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By Ethan Farr, Sports Myotherapist & Exercise Scientist As someone who has done martial arts throughout my early teens and now into adult life I have noticed a few changes in the way I need to train and how I can recover from said training. I still remember when I could jump straight into training without any form of warm up! These days I definitely take more time to warm up and stretch out, even before skipping - a pre warm-up warm-up if you will. Warming up thoroughly and prioritising recovery has become an essential component of my martial arts routine. That being said throughout my martial arts journey I've discovered a valuable ally: Myotherapy!  Myotherapy can help with:
Myotherapy is a therapeutic approach designed to identify and target areas of muscle tension and imbalance within the body. Through a mixture/combination of techniques such as deep tissue massage and myofascial release, stripping, cross fibre frictions, trigger point release, and cupping, Myotherapists work to release tight muscles, alleviate "knots", and restore balance to the musculoskeletal system. By addressing these issues, individuals can experience improved posture, reduced discomfort, and enhanced overall physical well-being. Following intense physical activity or injury, muscles often require time and attention to recover fully. Myotherapy plays a crucial role in this process by promoting blood circulation, which helps deliver oxygen and nutrients to the muscles, aiding in their repair and regeneration. Additionally, techniques such as effleurage and petrissage can help reduce muscle soreness, allowing for faster and more efficient recovery. One of the key benefits of Myotherapy is its ability to improve flexibility, mobility, range of motion and most importantly to most pain free range of motion. By targeting tight muscles and releasing fascial restrictions, your Myotherapist helps you achieve greater freedom of movement and flexibility in your joints. This not only reduces the risk of injury but also enhances overall physical performance and comfort in daily activities and aids in getting those kicks to head height. Regular Myotherapy sessions can significantly reduce the risk of Martial Arts related injuries by addressing muscular imbalances, enhancing flexibility, and promoting better biomechanics (the quality of movement). By identifying areas of weakness or tightness before they develop into more serious issues, Myotherapy helps individuals maintain optimal musculoskeletal health and prevent injuries from occurring during physical activity or sports. For individuals recovering from injuries, Myotherapy is an invaluable tool in the rehabilitation process. By targeting specific areas of tension or weakness, Myotherapy helps restore proper function and range of motion to injured muscles and joints. This not only accelerates the healing process through increasing blood flow to the area but also minimises the risk of re-injury by addressing underlying issues that may have contributed to the initial injury. Beyond its therapeutic benefits, Myotherapy has been shown to enhance physical performance in athletes and active individuals. By improving flexibility, reducing muscle tension, and promoting efficient movement patterns, we can help individuals achieve peak performance levels in their chosen activities. Whether it's improving strength, speed, or endurance, regular treatments can provide athletes with a competitive edge and help them reach their full potential. Myotherapy is a great option for all martial artists whether you’re pre/post a big grading session, in a training camp for a fight or even if you’re just trying to remedy those little niggles and aches that tend to pop up after some difficult training and sparring sessions. We can help with pain, tightness or injury related to all kinds of Martial Arts training, including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Karate, and Boxing, just to name a few. If you’re looking to improve your capabilities in martial arts or recover from injury make sure you get in and book with me! I understand exactly what your sport/art demands to get you back to your peak performance and keep you there! I'm currently available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Book with me to start your treatment and keep you at the top of your game. Simple Wellness Myotherapy is located at Shop 12B/150 Kelletts Rd, Rowville VIC 3178. Additionally, you can contact us on (03) 8204 0970 to arrange an appointment today. Here in Melbourne, we're back in Stage 3 Restrictions. That means that most of our favourite ways to move, stretch and exercise may not be available to us right now, including gyms, yoga studios, pilates classes, martial arts, personal training, and lots more. So what are your options from home to keep moving, stretching and feeling physically well? Here are some of our favourite at home, online accessible resources.  Erica Webb Yoga & Pilates Virtual Studio - Erica has an amazing and gentle approach to movement as medicine. Shes fun, insightful, and her classes are suitable for people of all ages and abilities. Erica is a local yoga teacher from Croydon. Her membership subscription costs less than a single traditional yoga class per month.
Nate Bower Fitness - you don't need a boxing bag to be able to follow along with these boxing drills. Guaranteed to get your heart rate up, and lots of beginner friendly classes. This YouTube channel provides free 20-30 minute boxing class videos. Couch To 5K App - Want to start running? This app helps you go from dusting off your old runners, to running a full 5km. Starting with very small bursts of running with big walk intervals, and as your fitness improves the interval timing changes, until you can make it through your full 5km run. I've used this app myself in the past and found it really useful and encouraging. You can use the official C25K app on Apple or Android, or there are plenty of similar versions for free (maybe with a few ads!) Mountain Pilates - Jeanette Tatton is a local pilates instructor in the Hills, and is running Zoom pilates classes each week. Pilates is a great full body workout that is gentle but effective at strengthening your body. Alpha Health - Our good friend Ash and her partner Paul are amazing personal trainers offering online coaching to keep you fit and moving throughout isolation. When Anytime Fitness in Ferntree Gully is open, Ash offers training there, too. What are your favourite online resources to stay inspired and healthy during lockdown? Let us know on our social media channels on Facebook and Instagram! |
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