Tag Archives: sports massage
Sports Massage for Achilles Tendonitis
As Sports Massage Therapists, we have all seen that look of pain on the athlete’s face as they peg-leg through the door. Their facial expression begs “please fix my Achilles tendon so I can get back to my sport!” One … Continue reading
How To Massage Dupuytren’s
How do I massage the hand of someone suffering from Dupuytren’s disease? First, let’s do a quick overview of what Dupuytren’s does to the hand so we can massage it correctly. Dupuytren’s disease causes a thickening of the plantar aponeurosis … Continue reading
What Is Sports Massage – Also Known As Athletic Massage?
Athletes need specific massage skills applied to them to reduce pain, enhance athletic ability, and to maintain high performance. A massage therapist with a background in Strength and Conditioning, combined with sound knowledge of kinesiology, biomechanics, physiology, and anatomy is … Continue reading