ALIGN YOUR BODY, ELEVATE YOUR GAME
WITH
SPORTS MASSAGE & ACUPUNCTURE
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What is a Mobile Visit?
A mobile sports massage visit means the therapist comes directly to you, whether that’s your
Home
Gym
Sports Event
The Therapist will bring all the necessary equipment for a full treatment (like a massage table, oils, and towels).
Instead of you traveling to a clinic, the clinic comes to you.
Convenient
Flexibility
Comfort
Making it easier to fit recovery and performance care into your busy schedule.
WHAT IS SPORTS MASSAGE
&
HOW IT DOES IT WORK?
WHAT DOES SPORTS MASSAGE DO?
WHO CAN HAVE A SPORTS MASSAGE?
PHYSICAL BENEFITS
Increase muscle flexibility
Aids in lymphatic drainage
Opening micro circulation
Increase tissue permeability
Breaks down scar tissue in body
PHYSIOLOGICAL BENEFITS
Reduces swelling of muscles
Gives clients better night sleep
Balanced autonomic nervous system
Prevention of oedema and lymphedema
PSYCHOLOGICAL BENEFITS
EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT:
(Have a look at these studies in more depth)
Barker, B. (2024, October 3). The Role of Sports Massage in Injury Prevention: Key Benefits and Techniques - Total Health Clinics. Total Health Clinics - Physiotherapy, Osteopathy and Massage Clinic. https://totalhealthclinics.com/the-role-of-sports-massage-in-injury-prevention/
Brummitt, J. (2008). The Role of Massage in Sports Performance and Rehabilitation: Current Evidence and Future Direction. North American Journal of Sports Physical Therapy : NAJSPT, 3(1), 7. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2953308/
Cassel, M., Risch, L., Intziegianni, K., Mueller, J., Stoll, J., Brecht, P., & Mayer, F. (2018). Incidence of Achilles and Patellar Tendinopathy in Adolescent Elite Athletes. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 39(09), 726–732. https://doi.org/10.1055/a-0633-9098
Davis, H. L., Alabed, S., & Chico, T. J. A. (2020). Effect of sports massage on performance and recovery: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, 6(1), e000614. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjsem-2019-000614
Shen, C.-C., Tseng, Y.-H., Shen, M.-C. S., & Lin, H.-H. (2021). Effects of Sports Massage on the Physiological and Mental Health of College Students Participating in a 7-Week Intermittent Exercises Program. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(9), 5013. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18095013