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Benefits of Remedial Massage
Remedial massage therapy effects us all differently but here are some of the benefits that you can rely on from having these treatments:
- Improved range of movement, with greater flexibility and range of motion
- Pain reduction
- Increased energy
- Assist in injury prevention
- Functional muscle balance
- Improved performance
- Improved balance reactions
- Complements other therapies such as: physiotherapy, osteopathy, acupuncture and many more!
Not only with the Remedial massage effect you positively physically, but this therapy has a profound effect on your psychological well-being by encouraging relaxation and increases the the production of endorphins (natural pain killers and mood elevators).
Clinical & sports therapy
What is Clinical & Sports Therapy?
The title of Sports Therapist has superseded the title of Musculoskeletal Therapist, and is often confused with the title of Physiotherapist- which is a coveted title.
In my clinic I assess, treat and rehabilitate alongside two Chartered Physiotherapist as their Associate Physiotherapist.
Sports therapy uses a range of therapeutic techniques and modalities for the prevention, recognition and treatment of injuries or complaints, such as:
- Greater trochanteric bursitis
- Lower back pain
- Frozen shoulder
- Plantar fasciitis
- Patella tendonitis
- Strained muscles
- Sprained joints
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Achilles tendinopathy, etc.
It is not limited to athletes, any one wish to seek support and treatment for a physical injury or complaint can be seen by a Sports Therapist.
It can also be used to provide support with people wanting to maintain and improve fitness or support for their chosen sporting activity.
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What is the difference between Sports Therapy and Sports Massage and Physiotherapy?
The remit of sports therapist may be described as having the requisite knowledge and skills to help individuals and teams progress from being able to perform normal daily physical functions to more complex activities involved in sport. This will involve practitioners having a comprehensive understanding of human anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, musculoskeletal injuries and other conditions, healing, exercise, rehabilitation, the effects of exercise, and being able to form an appropriate treatment plan utilising a range of interventions for the promotion of healing and/or athletic performance. The remit of sports therapist may be described as having the requisite knowledge and skills to help individuals and teams progress from being able to perform normal daily physical functions to more complex activities involved in sport. This will involve practitioners having a comprehensive understanding of human anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, musculoskeletal injuries and other conditions, healing, exercise, rehabilitation, the effects of exercise, and being able to form an appropriate treatment plan utilising a range of interventions for the promotion of healing and/or athletic performance.
Physiotherapy has a broader scope of practice addressing the needs of a much wider population and range of conditions which are not solely related to increased physical activity. These may include degenerative and medical disorders with the remit of helping individuals return to being able to perform normal daily functions/activities. Training will include medicine and a wider range of manual therapy interventions, although with much less reliance on soft tissue therapy. A full undergraduate programme normally lasts for 4 years and includes field practice in an NHS environment for 12 months. Physiotherapy is nationally regulated in the UK and therefore only those successfully completing minimum training to University Undergraduate level via an approved programme are eligible to practice using the title Physiotherapist.
Sports Massage Therapy encompasses the scientific knowledge and manual therapy skills relating to specific soft tissues, their functions, the effects of manual therapy and exercise on normal, and damaged tissue. The main soft tissues include muscles, fascia, tendons, and ligaments. Level 3 courses address the prevention of injury and performance enhancement, whilst Level 4 includes conditions and injuries commonly suffered in sport or high activity, plus a range of interventions aimed at promoting repair and recovery.
(https://www.sportstherapyuk.com August, 2021)
Modalities
What is a modality?
Physical Modalities are physical agents (techniques and skill sets) that produce a specific therapeutic response, required to induce a quicker recovery and enhanced performance for the patient and sports person alike.
The modalities I currently perform:
- MSK examination and assessment (joint and muscle testing).
- Soft Tissue Release (STR)
- Muscle Energy Techniques (MET)
- Myofascial Release techniques
- PNF stretching
- Neuro Muscular Techniques (NMT)
- Trigger pointing
- Positional release
- Myofascial dry cupping
- Deep frictions (massage techniques)
- Theromodalities (Hot & Cold therapy), to include hot and cold stones therapy for injury recovery.
- Electrotherapies (Ultrasound, NMES, Interferential and TENs)
- Kinesiology taping
- Sports Strapping and taping
- Dry Needling (acupuncture for pain relief, not TCM).
- Mobilisations using Mulligans and Maitland's principles.
Kinesiology Taping Service
What is kinesiology taping?
Kinesiology taping helps assist the body to recover from injury, it reduces inflammation, drains oedemas, improves mobility, reduces stress on joints, and can produce an analgesic (pain killer) effect, and helps further support any physical treatment you have had.
Want more information see: https://www.rocktape.co.uk/about-us/
RockTape.
In my clinic my preferred medium is RockTape.
'RockTape is the world’s best kinesiology tape. It can be used to treat sports and non-sports injuries, including shin splints, plantar fasciitis, runner’s knee and back pain. Stretchier, stickier and stronger than the competition, RockTape is preferred by athletes and medical professionals throughout the world.' (rocktape.co.uk/kinesiology-tape July 2020)
Sports Strapping & Taping Service
What is Strapping & Taping used for?
Taping is recognised as a skill which is essential for all those involved in the treatment and rehabilitation of injuries. It is widely used not only for sports injuries, but also for many other conditions such as muscle imbalance, unstable joints and impaired neural control. [Rose Macdonald]
Zinc Oxide Taping System
During treatment and rehabilitation, taping aids the healing process by supporting and protecting the injures structures from other injury or stress, thus reducing the need for prolonged treatment and time off work. [Rose Macdonald]
FAQs
What to expect in an appointment?
All appointments are to be started with an Initial Consultation, in which I shall establish the level of injury or dysfunction, to provide a whole body assessment including full postural and gait assessment (the way you move), muscle testing and palpation, to ascertain the nature of the complaint and the appropriate treatment plan- mutually agreed between therapist and patient. After which the rest of the booked appointment will be performing treatment to the effected area(s).
How many sessions will I need?
Depending on the results of the Initial Consultation, follow up session are usually advisable within the first two weeks. Each treatment is treated with the induvial in mind and therefore one rule does not fit all. Therefore I discuss my findings with you and discuss between ourselves the most appropriate route forward to take regards to your personal circumstances.
What should I wear?
Unlike a holistic massage, Sports Massages are focusing upon the area of dysfunction and injury. Therefore you will only need to remove clothing on the limbs required.
Underwear is to be worn at all times.
What is the 'After-care'?
After-care is the same for all my treatments, with a Sports & Remedial Therapy, there may be further home exercises, rehabilitation exercises and care routines sent to you via email. If you have any questions I always direct you to contact me.
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East Devon Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic Ltd
Your local Therapy team,
Serving the Local community since 2000.