ALIGN YOUR BODY,  ELEVATE YOUR GAME

WITH 

SPORTS MASSAGE & ACUPUNCTURE

ALiGN FiT THERAPY

REASONS YOU MIGHT BE ON THIS WEBSITE


             ABOUT ALiGN.FiT  


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.

PRICE LIST

align.fit.uk@gmail.com
07958066898

MOBILE VISITS

IN

THE COTSWOLDS

CHECK MAP

WHAT IS SPORTS MASSAGE


&


HOW IT DOES IT WORK?

 WHAT DOES SPORTS MASSAGE DO? 

Sports massage emphasises the prevention  and healing of injuries to muscles and tendons

.

The treatment can also be used as a rehabilitation tool for muscles and soft tissue that have become torn, stretched, or just ache.

.

Sports massage can be beneficial to people with injuries, chronic pain or restricted range of movement.

.

Helps aid in lymphatic drainage and muscle recovery

WHO CAN HAVE A SPORTS MASSAGE? 

People that may receive a sports massage include people with an active lifestyle
athletes, people with jobs that require repetitive or strenuous activity.
.

Sufferers with Restless Leg Syndrome
.

Those trying to improve their natural posture
.

Sports players that want to increase their range of movement 
.

 People with injuries, chronic pain or restricted range of movement. 

.
Sports players trying to recover quickly between intense workouts
 (e.g - Runners / Cyclists trying to reduce muscle soreness)
.
Office Workers with back aches and pains from working at computers
.
People with labour intensive jobs experiencing restricted range of movement 
.

Those that may have Lymphatic Drainage build up 
.

Post surgery recovery

             PHYSICAL BENEFITS

Increase tissue elasticity
.
Increase muscle flexibility
.
Aids in lymphatic drainage 
.
Opening micro circulation
.
Increase tissue permeability
.
Breaks down scar tissue in body
.

PHYSIOLOGICAL BENEFITS

Increase relaxation
.
Reduces swelling of muscles
.
 Gives clients better night sleep
.
Balanced autonomic nervous system 
.
Prevention of oedema and lymphedema

PSYCHOLOGICAL BENEFITS

Activates the parasympathetic nervous system 
.
Help treat negative effects of depression
.
Gives an invigorating feeling 
.
Can help reduce anxiety 
.
Can increase focus
.

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