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Sports Massage
- Sports Massage is the treatment of the soft tissues (muscles, tendons,
ligaments & connective tissue) designed specifically to aid the individual
in physical activity.
- It is invaluable in helping the body to recover from training &
competition, allowing for optimal performance.
- Can identify sub-clinical issues before they become problems.
- Most effective when used on a regular basis but can be used on a
remedial basis to aid recovery from acute or overuse injuries.
- Treatments will be designed specifically to meet your needs & can be
pre/inter/post-competition, maintenance or remedial.
- Your therapist will give you advice on injury prevention/recovery to
enable you to get the most out of your treatment.
Events Massage
- Event Massage is also available in conjunction with SSPM Events Team -
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- Events Massage is a specialised form of Sports Massage which may be performed before
(pre-event) or after (post-event) a competition, game or other sporting activity.
In long competitions comprising of many heats/events, techniques may be performed between the heats.
- Pre-event massage, in conjunction with an appropriate warm-up, helps to increase the physiological,
physical and psychological readiness of the body for competition: circulation is increased, range of
movement and flexibility is increased and the stimulating techniques used ensure the right degree of
psychological readiness is maintained.
- Post-event massage is used primarily to help alleviate cramps or muscle spasms, facilitate
the removal of excess fluid in the tissues and help restore the body’s functions to normal.
Research has shown that post-event massage does help to prevent DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness).
Post-event sessions will also allow advise to be given on the need for further clinical treatment if
necessary.
- It is imperative that the therapist performing Events Massage is fully qualified and a member of
either the Sports Massage Association (SMA)
or the Institute of Sport & Remedial Massage (ISRM)
- We have experience of working at events such as : The Caledonian Challenge, European Duathlon
Championships, Monikie Duathlon Series, Edinburgh Rat Race, Glasgow/Alloa/Edinburgh Half Marathons,
WSRU Selection Camps and with the Springboks World Cup Rugby Squad
- Taping service also available.
- Event Doctor also available - ATLS/BASICs trained.
Sports Injury
- Get the reassurance and advice you need through an appointment with Jacqui.
- Pre-sport participation assessment and rehabilitation advice.
- Injury assessment following acute injury, recurring injury or chronic symptoms.
Sports Taping
- Sports taping available in clinical or event environment.
- Support injuries - prevents worsening of an existing condition or a
compensatory injury occuring; controls swelling and maintains circulation to
optimize the healing process.
- Limits harmful movement, allowing pain free functional movement to enable
you to return to sport.
