Massage:
A Healthy Touch
Massage has many benefits, including may be a part of
a healthy treatment plan, but it can also be used to
help prevent “weekend warrior” injuries
and reduce the stress that occurs with our sometimes-hectic
lives. Excel Physical Therapy offers onsite massage
from our Massage Therapist, who is specially trained
in many different types of massage. Here are some of
the questions people frequently ask her about the health
benefits of massage.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massage
What are the Benefits of Massage? - Massage helps to
increase blood and lymph flow, relax muscles, improves
muscle and soft tissue flexibility and movement. A relaxing
massage can help reduce the stress that occurs with
our fast paced lives, promoting wellness and improved
health.
What are the Different Types of Massage?
Massage can be performed using a variety of techniques
and for different purposes. Swedish or relaxation massage
usually includes long, smooth, massage strokes with
light to moderate pressure and light kneading of muscles
and soft tissue to maximize relaxation. Sports massage
is targeted at improving the flexibility and movement
in muscles involved in sporting activities, promoting
relaxed movement that can enhance sports or work performance.
Deep tissue massage or neuromuscular massage focuses
on the deeper muscles, fascia (the tissue surrounding
the muscles) and nerves to relax and improve the relaxation,
mobility and function of those tissues which may help
to decrease pain, improve posture and decrease abnormal
stress on the joints and spine. Massage therapy is not
a substitute for medical evaluation or care.
What Type of Training does a Massage Therapist Have?
Massage therapists have completed a course of training
in massage. The state of Wisconsin registers massage
therapists who have completed has completed 600 hours
of instruction and has passed the national certification
examination for therapeutic massage and body work. They
have training in anatomy of the muscles, skeletal system
and organs, and education in biomechanics (study of
human movement) and basic pathology. There training
allows them to determine when massage is appropriate.
Massage therapy does not include making a medical diagnosis,
or instructing in or prescribing rehabilitative strengthening,
or conditioning exercise, which is within the practice
of physical therapy.
How Much Does a Massage Cost?
Our Massage Therapist is available by appointment from
Monday through Friday. The cost is $35 for 1⁄2
hour and $60 for 1 hour. Contact us by phone at (920)
233-8739 or click here
to request an appointment.
Wellness
Excercise: Helping You Get Off the Bench
Our wellness exercise program is designed to help individuals
that would like to improve their strength, cardiovascular
endurance, balance, or sports performance. Exercise
under our wellness program is provided by physical therapists.
Exercises may be general exercise to promote overall
fitness or may be targeted to a specific problem area,
such as the shoulder, neck or knee. Our wellness exercise
program is a great option for individuals that have
completed physical therapy treatment, chiropractic or
other rehabilitation program. Exercise may range from
two to three sessions to set up or advance an exercise
program to regularly scheduled in office guided exercise
sessions,. Anyone who has never received training in
a balanced exercise program would benefit from this
one on one instruction. Many people do not start an
exercise program because they are intimidated by equipment
at the gym or at home. Many people just don’t
know where to start. Others get started but their program
fizzles out because they don’t know how to advance
their exercise program. We will take the time to discuss
what you want to accomplish and design a program that
meets your needs.
We frequently tell our patients and clients that they
are not out there on their own.
We are here to help.
Want to get started on renewing and revitalizing your
mind and body?
Contact us by phone at (920) 233-8739 or click here
to reach us by email. |
