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Staying at the top of peak physical condition is essential in this highly competitive sports arena on a daily basis. However, at In Step Physical Therapy in Edmonton, we know just how important recovery is for sports performance. Some of the ways you can perform better are through Sports Massage Therapy, which we have specially designed to keep you at your best and decrease recovery time and injury.
Sports Massage Therapy is adapted to address the needs of athletes. A more intense form of therapy is concentrated in areas of the body that are overworked and strained from excessive and often hard-core use. Through the use of such techniques as effleurage, petrissage, and tapotement, sports massage assists in injury prevention by promoting muscle and tendon flexibility.
This technique is all about unwinding adhesions and muscle (knots) to provide pain relief and return the body to homeostasis.
Our massage therapist focus on areas like the irritated region referred to as “knots” or “trigger points.”
Manual Lymphatic Drainage massage gently stimulates the lymphatic system to reduce swelling and inflammation, manage pain, and promote healing.
Through light manipulation of the fascia, the tissue that surrounds muscles, we alleviate rigidity and promote flexibility.
We also include guided stretching to help increase your mobility and flexibility, decreasing the chances of injuries down the line.
A lighter, energizing massage that helps athletes get ready for an event by increasing blood flow and warming up muscles.
This method targets detox, muscle soreness, and kickstart recovery after an intense event.
It is not just for professional athletes, as some may think. It’s really great for everybody who lives an active life. This will have the following effect:
When you book a session at In Step Physical Therapy for sports massage therapy, we create this session just for you.
Weekly treatments will help to sustain adequate muscle function while decreasing tension and preventing injuries in high-performance athletes. For mild exercise, once every 3-4 weeks should work great; however, if you are pushing your body to moderate levels, a massage every 2-4 weeks could be beneficial. Regular treatment can prevent muscle tightness, improve flexibility, and hasten recovery, enabling you to return sooner after injury and stay active.
Sports massage will often be deeper due to all the muscle adhesions and tension, however, it should never be unbearably painful. At In Step Physical Therapy, our therapists will closely work with you to maintain that pressure within your level of comfort in order to make the session effective and therapeutic. You will experience some discomfort, especially in cases where you have tight muscles or knots, but it is usually bearable. The objective is to release pain and tension without causing unnecessary discomfort, providing lasting benefits.
No, sports massage is NOT just for athletes. It’s beneficial for those experiencing tightness from many causes, from stress to posture, as well as everyday activities. Even without sports-related injuries, such as back pain from too much sitting or neck stiffness from poor posture, a sports massage can help alleviate these tension points by loosening them up and increasing circulation. Regular sessions can offer relief, promote quicker recovery, and even prevent future discomfort by keeping muscles flexible and well-nourished, regardless of the injury’s origin.
At In Step Physical Therapy, we are not just a clinic—we are your family in physical well-being. Here’s why our clients keep coming back:
We have a team of registered massage therapists with years of experience in various fields who can guide you through each step.
We know that all bodies are made different, which is why every session is designed to benefit your unique needs and individual goals.
We solve the current problem, explain how and why it happened, and offer ideas to prevent future issues so you stay active and healthy.
We apply an integrative model, using all types of therapy to not only relieve your pain but also improve your overall performance.
At In Step Physical Therapy, we aim to help you achieve more with your sports, which is why our Sports Massage Therapy in Edmonton supports you in staying active, healthy, and at peak performance.
To see and feel how a professional sports massage treatment can help, book an appointment with one of our sports massage therapists today.
10667 113 St NW, Edmonton,
AB T5H 3H6
Mon – Fri: 8 am – 8 pm
Sat: 8.30 am – 4 pm
