Massage
Use this page to find out more about massage and physiotherapy:
Introduction
Massage is the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body usually performed by a trained practitioner to obtain therapeutic effects.
Chartered physiotherapists have long been involved in this area of practice - since the profession of physiotherapy was originally formed by people who performed massage, exercises and electrotherapy.
Today, massage is part of the core curriculum of a physiotherapist's training. Those with a specific interest go on to do postgraduate training in many different types of massage.
Depending on the reason for giving massage and the type of massage used, this treatment can be given to stimulate circulation, aid drainage, mobilise the soft tissues, or to produce a sedative effect.
Massage can benefit most people providing there are no contraindications present. Massage can be used for many different conditions.
Conditions which can be relieved by massage
- Anxiety and depression
- Back conditions
- Headaches
- Long term illness
- Lower limb problems
- Musculo-skeletal (muscle and bone) disorders
- Neck problems
- Neurological conditions
- Plastic surgery
- Respiratory disorders
- Sports injury
- Sports preparation
- Sports recovery
- Stress
- Terminal illness
- Upper limb problems
and many more.
Further information
Members of the public can access massage for treatment by consulting a chartered physiotherapist who is a member of Chartered Physiotherapists Interested in Massage & Soft Tissue Therapies (CPMaSTT).
The CPMaSTT is a clinical interest group of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. The Society recognises and accredits clinical interest groups that represent a distinct field of physiotherapy clinical practice that may be specific to a client group, a clinical area or a particular treatment approach.
For further information on massage or to access treatment, please contact:
Joan M Watt, MA Grad Dip Phys MCSP
email: watt.physio@virgin.net
or
Tessa Campbell, MCSP
9 Woodfield Drive
Winchester
Hants
SO22 5PY
Email: famcam2000@yahoo.co.uk
Alternatively, see the Physio2u directory to locate a chartered physiotherapist in your area.
