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Sports Massage Characteristics:
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Quick-paced, invigorating muscle massage for
male and female athletes.
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This massage is not a
'flowing' massage and is not designed for
relaxation. This modality may be intense for many.
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Techniques include knowledge
gained through training in Dub Leigh's Structural
Integration Work (mentored by Ida Rolph, Feldenkrais, Berry, and Roshi) as
well as specific stretch/pressure techniques (soft tissue release) as
taught by Stewart Taws (who worked with Olympic Champions in England). And
another part of my sports massage techniques comes from the Oriental
theory of acupressure (working on tsubos/master points along meridians) as
taught by Shizuko Yamamoto and Patrick McCarty.
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Designed to improve range of motion and muscle
flexibility, resulting in improved power & performance, and shorten
recovery time between workouts.
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Medium to deep pressure
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Lots of limb and muscle stretching
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Hot-pack application to challenged
muscle(s)
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Strokes include effleurage (stroking),
kneading, vibration, friction, passive & active movements, and trigger-point
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Current upbeat music selection:
Various selections of this massage music.
Or, bring your own music. In this modality, I am open to any tunes
that are upbeat (the more upbeat, the better).
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Massage medium: Oil
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Draping optional
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I offer 60, 75, 90,
120, and 150 minute
sessions.
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See
feedback from sports massage clients.
Sports massage is used primarily for the
athlete who trains continuously. While your entire body will be
massaged, a sports massage focuses on the muscles relevant to
the particular athletic activity. It also includes pre-event,
post-event and maintenance techniques that promote greater athletic
endurance and performance, lessen chances of injury and reduce recovery
time.
Anyone who routinely stretches their physical limits through movement such
as running, cycling, hiking, swimming, dancing, tennis, strength training,
and aerobics can benefit from a sports massage. There are others who
carry out strenuous activities that may not be normally
classified as exercise that may benefit from a sports massage. Examples are mothers with small children, gardeners,
and others who use their bodies strenuously in their work.
Incorporating sports massage in your conditioning
program has many benefits. It helps you get into good shape faster,
and with less stiffness and soreness. It helps you recover faster from
heavy workouts, and relieves conditions which may cause injury.
The Benefits of Sports Massage
Regular sports massage can reduce the chance of
injury through proper stretching and event preparation. Sports massage
can improve range of motion and muscle flexibility, resulting in
improved power and performance, shortened recovery time between workouts,
maximizing the supply of nutrients and oxygen through increased blood flow,
and enhanced elimination of metabolic by-products of exercise.
Recommended Session
I recommend scheduling a 90-minute sports
massage session.
An hour-and-a-half provides sufficient time for me to adequately provide a
variety of strokes and the number of repetitions per stroke that is needed
for a suitable sports massage.
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