SPORTS THERAPY
SPORTS THERAPY
Sports Therapy can help you to prevent injury, recover from injury, help you achieve your physical goals and even help prepare for sporting endeavour.
Sports Therapy is an aspect of healthcare that is specifically concerned with the prevention of injury and the rehabilitation of the client back to optimum levels of functional, occupational and sports specific fitness, regardless of age and ability.
Following an initial assessment we select which Sports Therapy treatment modalities to use and create a tailor made course of treatment to get the best results. Examples of these can be exercise, manual therapy (massage, soft tissue techniques and joint mobilisations), acupuncture, stretching and taping.
SPORTS MASSAGE
The purpose of sports massage is to help alleviate the stress and tension that builds up in the body’s soft tissues during day-to-day life and physical activity. Sports massage is defined as a collection of massage techniques performed on athletes or individuals for the purpose of aiding recovery or treating pathology. Massage will help to drain away fatigue, reduce muscle tension, promote flexibility, prevent injuries, relieve swelling and prepare the body for optimal physical activity.
ROCK BLADES
Rock Blades are medical grade stainless steel tools designed for Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation (IASTM). The tools add another means to work the soft tissues in a very effective manner. They can be used for fascial mobilisation, musculuar tension, firing up lazy muscles and calming down overactive muscles. The tools help to improve range of movement, ease of mobility and reduction of pain.CLINICAL PILATES
Clinical Pilates is a conditioning exercise programme that targets the deep postural muscles of the abdomen and spine to improve overall core stability and posture. Clinical Pilates can help you to recover from back pain, improve posture and optimise function. A personal assessment would identify your preferred movement direction and associated exercises can be prescribed to reduce pain, facilitate recovery and improve function.KINESIOLOGY TAPING
Kinesiology taping is designed to aid function and reduce pain. It activates stretch receptors in the muscles and provides feedback to the brain. The tape provides support to recovering joints and soft tissues without being restrictive, allowing you to actively exercise and participate in your rehabilitation. Application of tape can be part of your session and repeat applications can be arranged.
ACUPUNCTURE
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medical practice that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to stimulate healing and alleviate pain. Acupuncture is believed to restore the balance of Qi, promoting physical and mental well-being.
In modern times, acupuncture is used for various conditions, including acute pain, chronic pain, headaches, stress, and certain illnesses. It is often seen as a complementary therapy alongside conventional medical treatments.
Western Acupuncture, also known as medical or dry needling, is a modern adaptation of traditional Chinese acupuncture that is based on contemporary scientific understanding of the body. Western acupuncture focuses on stimulating nerves, muscles, and tissues to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and promote healing. In Western acupuncture, the placement of needles is guided by anatomical knowledge. It’s commonly used as treatment for musculoskeletal pain, sports injuries, and other physical ailments. The approach is more aligned with Western medical theories of pain relief, such as stimulating the body’s natural painkillers (endorphins) and improving blood flow to affected areas.