Pre-event Massage
Before an event or activity, massaging the major muscles which are to be used will
help an athlete/competitor to prepare for the challenge ahead physically and psychologically.
A pre-event massage can be performed a few minutes or hours before the athlete is
due to compete or it can be performed the day prior the event as part of the athletes
training programme. The aim of the massage and techniques, depth and pressure used
will vary depending on when the pre-event massage is performed.
Inter –event massage
Inter-event massage is performed during a series of activities for example, match
games or track and field events or ultimate discus etc, in between each event the
sports therapist will isolate and prepare individual muscles for the activity ahead.
In this instance the massage may last anything between 3 and 10 minutes or up to
25 minutes depending on each individual situation.
Post-event massage
After an event, competition or physical activity, it is important that an athlete/competitor
allows the body to recover from the stress that has been placed upon it during the
event. The process, post event will consist of a cool down, followed by effective
stretching to reduce the risk of muscle soreness. A post-event massage will be performed
lasting between 10 to 30 minutes, this helps accelerate the recovery process, remove
waste products from the muscle tissue, which helps to reduce discomfort/pain associated
with delayed onset muscle soreness.
If you are a sports event organiser, and would like further information on the services
Body Fusion on-Form provide together with attendance fees, please contact us. Help
your competitors gain a better understanding of what they should do pre/post event
thus making sure they are fit to re-enter your event year after year.
SPORTS EVENT SERVICE
Body fusion on-form provides a sports therapy service at certain events around the
midlands and Southern region.
The service we provide is to make sure the athlete/competitor is ready for their
event, i.e. warm up, pre-event massage inter-event manipulation/massage and post-
event massage and control stretches, as well as looking after minor injuries.
