Ironman East London 2013

Pre-event sports massage and taping will be available at registration on the following dates: 17/01/2013, 18/01/2013,19/01/2013. Bookings can be made prior to the time at the following number: 0834192872, Marika Gerber.

According to Mills, Darker- Bennet, anyone that participates in regular physical activity, be it on professional, competive or amateur level or just participating for fun will at some point undoudtedly encounter soft tissue problems. This is where we as sports massage therapists play a role. Our role will be to try and prevent these problems from occuring, or try to reduce the risk of injury or to reduce the risk of injury.

The three aims of sports massage are:

To enhance a sports persons performance
To prevent injury
To aid in recovery after an event

Sports massage can enhance the physical, physiological ans psychological well being of an athlete.

Physical enhancement:

To mobilize fibers
To stretch soft tissue
To loosen adhesions
To improve blood and lymph circulation
To improve flexibility
To reduce swelling
To relieve muscle tension

Physiological enhancement:

To increase blood circulation
To increase lymphatic flow
To enhance muscle relaxation
To improve range of motion around a joint
To promote healing
To aid in the removal of waste products
To reduce pain

Psychological enhancement:

To reduce tension and anxiety
To reduce pain
To stimulate
To mentally relax an athlete
To prepare the athlete for the challange ahead

Pre-event massage:

This is a massage that is performed before an event or activity on all major muscle groups to be used. This will aid the athlete in preparing for the challange ahead, both physically and mentally.

Aims of pre-event massage:

To raise the core tempreture of muscles thus helping the athlete to warm up
To stretch the tissue- this is to minimize injury and to maximize performance
To increase the range of motion, to improve joint mobility and to increase blood circulation
To prepare the athlete both physically and mentally before the event

Post - event massage:

A post - event massage can be performed after the cool - down of an athlete or instead of the cool - down. It will help the muscle/body to recover from the stress that has been placed upon it.

Aim of post - event massage:

To accelerate the recovery process after an event
To remove waste products from the muscle tissues
To stretch the muscle tissues
To help reduce the discomfort and pain associated with delayed onset of muscle soreness

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Office information:

16 Keiskama Street

Summerstrand

6001

Port Elizabeth

South Africa

Contact details:

Tel: +27 (0)83 419 2872
Fax: (041) 583-1872

Email:

marika@aerosat.co.za