Sports therapy is a type of physical therapy that helps people prevent injuries and return to optimal fitness levels for sports, work, and everyday life:
Injury prevention
Sports therapists use their knowledge of exercise and sports science to help people prepare for training and competition. They also advise on appropriate exercise programs and equipment selection.
Injury rehabilitation
Sports therapists treat injuries and help patients return to full fitness. They use a range of physical techniques and therapies, such as sports massage, ultrasound, stretching, and taping.
Patient assessment
Sports therapists examine and observe patients to assess the problem. This may include watching how the patient walks, testing joint range of movement, and feeling for muscle tightness.
Treatment plans
Sports therapists create personalized treatment plans based on the patient's lifestyle, fitness levels, and other factors.
Services
Sports Massage Therapy
Why is Therapeutic Sports Massage Important?
Therapeutic sports massage gives athletes the opportunity to reach their full potential by reducing the risk of musculoskeletal injuries. The massage is more of a treatment than a relaxation massage:
Collaboration between the therapist and the athlete throughout the treatment.
Advice on exercises for muscular flexibility and strengthening
Can be done prior, during physical activity or in recovery phase, following a sporting event such as a half marathon or a full marathon.
All of these elements have a real impact on the maximum potential of the athlete, especially after a sporting event because it increases:
healing and recovery between efforts
joint mobility, flexibility and biomechanics
body perception and mental focus
motivation and self-confidence
By identifying areas of tension, the massage also allows to reduce:
muscle cramps and spasms
stress and anxiety (pre- and post-event).
Benefits of Massage
Massage can bring about physical, mental and emotional changes. The benefits can vary from individual to individual.
Physical benefits:
Relaxes the body
Calms the nervous system
Lowers blood pressure
Reduces heart rate
Slows respiration
Loosens tight muscles
Reduces chronic pain
Mental benefits:
Reduces mental stress
Promotes better sleep
Calms a bad temper
Induces mental relaxation
Improves concentration
Emotional benefits:
Reduces anxiety
Enhances self-image
Provides a feeling of well-being