What’s Involved in Sports Massage?
Massage is the methodical maneuvering of soft tissues of the body for healing purposes. Sports massage is the methodical maneuvering of soft tissues of the body to assist in elevating performance of sporting athletes.
Benefits of Sports Massage
General relaxation
Improved fluid circulation
Pain reduction
Increased mental alertness and clarity
Assists with constipation /insomnia and headaches
Assists with depression / anxiety and stress
Elimination of toxins
Increase in metabolism
Increased flexibility and range of motion
Deactivation of trigger points (Releasing of muscle knots)
Assists with strains and sprains
Preserving general homeostasis
Women burn fat more slowly than men, by a rate of about 50 calories a day
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Major applications of massage in sport
The goal is to restore the athlete back to optimal condition.
Recovery
To improve the athlete’s physical and mental recuperation from demanding sport activity.
Event
To help the athlete provide for or recuperate from a specific competitive event
Maintenance
To recuperation from demanding exertion, to treat incapacitating conditions and to assist the athlete maintain maximum health
Remedial
To enhance a weakening condition
Pre-Event
To assist the athlete with emotion, physical and most important mental preparation for an upcoming event
Post-Event
The athlete with recovery from an event either with first aid/ massage or referral to another health professional
Inter-Event
To help the regain physically, mentally, emotionally from an event while preparing for the next heat, trail or round
Rehabilitation
To accommodate healing after a incapacitating injury
T’s & C’s
- Cancellation of appointments need to made 24 hours before the session.
- You will need to sign an indemnity form for the sports massage.
- As a massage therapist we endeavour to perpetuate the highest standards of professional conduct and encourage the art and science of massage and body work.
