Sports Massage Principles for Performance and Recovery

Coursera MOOC / Non-credit USD 49
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Sports Massage Principles for Performance and Recovery

About this course

By the end of this course, you will (1) apply sports-specific soft tissue techniques to manage common athletic injuries and (2) integrate evidence-informed massage protocols into comprehensive rehabilitation and performance programs. Taught by renowned educator and therapist Robert “Bob” McAtee, this course blends theory with hands-on instruction to build practical, clinically relevant skills. Through detailed video demonstrations and real-world guidance, you’ll learn how to identify soft-tissue dysfunction, improve mobility, reduce pain, and support performance for athletes and active clients. Bob’s expertise brings clarity to treatment planning, technique selection, and modifying interventions for different stages of injury, making this course a valuable resource for therapists seeking advanced training in sports massage.

What you'll learn

  • apply sports-specific soft tissue techniques
  • integrate massage protocols into rehabilitation programs
  • identify soft tissue dysfunction
  • improve mobility
  • reduce pain
  • support performance for athletes

Skills you'll gain

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