It’s no secret that massage is a key element of maintaining & treating the human athlete
*why should it be any different for our canine athletes??*
Repetitive, intense training & competition puts a strain even on the fittest of dogs. Regular Clinical Canine Massage can not only enhance the performance of your dog but acts as a vital tool for detecting early muscle dysfunction before it becomes an issue.
** Tight, shortened, overworked muscles are prone to injury & early fatigue **
** Impaired mobility & range of motion directly affect performance **
Massage therapy for the canine athlete can:
- Improve Performance
- Address performance issues
- Reduce pain/muscular discomfort
- Improve mobility/technique
- Shorten recovery time post competition
How does massage help??
- Improved blood flow: the encouragement of venous blood back to the heart enhances blood flow. This not only promotes fresh nutrients & oxygen to the tissues, but also promotes the removal of toxins from the muscular tissue
- Reduced muscle tension & promotion of ‘normal, healthy’ muscle tone. Flexible, unrestricted muscle tone allows for a full range of motion & ease of motion. Tight, tense muscles account for restrictions & can be associated with a decline in performance. Tense/tight muscles are most prone to injury.
- Address any injuries/muscular dysfunction. This list includes: strains – tears to individual muscle fibres, trigger points – debilitating knots, myofascial restrictions
Signs of muscular issues in the competition dog:
- Change in jump technique
- Pole knocking
- Measuring/Stutter stepping
- Wide weaves/skipping weaves
- Contact issues
- Change in enthusiam for training/competion
- Stiffness/Gait change
- Poor box technique
NCM Sponsor dog, top flight flyball dog Nimbus
Nimbus runs for the BFA registered WOW flyball team in the top A team, current British & European record holders
Hi. I also do flyball, and I’m interested in this for my dogs too. What sort of cost is it pls?
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£35 initial consultation, follow ups are £32
Discounts available for multiple dogs
Please let me know if you’d like any further info .. Karen
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