Sports Therapy and Sports Massage 

    The Benefits​
  • Release of muscular tension and associated pain
  • Improving circulation- speeding up recovery and healing processes
  • Improving tissue elasticity- increasing flexibility and range of movement
  • Improving posture
  • Reducing the risk of injury recurrence
  • Relaxation- psychologically and physically
An example of some of the treatments offered: 
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Electrotherapy 

All work to speed up the rate of healing:
  • Laser Therapy 
    Used on open wounds (inc. post op), vascular tissues, superficial muscle tears, tendon sheathing (e.g. Tennis elbow), pain relief, nerves, trigger points.

  • Therapeutic Ultrasound
    Used on tendons (tears/ruptures), ligaments (knee/ ankle etc), scar tissue (to encourage breakdown), increasing elasticity of scar tissue, reduces risk of adhesion formation, pain relief, restart the healing process.

  • Interferential Treatment 
    Pain relief, increase local blood flow, reduce swelling.
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  • Pulsed Short Wave Therapy 
    ​​Used on oedemas, inflammation, haematomas, nerves, muscles (research also shows successful use in Osteoarthritis, in particular osteoarthritic knees).

Rehabilitation

  • Gym Based 
  • Clinic Based 
  • ​Post Operative 

Muscle Stimulation 

  • ​Increasing muscle strength
  • Used post injury to rebuild the muscle
  • Used to pinpoint individual weak muscles

Pre & Post Event Massage 

  • Pre-event warm up, preparing the body for exercise, reducing injury risk
  • Post-event cool down. Helping to prevent the lactic acid pooling around the body, creating DOMS

Acupuncture for Sports Injuries 

For example:
  • Lower back pain​
  • Tennis/ Golfers elbow 
  • Ankle injuries 

Cryo & Thermal Therapy 

  • Ice- reduce inflammation and pain
  • Heat- reduce pain and increase circulation. relaxing surrounding muscles
  • Increasing the rate of healing

Myofascial Release 

  • (Trigger Point Therapy)
  • Used to eliminate pain and restore motion 
  • Reducing tightness and shortness of muscles, stretching the fascia to create easier movement - caused by overuse/ trauma of the myofascia that covers your muscles

Sports Massage 

  • Therapeutic/ Remedial Massage 
  • Full body/ Specific areas 
Prices:
30 min - £35
1hour - £45

*Please note first sessions will include an initial consultation.
*Prices will vary for home visits.