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- “The gym and rehabilitation facilities are excellent and ideal for making a quick recovery.”
- “His friendly, reassuring, and practical approach also helped to demystify the whole business and make me feel that I would be running again in no time, and I am. I am running regularly for exercise and semi-competitively and it's all thanks to him.”
- “My physio liaised directly with my consultant and tailored my rehabilitation to my specific goals.”
- “Thank you to all at Complete Physio in Kentish Town for my excellent care.”
- “He analysed my running style and quickly diagnosed over-tight ITB bands and leg length discrepancy. A bit of orthopaedic foam in one of my shoes and a foam roller is all that was required, along with some simple stretches.”
- “I began a gradual programme specifically tailored and monitored and amazingly I not only completed the New York marathon but achieved my original goal time of 4 hours!!!”
- “At last someone who listens, understands and most importantly knows how to effectively treat this very debilitating injury”
- “I was able to get an appointment on the same day at the clinic. The physiotherapist was able to diagnose my injury and reassure me nothing was broken. All aspects of my treatment were explained to me and I got back to playing in three weeks.”
- “My physio was brilliant and immediately lifted my spirits with a structured programme which showed I could still make the run”
Sports Massage
At Complete Physio out therapists are highly trained in the application of soft tissue techniques to stimulate or relax muscles. Sports massage is a specialist deep tissue massage which aims to relieve exercise related pain within muscle and soft tissues. It can be very useful before or after exercise to speed recovery time and enhance performance of muscles. Always discuss with the therapist before treatment your specific aims and objectives of the massage such as specific muscles groups to treat and details about sport or events you might be preparing for. Also, if you have suffered a particular injury sports massage can be integrated as part of your treatment and rehabilitation.
Benefits of Massage Therapy:
- Releases excessive muscle tension
- Speeds up recovery after intensive workout or injury
- Improves muscle performance and body posture
- Helps in early recognition of potential problems preventing injury
- Increases joints range of motion and muscles flexibility
- Helps to get relief in sciatica, back pain and muscle aches
- Brings general mental and physical relaxation and higher level of energy
- Stimulates mental alertness, brighter thinking and positive attitude
Other types of massage
Remedial massage is a deep massage done by skilled hands to create the conditions for the body’s return to optimal health after injury. It is used to treat strains, sprains, broken bones, bruising, any injury where the skin is intact. Deep tissue massage removes blockages, damaged cells, scar tissue and adhesions left after injury, speeds up recovery and encourages more complete healing. Remedial Massage is also used for conditions created by lifestyle for example Repetitive Strain Injury and Back Pain.
Swedish massage uses five styles of long, flowing strokes to massage. The five basic strokes are effleurage (sliding or gliding), petrissage (kneading), tapotement (rhythmic tapping), friction (cross fiber) and vibration/shaking. Swedish massage has shown to be helpful in reducing pain, joint stiffness, and improving function in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee over a period of eight weeks.
Deep tissue massage is designed to relieve severe tension in the muscle and the connective tissue or fascia. This type of massage focuses on the muscles located below the surface of the top muscles. Deep tissue massage is often recommended for individuals who experience consistent pain, are involved in heavy physical activity (such as athletes), and patients who have sustained physical injury.
Aromatherapy massage is massage therapy but with highly concentrated plant oils, called essential oils, added to the massage oil or lotion. Each essential oil has different healing properties. For example, some calm while others energize. Aromatherapy massage is particularly suited to conditions involving stress or improving emotionally-related conditions.
Pregnancy massage is massage therapy specifically tailored for the expectant mother's needs. It is also called pre-natal massage. Pregnancy massage has been found to reduce stress, decrease swelling in the arms and legs, and relieve aches and pains in muscles and joints. Massage therapy has been found to reduce anxiety and depression.
