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Massage Therapy
Qualifications?
I am a member of the International Council of Health, Fitness and Sports Therapists and hold a Level 3 certificate in Sports and Fitness Therapies.
Location?
I offer a mobile service in Cam, Dursley, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Bristol and surrounding areas, or can work at my home based treatment room.
Group, team or event bookings by arrangement.
What is Sports Massage?
Sports Massage is a form of massage and is typically used before, during, and after athletic events. The purpose of the massage is to prepare the athlete for peak performance, to drain away waste products that accumulate in the muscles causing fatigue, to relieve swelling, to reduce muscle tension, to promote flexibility and to prevent injuries. It can also be highly beneficial to non-athletes as a method of relieving aches and pains and improving general well being.
Purpose of Sports Massage?
The main purpose of sports massage therapy is to help alleviate the stress and tension which builds up in the body’s soft tissues during physical activity. Where minor injuries and lesions occur, due to overexertion and/or overuse, massage can break them down quickly and effectively. The massage will help prepare the athlete for peak performance, to drain away fatigue, to relieve swelling, to reduce muscle tension, to promote flexibility and to prevent injuries. Sports massage can help prevent those niggling injuries that so often get in the way of performance and achievement, whether a person is an elite athlete, a once a week jogger or has become injured due to their everyday work.
Types of Techniques?
Depending on the needs of the client, a variety of techniques are used. Each type of sport has different demands on the players. Each sport uses muscle groups in a different way. Sports massage is designed to address those specific concerns and may differ according to the sport the athlete plays. Sports massage can be aimed to help heal strained muscles and allow healthy ones to reach peak performance and maintain it while minimizing the risk of injury. Massage can also offer relief from everyday aches and pains.
Benefits of Sports Massage?
Sports massage has many benefits. It reduces the heart rate and blood pressure, increases blood circulation and lymph flow, reduces muscle tension, improves flexibility, and relieves pain.
Sports Massage can also include pre-event, post-event and maintenance techniques that promote greater athletic endurance and performance, lessen chances of injury and reduce recovery time.
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