Sports massage uses a variety of pressure (often deeper, more intense and focused than in conventional massage) to speed up an athlete’s recovery time, help with muscle soreness and injury prevention Many athletes believe that a complete training program should include not just the exercise itself, but also regular massage. Because each sport uses the muscle groups in different ways, a qualified sports massage therapist or physio will have a sound knowledge of the muscular and skeletal systems, and tailor the treatment for each individual athlete. Sports massage is often supplemented by other massage therapy styles, including Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, trigger point (myotherapy), shiatsu, acupressure, compression, cross-fibre and lymphatic massage..