This document outlines how to use my services during competition days. I break it down into 3 segments. Warm up, shake out, and warm down. PLEASE remember when you sign out that I will try to get you on the table at the time you request but I will be working off 3 lists of athletes. If you need a shake out before your race make sure you give yourself plenty of time. You don't want to make yourself more nervous by trying [...]
Clients always ask about my swimming teams and what happens during competition days. There are various times the athlete can use massage to maximize performance and reduce stress throughout the swimming competition. I break it down into 3 segments. Warm up, shake out, and warm down. Warm up massage - This is done before getting in the pool for their warm up. If they are feeling tight or need a bit of spot work for an injury this can help. An example would [...]
I have been using Kinesio tape since I had a severe knee injury almost 3 years ago. After twisting my knee while running in snow I would wake up with my knee feeling like a really bad toothache. I finally figured out that placing a piece of Kinesio tape in a certain spot around my knee calmed things down. How about my Massage Practice? I have always felt that once I completed my massage sessions there should be something else that would augment my [...]
There seems to be a term in our industry named scrape and tape. While I basically understands what it means many of my clients do not and it's comfusing to say the least. If you read what the Graston Technique does: The Technique: Separates and breaks down collagen cross-links, and splays and stretches connective tissue and muscle fibers Increases skin temperature Facilitates reflex changes in the chronic muscle holding pattern Alters spinal reflex activity (facilitated segment) Increases the rate and amount of blood flow [...]
