Remedial massage is the systematic assessment and treatment of the muscles, tendons, ligaments and connective tissues of the body to assist in rehabilitation, pain and injury management. It’s performed to create favourable conditions for the body to return to normal health after injury and is defined by the premise that the treatment can reasonably reverse certain physical effects a patient may be presenting. If a client has suffered a moderate injury resulting in structural pain and/or loss of function, then remedial massage is required to reduce or eliminate pain and restore that function. Remedial massage is designed to balance soft tissue length, tension, tone which will in turn promote the return to normal joint/capsular/bone position; increase the flow of blood and lymph, particularly in the injured areas, thus removing blockages, damaged cells, scar tissue and adhesions resulting from injury. Our remedial therapist must have knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology to determine where to treat clients.
All services must be based on best practice principles and before any remedial massage treatment begins, a thorough patient consultation and assessment is to be performed to ascertain the patient’s current health status and needs. If the patient is suitable for remedial massage and relying on the client’s feedback to identify the areas that require attention, the therapist can then apply the relevant and appropriate treatment.
Momentum Exercise Physiology remedial and sports massage is specifically designed to cater for professional athletes, weekend warriors to someone whom is seeking advice and relief from an injury which is providing either acute or chronic pain. Exercise physiologist at Momentum Exercise Physiology utilise remedial massage, flexibility and mobility techniques with the combination of exercise prescription to aid in resolving one’s pain and discomfort and improve quality of life and functional movements.