Currently, both the general public and
healthcare professionals are recognizing that therapeutic massage is
an effective health care approach. Over the years, Massage Therapy
has evolved from being a relaxing luxury experience, to a true
medical approach to sickness. This is due to the massage school
curriculums of assessment and treatment of various medical
conditions.
Pictured, Dawn Vincent
RMT
Sports Massage
What is Sports Massage?
Sports Massage is the
manipulation of soft-tissues of the body applied with the knowledge
of sport, biomechanics, human kinetics, and injury mechanisms for
the athletic performer.
The benefits of Sports Massage
are designed to: 1. Improve performance, through optimal pwer
and mobility. 2. Prevent Injury 3. Maintain the overall
good health of the athlete by achieving physical and mental
wellness.
If you suffer from a sports injury, loss of
range of motion, lack of strength and endurance for your sport,
consult our one of the Registered Massage Therapists about some
effective sports massage techniques that will help you with your
sports performance.
Additional
References
Lower back pain is reduced and range of
motion increased after massage therapy. Int J Neurosci
2001;106(3-4):131-45.
Immediate effects of a five-minute
foot massage on patients in critical care. Intensive Crit Care Nurs
1999 Apr;15(2):77-82.