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Sports Massage Therapist
Yvonne McGreggor - The Osteopathic
Surgery's Clinical & Sports Massage Therapist.
Yvonne's whole life has been very much centred
around competitive sport; initially as a runner, then as a triathlete and
finally, through injury, she found that cycling was best suited to her
physiology.
Yvonne set herself tough but realistic targets
each season, always gave 100% effort and focus to her training, and can now
look back on her career and feel extremely privileged to have been able to
experience success at the highest echelons of her sport.
Yvonne's working career has been somewhat
varied to fund her various sporting endeavours. However, at the same time,
she has principles, too, and has never been able to do a job ‘just for the
money’. Yvonne's work has also had to be fulfilling, and she found her
greatest satisfaction whilst employed in the caring professions; in
particular working with people with special needs.
And so to the final chapter in Yvonne's
career! After retiring from competitive Cycling with the Great Britain Team,
and medalling at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games, Yvonne knew she had to
find a career that was to give her new challenges and a new focus, but above
all the self-satisfaction and self-fulfilment that had always been important
to her. Sports massage therapy has given Yvonne that in abundance and has
felt like a totally natural progression for her; combining her sport,
capacity to care and the human interaction she enjoys so much.
Clinical and Sports Massage
Clinical and Sports Massage should play an
important role not just in any sportsperson’s life, but for anyone who
regularly suffers from muscular tension.
Massage will
Maintain the body in better condition
Prevent injuries, muscle imbalances and loss of mobility Restore mobility to injured muscles tissue Enhance performance Extend the overall life of a person’s sporting career
Physical Effects are:
Increased tissue permeability – Deep massage
helps remove waste products such as lactic acid, encouraging muscles to take
up oxygen and fresh nutrients to help them recover quicker
Stretching – Massage can help stretch
bundles of muscle fibres, both lengthways and sideways, so releasing any
tension or pressure build-up. This is especially important to those with
desk and computer based jobs where back, neck and shoulder problems are
prevalent.
Break down scar tissue- Scar tissue is the
result of previous injuries and can affect muscles , tendons and ligaments.
This can lead to inflexible tissues that are further prone to injury and
pain.
Improves tissue elasticity – Intensive
training can make muscles hard and inelastic and therefore inefficient.
Improvements are less likely and injuries almost inevitable. Massage helps
reverse this process by increased circulation and stretching the tissues.
Opens micro-circulation – Massage increases
blood flow to tissues dilating the blood vessels, enabling nutrients to pass
through more easily. Conversely, a tight muscle deprives the tissues of
vital nutrients and energy to repair.
Relaxation – Massage causes muscles to relax
through heat generation, increased circulation and stretching of tissues.
“Yvonne has always proved totally
professional in her work whilst at the same time being very approachable and
friendly with a caring capacity that immediately puts her clients at
ease.”
Dr Drake - Local GP
Sports Rehabilitation
Early and correct treatment of sports injuries
is vital for the most effective recovery. Sports injuries are treated to
ensure optimal recovery and return to sport as soon as possible. The sports
person will be provided with a sport specific rehabilitation programme and
given advice to prevent re-injury.
Due to there knowledge of elite sport
Osteopaths always provide a full rehabilitation programme that is tailored
to your requirements as part of a comprehensive aftercare programme
At Martin Davies Osteopaths we have staff that
work at the highest level in elite sport and have worked in a wide variety
of sports which include:-
Football Everton , Liverpool and Crewe Alex
Football clubs
Rugby League Widnes and St Helens Rugby Union Athletics Golf, Registered PGA Golf health professional Cycling and triathletes Swimming Tennis Wimbledon Championships Shooting Hockey Martial Arts inc Karate
Golf Swing Assessment and Analysis
Martin Davies is a registered PGA Golf health
Professional working with many Professional and amateur golfers to improve
their health. He is frequently invited to major championships across Europe
to work with the top professionals.
Golf swing analysis is the first step in
determining whether your injury is directly related to your swing technique.
We will review your swing at the Osteopathic clinic. We will be able to see
dysfunctional movement in real time, which will be explained to you in
detail. We can then implement a treatment plan that will incorporate
the principles of Osteopathic medicine, which will help you achieve your
goals thereby enhancing your swing and handicap.
Ergonomic and Postural Advice
Ergonomic advice is invaluable at work and
home to help prevent pain caused by repetitive movements, poor seating, desk
position and computer alignment. You will also be advised on maintaining a
good posture and shown how to do this to prevent aches and pains caused by
poor posture during and after the working day.
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