Elite Physical Rehab

Therapist based in East Grinstead. Call 07765135171 for an appointment.

As a new clinic I offer a wide variety of treatments. My main treatment is ischemic flossing. As one of the only therapists in the country offering this technique developed by my good friend Donnie Thompson from South Carolina.
This technique is used on almost all joints:
Ankle
Knee
Wrist
Elbow
Shoulder.
The joint itself is wrapped in a compressive band to stem the blood flow directly to the area being treated. With a lack of blood being able to get t the joint it becomes more malleable. Once the compression is released a mass gourgement of fresh oxygenated blood flows back into the joint flushing out by products such as lactic acid build up, with this an increase in synovial fluid is released into the joint which is the bodies joint lubrication system.
I have had great success with this treatment ranging from MMA fighters to office workers.

Sports Massage and Deep Tissue Massage largely overlap in their techniques.


Ultimately, the intention of both are to restore the length and quality to the muscles. When this happens, so long as the skeleton is in the correct position, the body should be in a state of homeostasis.



By restoring the length and quality to the muscles, the treatment in turn will;
get rid of tension and knots, thus relieving pain,
increase flexibility,
increase mobility.

Remember, you don’t have to be an athlete to enjoy the benefits of sports or deep tissue massage. Individuals from their teens to eighties come in for sports massage which displays the diversity of the therapy.

Those suffering from certain conditions may also find sports massage to be quite therapeutic. Sufferers of chronic pain, fibromyalgia, oedema, muscle cramping, and postural mis-alignments may find significant relief from regular sports massage. The pressure exerted on different groups of muscle tissue stimulates circulation in areas of pain.

Sports massage however, is not for everyone. There can be mild to moderate discomfort during a sports massage as tight muscles are worked. There can be a day or two of soreness following the sports massage – similar to after you complete a rigorous workout.



How does Sports Massage work?

When there is chronic muscle tension or injury, the body handles this trauma in the only way it knows how. It forms a layer of very dense, very sticky fibrous adhesion, better known as scar tissue. Scar tissue is poorly vascularised and less elastic than muscle. These adhesions block circulation and cause pain, limited strength and movement, and cause continued inflammation? Sports massage works by physically breaking down these adhesions to relieve pain and restore normal movement. To do this, the sports massage therapist often uses direct deep pressure or friction applied across the grain of the muscles.

During the first treatment a brief consultation is undertaken to determine the main problem areas. Every sports massage is tailored to suit the needs of the individual. A course of treatments is normally recommended to completely remove all layers of fibrous adhesion and restore normal joint patterns.



As well as the basic techniques, here at EPR I am skilled in advanced forms of sports massage and deep tissue massage, which include:
Active Release Technique
Myofascial Technique
Neuromuscular Re-education

Problems I treat include:
Sports injuries
Muscular tension and stiffness
Back, neck and shoulder pain
Shin splints
Runners knee
Achilles tendon pain
Tennis and Golfer’s elbow
Frozen shoulder
Knee problems
Iliotibial tract pain
Pre and post event treatments
Symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression
Headaches