TREATMENTS
Sports Therapy is an aspect of healthcare that is specifically concerned with the prevention of injury and the rehabilitation of the patient back to optimum levels of functional, occupational and sports specific fitness, regardless of age and ability. It utilises the principles of sport and exercise sciences incorporating physiological and pathological processes to prepare the participant for training, competition and where applicable, work ........ "The Society of Sports Therapists".
​Sports
Therapy
WHAT CAN A SPORTS THERAPIST DO FOR YOU ?
A Sports Therapist is able to:
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work pitch-side / or at competitions
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carry out a full Examination and Assessment of a patient
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manage Injuries at all stages
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focus on building Core Stability
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rehabilitate Injuries from start to finish
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where appropriate, refer on for specialist advice
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help return athletes/patients back to full functional fitness and competition in the shortest, safest possible time
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pre-habilitate and educate athletes about injury
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assist with Vertebral Mobilizations
​Sports
Massage
WHAT IS SPORTS MASSAGE ?
Sports Massage is the management, manipulation and rehabilitation of soft tissues of the body including muscles, ligaments and tendons.
...The Sports Massage Association
The benefits of Sports Massage are not just for sports people but for everyone.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF SPORTS MASSAGE ?
Benefits of sports massage are to:
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Improve circulation
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Sedate and stimulate nerve endings
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Increase muscle length and tone
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Remodel scar tissue
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Aid physiological repair
WHEN CAN SPORTS MASSAGE BE USED ?
Sports Massage can be used:
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Pre and Post event
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During event
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To help prevent Injury
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To aid recovery if an Injury occurs