Sports
Therapy
As an athlete, you understand the dedication, perseverance, and passion that drive your performance. However, sports injuries can disrupt your training and hinder your progress. With specialized sports therapy, you can reclaim your peak performance and achieve your athletic goals.
Don’t let an injury sideline your passion for sports. Seek the guidance of experienced sports therapists and embark on a journey towards recovery, strength, and achieving your full athletic potential.
SPORTS THERAPY BOURNEMOUTH
Expert, qualified therapy to help you recover faster
Sports Therapy is an aspect of healthcare that is specifically concerned with the prevention of injury and the rehabilitation of the patient back to optimum levels of functional, occupational and sports specific fitness, regardless of age and ability.
It utilises the principles of sport and exercise science incorporating physiological and pathological processes to prepare the participant for training, competition and where applicable, work. (Society of Sports Therapists).
Benefits of Sports Therapy
- Immediate care of acute injuries
- Planned & supported rehabilitation pathway
- Soft tissue interventions
- Functional therapy
- Support when returning to activity
- Injury prevention
- Optimise performance
- Earliest return to activity
KT
Kinesio Taping
Kinesio taping, also known as kinesiology taping or simply KT, is a therapeutic technique that involves the application of a special elastic tape to the skin.
This method is designed to provide support and stability to muscles and joints without restricting the body’s range of motion. The tape is applied over and around muscles and joints to enhance muscle function, reduce pain, and promote the natural healing process.
Pain Relief
Kinesio taping is often used to alleviate pain associated with muscle and joint injuries. The application of the elastic tape can help reduce discomfort by providing support to the affected area and promoting better circulation.
Support and Stability
Tape is applied in specific patterns to provide support and stability to muscles and joints without restricting movement. This can be particularly beneficial for recovering from injuries, helping to prevent excessive or improper motion.
Reduced Swelling:
Kinesio taping may contribute to the reduction of edema (swelling) by lifting the skin slightly. This lifting effect creates space between the skin and underlying tissues, facilitating improved lymphatic drainage and potentially decreasing swelling.
Enhanced Muscle Function
By providing dynamic support and influencing the sensory feedback to muscles, kinesio taping can help improve muscle function. This can contribute to better muscle activation, coordination, and proprioception.
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Sports
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Expert, qualified therapy to help you recover faster
Regular sports massage with Kev fixed my poor posture & helped me be pain free again. I can now get back to achieving my fitness goals. Kev is both friendly & knowledgeable. I'd recommend him to anyone.
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