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Sports massageThis comprehensive DVD includes more than two hours of footage detailing 13 sessions that will give you the tools to work with runners, cyclists, swimmers, tennis players and other athletes. Learn about the physiological principles that govern sports massage and the differences between each sport. |
| Sports Massage Couch
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Portable Cable Table for Sports Massage and Physiotherapy Massage | Beautelle's Uk made massage couches are suitable for heavy duty massage and are readily portable.Osborne 200 Cable Table Series - available in Beechwood or Aluminium Finishes| Generous 27" width | flexible height range | tensor cable system. Accessories include - Face Cradle & Arm Support |
| What is a Therapeutic Massage Therapy?
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Therapeutic massage therapy helps in the faction of soft tissues. Such a therapy is meant to provide assistance to majority of treatments of musculoskeletal and related issues. A regular therapy of therapeutic massage gives a boost to neurological functioning. It also aids in the improved of lymphatic and |
| Alternative Christmas Gifts, Part 1.
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Christmas shopping can become a burden as you try to figure out what others might like, need and enjoy. Christmas gifts often just become another item on the To-DO list and you end up grabbing a gift from the store without really determining if that gift would benefit |
| Overview of different types of massage therapies
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Due to expanded knowledge of the body and its physical needs several different massage therapies have been developed and all offer a different focus and service to the body. It is imperative to have a brief knowledge of the different massages available when choosing a massage to ensure |
| Sports Massage - Post-Event
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The purpose of a massage after a major event is simply to aid the athlete to recover from the activity. This is achieved by reducing post-exercise soreness, re-establishing full range of motion and enhancing blood flow to tight muscles. The length of recovery time from strenuous competition can |
| What defines a sports massage and how can it help me?
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Different people put different pressures on their body due to the activity and life style they engage in. The glorious aspect of massage therapy is there are so many subcategories that are specifically designed to help certain people. Sports massage is specifically designed to provide athletes with relief |
| Guide To Massage
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The known benefits of a professional massage go a lot more than skin deep. Did you know that massage therapy is medically proven to reduce the levels of stress and release the body's natural "FEEL GOOD" hormones called endorphins. Regular massage will promote good health and well being.It |
| How to Fix Muscle Soreness after Workout?
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Prolonged muscle pain can be because of a serious muscle injury, in this case you should consult your doctor who may help you in treating the sore muscles before any further damage takes place. Getting a sore muscle after every day or two is normal and especially if |
| Sports Massage – Pre-Event
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Massage before an event can be an integral component of the pre-event preparation for many athletes. Pre-event massage can create a state of readiness in the muscles and tissues so that the athlete's performance can be optimized. Whilst some therapists consider that a pre-event massage can take place |
| Sports Massage, Aquatics and the Olympics
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Sports Massage, Aquatics and the Olympics by Susan Findlay
Olympic Fact: A total of 1,350 athletes will compete to win 46 gold medals across the four Aquatic disciplines at the 2012 Games.
The aims of sports massage are to keep athletes performing at their top level by working to aid |
| Sports Massage and Athletics
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Sports Massage and Athletics
There is always something exciting going on during an athletic competition, it is a bit like being at a three ring circus and having to keep your eye on many performances at once. Over the course of the Olympics there will be a total of |
| The Importance of Networking for Massage Therapists
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Networking is important in any professional field, and massage therapists should be prepared to begin 'massage networking' almost immediately after graduating from massage school in order to get leads for jobs, professional advancement, and new clients. Massage networking is similar to 'standard' networking in that you should always |
| Why It's Important for Massage Therapists to Choose a Specialty
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When massage therapists finish school and begin working, they might not immediately think of developing their skills for a niche market - after all, massage school is just the beginning, and you learn some of your most invaluable skills on the job! While most massage therapists focus on |
| What is Sport & Remedial Massage Therapy?
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Sport & Remedial Massage HistoryThe earliest recording of massage dates back to the Chinese in 3000 BC. Today massage has evolved into over 400 recognised styles, ranging from Shiatsu, Thai, Swedish, Aromatherapy, Holistic, Hot Stone Therapy, Sport & Remedial Massage. Each discipline have common objectives, which include the |
| Using Stretching Techniques
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When I was training as a physiotherapist I asked a supervisor what she thought was the most important advice she could give me. "Always remember," she said, "that what you do in the 40 minutes that you spend with a patient is of little significance. It is what |
| Injury Prevention for Therapists
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Why are massage therapists so susceptible to occupation related injuries? Many of the massage techniques that we perform on a daily basis are repetitious and repetition is the primary reason why massage causes injuries. Deep Tissue and Sports Massage treatments are generally more demanding than Swedish massage as |
| The A-Z of Olympic Sports Massage - Boxing
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For the first time since boxing was introduced in 1904 women are competing in the Olympic Games in 2012. Both men’s and women’s events will have different weight categories. Men’s consist of 10 ranging from light Fly Weight (46-49 kg) to Super Heavy Weight (over 91 kg), the |
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