Performance Massage Techniques
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Deep Tissue & Trigger Point Therapy
Facilitated Stretching
Muscle Energy Techniques
Pre and Post Event Massage
Cryotherapy
Scar Tissue Therapy
Deep Tissue & Trigger Point Therapy
Techniques which utilize deep tissue/deep muscle massage are administered to affect the sub-layer of musculature and fascia. Treatment also consists of trigger point compression. The muscles must be relaxed in order to effectively perform deep tissue massage, otherwise tight surface muscles prevent the practitioner from reaching deeper musculature. It helps with chronic muscular pain and injury rehabilitation, and reduces inflammation-related pain caused by arthritis and tendinitis. It is generally integrated with other massage techniques. (Description - from ABMP) Instructors Gary Nolan and Donald Welch – Mueller College
Facilitated Stretching and Range of Motion (ROM)
Assisted stretching (or myotasis) and range of motion are integral parts of many forms of manual soft-tissue therapy, including medical massage, sports massage, and many Eastern bodywork forms such as Shiatsu and Thai (Yoga) Massage.
Muscle Energy Techniques
Muscle energy techniques is a direct, noninvasive manual therapy used to normalize joint dysfunction and increase range of motion. The practitioner evaluates the primary areas of dysfunction in order to place the affected joints in precise positions that enable the client to perform gentle isometric contractions. These directed movements help correct neuromuscular and joint difficulties. (Description - from ABMP) Instructor Gary Nolan – Mueller College
Pre and Post Event Sports Massage
Pre and Post Event Sports Massage consists of specific components designed to reduce injuries, alleviate inflammation, provide warm-up, etc. for amateur and professional athletes, and dancers before, during, after, and within their training regimens. (Description - from ABMP) Instructors Gary Nolan and Donald Welch – Mueller College
Cryotherapy
Also known as ice therapy, this modality uses the application of cold hydrotherapy in the form of ice packs and cold water immersions to alleviate blood flow, swelling, and inflammation with the contraction of blood vessels. Used in conjunction with heat, cryotherapy can increase circulation, and, hence, remove wastes and toxins from an injured area. (Description - from ABMP) Instructor Gary Nolan – Mueller College
Scar Tissue Therapy
Using crossfiber friction, transverse friction and myofascial type techniques, scar tissue can be broken up where a new healing process will begin in the affected area. Emotional release often occurs during this therapy because of related cell damage attached to a trauma (it also can be slightly painful to break up this old tissue). I provide nurturing support to help you through this process.