SPORTS MASSAGE AND PHYSIOTHERAPY SERVICES FOR THE BRATHAY 10 MARATHONS IN 10 DAYS CHALLENGE 9 – 18 MAY 2008.

Active-Physio.co.uk is delighted to be providing your daily sports Massages, courtesy of Brathay, during the Challenge.  

Chartered Physiotherapist and Practice Principal, Amy Crawley, will be leading the sports massage service for you providing both pre-run and post-run massages, every day for 10 days. Chartered Physiotherapist, John Flynn, will be helping with the morning sports massage and will be your run support daily: following in his vehicle, providing water and attending to any injuries during the runs.

Sports Massage offers numerous benefits:

• reduces the build-up of aches and pains
• stimulates blood circulation and lymphatic systems to rid the body of waste toxins
• maintains muscle tone
• prevents injuries and loss of mobility in potential trouble-spots
• reduces stress levels

Therapies Available

• Each runner is entitled to one 30 minute sports massage per day (courtesy of Brathay) this may be either a pre or post-run massage.
  
• Pre-run massages will be available daily between 7.30 am and the Challenge start (approximately 10.00 am). Post-run massages will be available after 3.00 pm. Times may vary over the Challenge as Amy will be consulting with all runners to choose their preferred treatment times.
  
• Additional massage and physiotherapy will also be on offer. There will be a charge for any additional treatment and/or joint taping, and this can be negotiated with Amy as required by each individual runner. Special discounted rates for these services will be available to Challenge runners only.