Sports Massage  | Massage helps by reducing the formation of scar tissue and breaks down adhesions. Advanced massage techniques and stretches enable the muscles to Sports massage can help with ITB problems, achilles problems, shin splints, hamstring and calf strain, minor knee problems and many more conditions affecting training. As well as the above, regular sports massage can improve range of movement and therefore boost performance. |
| Sports massage therapists are often employed at sporting events where the athletes can have pre, inter or post event massage, helping them prepare for the event and recover following the event. This type of massage is usually of short duration about ten minutes, time permitting. Pre event massage can be used as part of the athletes warm up before the start of the competition. It helps to warm the tissues, improve range of movement, flexibilty and helps to prepare the athlete psychologically. This type of massage is stimulating, using brisk strokes. Inter event massage is used when there are heats or breaks in between rounds or games. It helps to relieve muscular tension and prepares muscles for the next heat of the competition. It helps with both recovery and preparation . |
| | Sports massage is useful for injury prevention as well as treatment so many athletes, amateur and professional, make it an integral part of their training program. Intensive training and competition puts extra strain on the body which can cause the body to be more prone to injury. Sports massage in the clinical setting helps to treat soft tissue injuries by accelerating the healing process and can be used during rehabilitation. |
| Post event massage is used at the end of the event to help accelerate recovery and cool down. It helps to relieve muscular tension, detects injury and prevents delayed onset muscle soreness. It includes stretching techniques as well as massage to help the body return to a normal state following competition. Sports massage is adapted to your particular sport and requirements. It is used by runners, footballers, golfers, tennis players, karate, hockey, swimmers, cycllists, weight lifters. If you would like sports event or work place events, Telephone or email for more details. |
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