James Allen - Sports Therapist - Sheffield

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What should I wear for my massage or sports injury treatment?

You need to wear loose clothing, such as shorts and a t-shirt and females should be advised to at least wear a vest top.

Q. How can I pay?

I prefer cash. I will also accept a cheque with a guarantee card and your address.
I do not take cards.

Q. What will a Sports Therapy appointment involve?

- The main elements of a sports massage include:

A brief obligatory consultation; assessment to rule out injury; firm massage with applied pressure;
re-assessment; advice.

- The main elements of a sports injury appointment include:

A full consultation and subjective assessment; massage; mobilisations; home exercises; re-assessment; advice.

- The main elements of sports injury rehab session include:
Consultation of progress; re-assessment; sport specific rehabilitation exercises, further re-assessment,
home exercises; advice.

Q. When and how can sports massage help me?

- To promote faster recovery after periods of training
- Pre-competition to loosen up the body and stimulate the tissues in preparation
- Post-competition to prevent muscle stiffness and remove tissue swelling
- As treatment technique to break up scar tissue formed after injury
- To improve mobility and flexibility of an athlete by improving range and ease of motion

Q. Will sports massage be uncomfortable?

Sports massage is different to a relaxation or beauty massage.
Sometimes, I will need to apply pressure which may be quite intense and you might find uncomfortable.
If so, I will work with you at a level that you can cope with and adjust pressure to the level that you are comfortable with.

Q. How many sessions might I need?

How long and how many treatments will depend on the nature, severity and location of your injury
or problem and what you want to achieve from the therapy.

Q. Do you do any other days at Concord or elsewhere?

I am only doing Monday evenings at the moment but more sessions may become available.
I am currently looking for other treatment rooms to work out of in the South of Sheffield.
I can also offer a mobile sports massage service at your home.

Q. How much space do you need for a home appointment?

I will bring a portable massage/treatment table.
I will need space to put it up and move around it, and also some space to do the assessment.

Q. What sort of lotions do you use?

I use Chemodol massage lotion and massage oil.
However, prior to massage I will check first to see whether you have any allergies.