Myofascial Vacuum Cupping
Myofascial Vacuum Cupping
Provide appropriate sport and remedial massage in a sport & exercise context
Simply known as “Suction Cupping”, this therapy technique combines massage movements with a negative pressure as opposed to the positive pressure used with standard hands-on massage techniques. This is achieved with the use of a suction device on the skin.
A cup is positioned to the treated area where a vacuum is created within the cup to draw the skin and underlying tissue up into the cup which then creates the desired suction effect and in turn the following:
- Increases blood and lymphatic circulation to the are
- Relaxes muscle tissue and support
- Draws stagnation, pathogenic factors and toxins out of the body
- Releases pain causing factors
- Breaks down scar tissue and contusions
The spectrum of expertise that a Member of The Society of Sports Therapists must possess is built within five key areas of competency related to injury and illness in the sport and exercise environment. These are:
Sports Therapy is an aspect of healthcare that is specifically concerned with the prevention of injury and the rehabilitation of the client back to optimum levels of functional, occupational and sport-specific fitness, regardless of age and ability.
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