Sports Massage Therapist

Job Description

·        Responsibilities

·        helping to prepare athletes both mentally and physically

·        advising about stretching and warming up exercises

·        giving massages and applying strapping and taping techniques to provide support

·        giving first aid if required

·        checking injuries and strappings

·        making decisions about whether athletes and players can continue

·        examining and assessing injuries

·        administering treatment for minor injuries such as bruises, strains and blisters

·        referring individuals to appropriate sports and medical practitioners for further treatment

·        examining and assessing injuries

·        providing appropriate treatment

·        designing and implementing rehabilitation and detox programmes

·        advising about nutrition, diet and lifestyle issues

·        collaborating with trainers and coaches on injury prevention programmes