SPORTS THERAPY MASSAGE

As well as for therapeutic use in relation to specific injuries and problem areas, sports massage therapy also has an extremely useful role to play in helping you to achieve your full sporting potential and assist in speedy recovery after exertion.

Unfortunately physical injuries can occur at any time and are not just confined to sport. Sports massage therapy is a safe, effective and proven way to provide relief and help the healing process.

Prior to any treatment a full assessment
will be made, including:
• observation of injury
• palpation of bony structures, muscles,
tendons and ligaments
• range of movement and mobility
• functional tests

Treatment options
• ice
• heat
• rehab – active & passive movements
• muscle energy techniques
• regaining strength
• proprioception – balance
• plyometrics
• sports specific