Sports & Remedial MassageSports massage is one of the most effective ways to maintain and protect the body from aches, pains and injuries. It focuses on the soft tissues and is firmer and more targeted than the kind of massage you would get in a spa or beauty treatment centre.
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Ultrasound & ElectrotherapyUltrasound therapy is a treatment modality used by physical therapists to treat pain conditions and to promote tissue healing. As well as heating and relaxing the muscles, ultrasound therapy breaks down scar tissue and increases local blood flow. All of this combines to increase healing rates in the area, making it a suitable way to speed up slow-healing or chronic issues. While ultrasound therapy is not effective for all chronic pain conditions, it may help reduce your pain if you have any of the following:
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Joint Mobilisations & Manual TherapyJoints are points in the body where two bones meet. They are surrounded by soft tissue, which is susceptible to injury or disease. Joint mobilisation is a form of passive movement technique for musculoskeletal conditions and is designed to relieve pain and muscle spasms, release tension and improve flexibility in a joint.
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Myofascial Dry Cupping TherapyCupping therapy is an ancient form alternative therapy which dates back to ancient Egyptian, Chinese and middle Eastern cultures.
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Dry NeedlingDry Needling is a treatment technique whereby a sterile, single-use, fine filament needle (acupuncture needle) is inserted into the muscle to assist with decreasing pain and improving function through the release of myofascial trigger points (knots in the muscle). Dry Needling assists with decreasing local muscular pain and improving function through the restoration of a muscle's ability to lengthen and shorten normally by releasing myofascial trigger points.
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Sports TapingKinesiology tape (KT) is used to support and relieve pain in muscles, joints and/or ligaments. It reduces swelling, increases mobility and enhances recovery. KT tape can be used to prevent or treat many common muscle and joint related injuries including: sprains, muscle strains, subluxations, and tendonitis. KT tape provides support and pain relief before, during, and/or after an activity. Range of motion is not limited. KT tape-with the body’s ability to heal itself, can provide therapeutic relief to a variety of populations and diagnoses.
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