Sports Therapy is aimed at the prevention of injury and the rehabilitation of the patient back to their optimum levels of sport specific fitness, regardless of age and sporting ability. It utilises the principles of sport and exercise sciences incorporating physiological and pathological processes to prepare the participant for training, competition and where applicable, work. Sports massage developed to help athletes prepare their bodies for optimal performance, recover after a big event, or function well during training. It emphasizes prevention and healing of injuries to the muscles and tendons.