Sport Massage
Pre Event
Administered on-site 30 minutes to 2 hours prior to event start. Increases circulation, relaxes tight muscles and increases flexibility. Reduces the potential for injury and may lead to increased overall performance.
Intra-Event
Provided between multiple events or relays. Intent is to flush cellular waste products from muscles previously utilized and release any restrictions in muscles allowing for full muscle contraction.
Post-Event
Administered on-site immediately following and up to 3 hours post-event to flush toxic cellular waste products from the muscles resulting in decreased recovery time with less soreness and less muscle fatigue. Ice rub, alcohol rub or cold immersion options are available.
Recovery
Provided in-office 24-72 hours following an athletic event. Facilitates removal of any remaining cellular waste products. Breaks down adhesions resulting from trauma to muscles sustained during the event. Realigns muscle fibers reducing the incidence of chronic injuries.
Maintenance
Provided during training to reduce muscular adhesions restricting training performance. Corrects muscular imbalances in an effort to prevent future injuries. Flushes tissues of any cellular waste products accumulated during training efforts. Increases immune response depressed by strenuous training schedules. Variety of techniques and modalities utilized: neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release, deep tissue massage, Thai massage, and Kinesio Taping.
Therapists are also available for travel to off-site or non-local sporting events.
Local events are events located within a 50 mile radius of Charlotte as determined from the intersection of W. Trade St. and N. Tryon St.