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          The Flagler/Volusia Chapter of the FSMTA is dedicated to bringing excellence in the massage   profession to the Greater Daytona Beach area, being available to provide service to some 400,000   residents, as well as over 1,000,000 visitors each year.

          We are also active at various sporting events, parades, and fund-raising marches, as well as      some of the many festivals and special events that are held throughout the area each year.

           A large part of the Flagler/Volusia Chapters' activities are conducted by our "Sports Massage     Team", who provide specialized pre and post-event massage to athletes at various sporting events throughout the entire state of Florida. Our therapists have done massage at three Olympics, Disney  Marathons, triathlons,  (recently the Milennium Woman March, the Daytona Easter Beach Run) and  more.

           Sports Massage Team

 sports_massage_team1.jpg (4117 bytes)    What IS Sports Massage???   

Sports Massage is a rapidly evolving specialty within the field of Massage Therapy. It combines classic and specific techniques designed to provide therapeutic impact for the unique biochemical needs of athletes.

It maintains the entire body in better physical condition, helps prevent injuries and loss of mobility in potential trouble spots, cures and restores mobility to injured muscle tissue and boosts athletic performance and endurance to the athlete.

Sports Massage therapy includes;

PRE-EVENT MASSAGE... Administered a day or so before the event to assist the athlete, basically preparing them to perform optimally.

EVENT MASSAGE......... Administered just prior to the event...Stimulates circulation, warms the body's fascial encasement for maximum performance.

POST-EVENT MASSAGE. Administered after an event to help restore the muscles to a resting and homeostatic state.

RECOVERY MASSAGE..   Used after the period of physical exertion, allowing the therapist to evaluate, and apply care to any injured parts.

MAINTENANCE MASSAGE...Administered in the "off season" for maintenance and keeping the athlete in optimal condition to prevent injuries.

 

 

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