In this way, we understand sports massage as that set of massage techniques whose objectives are to prepare tissues for future exertion, prevent future injuries, recover from injuries, and improve the condition of muscle tissues after a major competition. In other words, the target audience for this type of treatment is athletes who are preparing for a competition, who have just performed intense muscular effort, and those with injuries or ailments that need to be repaired. However, sports massage can also be used for maintenance, being an essential part of an athlete's routines.
