Sports Therapy ...

What is Sports Therapy?

Sports Therapy specifically focuses on the prevention of injury and the rehabilitation of the patient back to optimum levels of functional, occupational and sports specific fitness. It incorporates massage, electrotherapy and manual therapy and can treat musculo-skeletal injuries of the limbs and spine.

What are the benefits of Sports Massage?

Sports massage is beneficial pre or post event and can be used to treat muscular aches and pains, therefore aiming to maximise performance. It can also be used for relaxation and maintenance as an integral part of a training regime.

Treatments include

• Massage
• Strength training
• Stretching programmes and rehabilitation exercises
• Taping and strapping
• Referral to GP, podiatry or physiotherapy
  

What to wear

For a Sports Therapy assessment the function of the joint involved, and surrounding joints, needs to be assessed. Shorts and t-shirt is therefore preferable, and a sports bra for females.

Professional recognition

• BSc (Hons) degree qualification
• Valid First aid certificate
• Member of the Society of Sports Therapists