Active muscles produce toxins and develop tension which can lead to localised trauma and over time hinder athletic performance through muscular weakness and imbalance, often leading to more acute or long term chronic injury.
Sports massage therapy enables us to minimise these early effects. The often vigorous techniques used increasing general and localised circulation, delivering a rich supply of nutrients to the affected tissue, flushing poisonous toxins and the by-products of trauma.
Supported by cryotherapy and various muscle energy techniques sports massage therapy also enhances the treatment and rehabilitation of specific muscular, tendonous and ligament dysfunction. Utilising functional analysis to determine muscular weakness, imbalance and inflexibility throughout the body. From which personalised programmes of rehabilitation can be tailored to meet the demands of the condition. Enabling a speedy return to full function and activity.
Stretch Tuition:
When should I stretch ?
How long should I hold a stretch ?
What's the best stretch for..?
Just some of the questions that arise time and time again.
Stretch tuition is a two hour session of stretch education designed to minimise the confusion.
Following the basic principles of stretching we explain the importance of anatomical alignment, detail the physiological responses of the body and specify positioning, whilst sharing individual experiences.
With the sole aim of achieve a stretching routine to best suite your needs.