Sports Therapy available at the Malvern Clinic
Anyone over the age of 18 can receive sports therapy for a whole range of problems (sports or non sports related) including: joint and soft tissue injuries/pain, arthritic pain and post operative rehabilitation.
Our Sports Therapist has a degree in Sports Therapy from Worcester University, she is an allied healthcare professional with the knowledge and skills to:
· Examine & treat a range of conditions & injuries related to soft tissue
· Stimulate soft tissue healing
· Utilise soft tissue techniques such as sports massage and joint mobilisations
· Utilise electrotherapy such as shockwave therapy, TENS & ultrasound
· Plan, create & coach personalised rehabilitation programmes
· Refer to other healthcare professionals / specialists if indicated
Sports therapy treatments include:
- Sports massage
Sports massage utilises a range of rhythmic techniques with varying levels of depth & intensity. Lighter strokes, used at the beginning of treatment, gradually get deeper & more intense to work into the muscle fibres. Sports massage can be an effective treatment for those suffering from specific chronic pain or who regularly undergo intensive exercise.
- Joint mobilisations
• A form of manual therapy aimed to address and treat joint restrictions & pain
• Graded oscillatory movements that move joints through their ranges of movement to achieve desired effects
• Can be applied to peripheral or spinal joints
- Shockwave therapy
• A non-invasive, non-surgical treatment that works by delivering sound waves to a specific target area
• Increases blood flow to the target area resulting in cell regeneration & healing
What to wear to an appointment
For upper body treatments wear loose fitting t-shirt / vest top. Long hair should be tied up.
For lower body treatments wear loose fitting shorts.
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