MARTIAL ARTS

Martial arts

Martial arts is a high impact/combat sport. Injuries can occur from contact overuse or falls. Martial arts injuries can occur anywhere on the body. To perform at the highest level it is key to have flexibility and muscle control. If there are any deficiencies in these areas it can predispose you to a martial arts injury.

According to a study done by Simmons Market Research, a NY based research firm, over 18 million Americans participate on some form of martial arts at least one per year. Some types of martial arts are even part of the Olympic games. Martial arts is made up of many fighting arts, such as Aikido, Karate, Kung Fu, Jiu-jitsu, Wing Chun, Judo, Taekwondo, Kendon and many more.

Martial art fighters need to have strength, stamina, flexibility, coordination and overall physical and emotional well-being

Other forms

Since various martial arts focus on different styles, ideologies, concepts and styles different injuries can occur. For example kickboxing is mainly striking whereas other forms focus on wrestling, weaponry, grappling or even combining the different elements. The most common are traumatic/impact injures or overuse injuries. Severe injuries can occur if the lack of protective gear is worn as well as the lack of appropriate skilled supervision.

British Sports Therapy

British Sports Therapy can help you prevent muscle injuries as well as helping you recover more quickly from injuries. This can include but not limited to Soft Tissue Release, Myofascial techniques, stretching, cross fiber friction, and Trigger Point Therapy. After a thorough assessment of the athletes’ body mechanics, a treatment planned will be created to help you achieve your optimum performance.

Common martial arts injuries

OTHER INJURIES BY SPORT

Olympic Sport Therapy

Sport injuries come unexpectedly. The more you push your body to its limits, the more you will have sport injury! So what are you going to do about it? Medical Massage and Sport Massage continues to improve every year. Health professionals, such as your physician, chiropractor and physical therapist will recommend massage for your condition knowing the benefits of it. If you wish to assess, accurately find out about your condition and optimally manage your sport injury in the shortest possible time, then you should book a free session with a specialist in sport massage at Olympic Sport Therapy.

Match Your Sport Needs With A Customized Massage

Knowing what type of sport you perform and to identify injuries specific to your chosen sport are found on this website. We have categorized the most common sport injuries specific to your sport. Simply select your sport from the tabs below and learn more about your sport injury.