Sports massage is the scientific manipulation of the bodies soft tissues and is now widely used and accepted as an essential, safe and effective means of performance enhancement. Sports massage works by improving the condition of muscle, fascia, tendon and ligament. Improvements can lead to,
Increased force generation/strength
improved flexibility
Improved muscle balance
Decreased muscle tension and associated pain
Breakdown of scar tissue and adhesions
Decreased recovery time post training or competition
Early injury and overuse recognition and treatment
Remedial massage is fast becoming a recognised and sought after discipline within complementary medicine. The therapist will use a range of massage, neuromuscular and soft tissue manipulation techniques to effectively assess and treat patients with varied conditions. Treatment is particularly effective for those suffering from,
Muscular tension and associated pain
Chronic posture or muscle imbalance problems
Physiotherapy patients with musculo-skeletal problems/injuries
Muscular spasm
Integrated Bodywork and Conditioning
This is the use of massage and bodywork techniques combined with specific activation and strengthening exercises. My system involves assessment of posture and movement followed by specific treatments to free myofascial restrictions and elicit immediate improvements that will facilitate further conditioning and improvement.
A treatment session may involve massage or bodywork combined with strengthening or activation exercises, with the aim being to restore function to a particular body part or movement.
Many common postural problems can be treated, core condition improved and
correct muscle activation patterns developed.
At Aegis Training we believe in finding the right person to help our clients in achieving their goals of optimum health and fitness. We have referral relationships with a number of practitioners including Physiotherapists, Kinesiologists and Hypnotherapists.