First Degree Sports Therapy & Remedial Massage

Sports therapy involves the treatment and management of injuries, whether they are occupational, recreational, sports related or otherwise.

Examples of Injuries Treated

Tired & aching muscles
Muscle strains
Tension headaches
Sciatic pain
Golfer's elbow
Tennis elbow
Back pain

A range of techniques are used to help return the injured area to its former functionality. The treatments provided and skills used are tailored to the specific requirements of the injury. Following treatment a stretching programme will be formulated (if required) to assist with ongoing rehabilitation.

The techniques employed include:

Neuromuscular Technique (NMT) - Used to release tension created by the nervous system.

Soft Tissue Release (STR) - Effective in releasing severe soft tissue tension.

Muscle Energy Technique (MET) & Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Stretching - Used to stretch muscle and surrounding tissue.

Ilio-Tibial Band Release (ITB Release) - A specific technique used to relieve tightness in the knee and hip area.

Deep Tissue Massage - Used to ease tension in muscles, tendons and fascia and stimulate the healing process.

Frictions - Used to separate adhesions in scar tissue and help to restore elasticity.

Benefits of Sports Massage

Relieves pain
Stimulates circulation
Promotes healing
Restores mobility & flexibilty
Relieves muscle tension
Assists lymphatic flow
Stretches soft tissue
Reduces muscle spasm
Improves formation of scar tissue
Increases supply of oxygen to soft tissue
Stimulates the nervous system
Relieves tension and anxiety
Helps prevent injury
Helps to restore musculo-skeletal imbalances