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Benefits of Sports Massage Therapy
• Relieves
muscle spasm and stiffness and enhances muscle tone
• Improves elasticity and
suppleness of muscles and connective tissue
• Increases range of motion,
flexibility and length of stride
• Improves performance
and temperament
• Aids injury recovery
and helps to prevent injury
• Improves circulation
and removal of toxins
• Enhances wellbeing and
general relaxation
Passive stretching helps to keep or restore
joints and muscles to full working capacity.
When would you use Sports Massage Therapy?
• Pre-competition
– warm up and help prepare muscles for work ahead
• Post competition –
relieves muscle pain and stiffness
• If your horse is experiencing
schooling difficulties :
• - lacking balance and
co-ordination
• - difficulty with lateral
work or changing gaits
• - stiffness on one rein
• - difficulty maintaining
outline and engaging hindquarters
• - reluctant to jump
• Exhibits cold backed
symptoms
• Rehabilitation –
beneficial in the rehabilitation of injured horses.
• For general wellbeing,
relaxation and improvement in temperament
Prompt attention to minor muscular injuries
can prevent the development of more serious problems due to
compensation.
The Veterinary Act
Full permission from the owners vet is required
before any treatment is undertaken as all Therapists are required
to work within the rules of the Veterinary Act.
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