Sports Massage.
Sports massage is proven to release and reduce tension in muscles, improve circulation and encourage the removal of waste products such as lactic acid built up during sporting activities. In addition to the physical benefits, sports massage can help an athlete to mentally prepare for their activity or competition.
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Most first appointments will include a postural assessment, ranges of movement and a visual/manual assessment of the area of pain. Massage is a manual therapy and I use cream or oil when treating. I use towels and cushions to make the treatment as comfortable as possible.
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Sports massage earns its name from targeting injuries that are specific to sports, whereas deep tissue massage is more specifically focused on chronic muscle tension and stress reduction.
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The short answer is: Athletes often receive a sports massage both before and after they train. However for most people after training or competing it is best to get a sports massage within 48 hours; this reduces your recovery time.
“We help you move better by first taking the time to listen to you and your story, then plan the best management program that suits your body and goals.”
— Phillip Bosson | Portside Sports Physiotherapy Founder
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Sports Physiotherapy FAQs
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Sports physiotherapy is a speciality within physiotherapy that is dedicated to the assessment and treatment of injuries related to sports and exercise at all levels and ages. This places more pressure on the joints, ligaments, muscles and tendons and can make them prone to injury.
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Physiotherapists are experts at getting people back to safely completing day to day tasks, whereas Sports physiotherapists are experts at getting people back to their pre-injury level of activity and sports performance.
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Sports Massage - Sports massage helps relieve muscular tension, break down adhesion's, mobilise soft tissues and reduce pain.
Dry Needling - The primary aim is to relieve muscle pain and cramping, but it may also help to improve a person’s flexibility.
Exercise Prescription & Rehabilitation - Rehabilitation of athletic injuries with the goal of returning to sport requires progressive exercise prescription.
Sports Taping - Athletic sports taping involves applying tape directly to the skin to stabilise and neutralise vulnerable muscles, joints and ligaments.
Normatec Recovery System - The NormaTec Recovery System can be used both before and after exercise, whether it is routine training or high-level competition.
Return to Training Programs - We work with you to create a bespoke return to sports conditioning program to help you get back into shape or recover from an injury, as quickly as possible.
Injury Prevention & Management - Common and re-occurring sports injuries can be frustrating. Get your confidence back by getting stronger and moving more efficiently.
Post Operative Physiotherapy - The success of your surgery isn’t based on what happened in the operating theatre. Successful surgery requires thought out and measure postoperative rehabilitation.
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