Pre & Post Event Sports Massage
Pre-Event Sports Massage
A pre-event massage is a short, specific treatment given immediately before (30 minutes- 24 hours before) a sports event.
The goal of massage is to increase your:
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circulation,
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flexibility, and
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mental clarity to improve your performance.
A pre-event sports massage does not replace your warm up, but complements it.
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It is important to know your sport or activity and what muscles are likely to be used the most.
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The pre-event massage is not the time and place to be performing deep or remedial treatment.
Before your treatment, factors such as:
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anxiety,
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fatigue and
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hyperactivity are considered.
As you can see, the pre-event sports massage will vary depending upon you and your chosen sport.
I will keep your sports goal in mind at all times!
Post-Event Sports Massage
Quick recovery is the primary purpose of post-event sports massage. Athletes push themselves harder during an event than while training. It's your competitive spirit pushing you to the limit. For example, during a marathon most athletes run a greater distance during the event than they've ever run during their training. A massage afterward is vital to assist a fast pain-free recovery.
My aim is to:
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relax your muscle tone,
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improve your recovery circulation, and
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restore your flexibility.
This allows for a quicker recovery and your prompt return to training.
Post-event massage can also:
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be that first assessment for potential injuries, and
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more serious medical conditions, such as;
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heat exhaustion, and
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hypothermia, which may be identified early and treated promptly.
For the best results in a post-event massage have one:
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immediately, or
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the next day.
In an ideal world, such as professional sport, they have light daily or heavier alternate day massage.
