage therapist. A session may start with movement and posture assessment to help form a work plan. Some techniques/ modalities the massage therapist might use include Swedish, myofascial release, structural integration, cupping, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), trigger point, stretching.
Sports massage is a great option for goal centric wellness work, sport therapy, and injury recovery.