Services
Sports Massage
The physiological and psychological benefits of sports massage are well documented and can be a valuable adjunct to active individuals and those recovering from injury. Regular sports massage has the following effects on the body:
Improve/restore muscle mobility and flexibility
Release endorphins which increases feeling of well-being
Minimising muscle tension and stress
Correction of muscle imbalances
Reduced risk of injury
Exercise Rehabilitation
Exercise rehabilitation is an essential part of injury recovery. It aims to restore range of motion, restore strength, reduce pain, correct biomechanics and reduce swelling. With the absence of an appropriate ‘rehab’ program, normal bodily function may never be restored.
Injury Prevention
Following injury, it may be important to correct human biomechanics which could potentially predispose an injury. It’s impossible to predict an injury, but ensuring your body is in optimal condition will reduce the possible risks of these. This can be done by providing a tailored exercises, stretching or treatment intervention.
Manual Therapy
Manual therapy is a term used to cover a wide range of techniques to treat musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. I will often use Maitland joint mobilisation techniques with the aim to restore full range of motion within a joint. This method is extremely effective, especially when used along side other soft tissue therapy and corrective exercises.
Strength & Conditioning
Strength & Conditioning isn’t just about lifting weights. “The aim of an S&C programme is to specifically maximise athletic performance, by working on speed, agility, plyometrics, endurance and core stability with strength training being just a small part of it. An effective S&C programme can also help athletes with injury prevention and develop the proper mechanics within their sports performances.” English Institute of Sports, 2016
Injury Assessment
It is essential that a thorough injury assessment is taken out before dealing with any injuries. Without a proper assessment, an injury can be misdiagnosed and therefore mistreated, resulting in a delayed recovery or even exacerbating the injury . With experience in both private practice and professional sport, I can recognise when an injury can be treated or if a referral is necessary.
Biomechanical Assessment
Observing your posture, how you stand, walk, run as well as your specific movement patterns gives a picture to which muscles and structures are over or under active. This allows me to specify your rehabilitation and injury prevention programmes to your individual needs.
DOWN TO YOU
Effective Sports Rehabilitation
The ‘Down to You’ package is a bespoke exercise rehabilitation programme that is tailored to your individual needs.
After undergoing a telephone or video call assessment, your therapist will put together a personalised exercise rehabilitation programme to get you back functioning as quickly and effectively as possible.
The programme will include photo guidance along with descriptions of each exercises, and will even include video demonstration for additional support. Of course you can always get in touch at any point if you need any further assistance.
The programme will involve a series of stretching exercises, myofascial release techniques, (foam rolling, massage balls etc.) and an element of strengthening, all depending on the stage of your injury.
If you’re a new patient then a face to face consultation is highly recommended where possible.