Sports Massage Therapy

Sports massage is concerned with the management, manipulation and rehabilitation of the soft tissues.
e.g. muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia. The therapist utilises their hands, forearms and elbows.

Benefits of sports massage
Improves training Increasing blood flow through the tissues can improve the recovery process allowing the athlete to train more effectively and safely It assists the removal of waste products and helps supply the tissues with essential nutrients to aid recovery Increasing knowledge of deep tissues means advice can be given on specific stretching, training and equipment to help improve performance

Prevents injuryImbalances and damage in deep tissues can be detected earlier and potentially corrected before an injury develops

Improves self-awareness Through deep tissue massage an athlete can learn to monitor their own condition and adjust their training accordingly

Improves performance Pre-event sports massage can stimulate circulation, calm nervous tension and help prepare the athlete for optimal performance

Appointment Structure 
Appointments range from 30, 45 and 60 minute sessions. The session will begin with an initial assessment to evaluate your needs whether they are to rehabilitate an injury, improve performance or simply to relax.

What happens when I visit a therapist for the first time?
Normally your first visit lasts about an hour. During this time, the therapist will take a full case history and may ask you to remove some of your clothes, providing privacy for you to do so. Tell your therapist if you feel uncomfortable about this, or if you would like a chaperone. Anyone under the age of 16 is required to have a parent present. If you have further questions please don't be afraid to ask. If you have a medical condition it may be necessary to get clearance to massage, so please let me know before you attend. If you would like to complete the consultation form before you arrive please download it by pressing the link to a pdf file. This can be completed at the consultation if you prefer.

Post Massage Care
After the massage it is important that the client increases their water intake to re-hydrate the body and flush the body of toxins. The client may be given specific post treatment advice customised to the requirements of the condition presented.