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Boardman Sport & Injury Therapy

Lisa Frankham - Sports Therapist BSc (Hons)

Sport Therapist BSc (Hons) https://www.boardman-sports-therapy.com

Lisa Frankham - Sports Therapist BSc (hons) Founder & owner
(Formerly Lisa Boardman)

Lisa Frankham - Sports Therapist BSc (hons) Founder & owner

Lisa graduated from the University of Northampton with a 2:1 in Sports Therapy BSc (hons) in 2015 and has a passion for helping people feel better! Lisa started her journey with in the therapy industry by completing a Beauty Therapy (NVQ 3) course. Her interest in the massage element, combined with her interest in sport and anatomy led her on to her degree. After 3 years of studying and 100’s of hours of clinical and pitch side experience, Lisa set up the business. Lisa holds experience within different therapy centres, gyms and sports teams included Rushden and Higham Rugby Club.

Lisa’s approach is a hands on approach where she will provide relevant massage and stretching techniques, mobility and mobilisation techniques, ultrasound therapy, taping, dry cupping and acupuncture. She will also provide corrective exercises where appropriate.

Lisa has knowledge and experience in diagnosis and treatment of many different injuries and conditions.

Our Booking Policy*We require 48 HOURS NOTICE TO CANCEL OR CHANGE any apts made. If you fail to provide 48 hour notice you will be charged*

You may be contacted to pay a deposit for bookings made in advance

Services

Post Surgery (MLD) manual lymphatic drainage

1 hr··£55

Lymphatic Drainage & Pre / Post Surgery:

We offer manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) treatment to help with fluid retention and general healing pre and post surgery

MLD is commonly prescribed after surgery, including both medical and cosmetic surgeries.

MLD can begin immediately after surgery or around 3 days after (the sooner the better). The main goal is to prevent a Seroma forming (see below). Gentel pressure and pumping movements used in MLD can help reduce fluid retention.

Risks of surgery

A risk associated to surgery is a Seroma. A Seroma occurs when lymphatic tissue is damaged (or removed) during surgery, leading to a build up of fluids and tissue. Most Seromas will heal natural, however can cause discomfort and prolong the recovery process.

Seroma symptoms
- Swelling / inflammation of the affected areas
- Buldiging or raised appearance to the skin
- Pain / discomfort
- Feeling of fluid under the skin
- Leakage of fluid

While it may not be possible to prevent Seroma occurring, there are measures that can be taken to minimise risk…
- Follow / be led by the surgeon
- Maintenance of hydration and nutrition
- Avoid excessive exercise
- Wear compression garments

While surgery is generally safe, there is a risk of also developing firbosis (thickening of the scar tissue) - massage and lymphatic drainage can be beneficial to reducing this also.

Injury & Pain Management/ Sports Therapy

1 hr··£55

Our Injury and pain management/ sports therapy treatment is a type of physical therapy that specifically focuses on aiding and preventing injury and on rehabilitation of the patient back to the best possible levels of function. Book this treatment if you are in pain / injury. The hour appointment includes assessment, treatment and rehabilitation exercises

What to expect during your Treatment:
• Initially consultation: Includes; medical history, injury history, occupation, posture assessment, physical assessment.
• Treatment: Could include (depending on injury) massage techniques, ultrasound therapy, mobilisation techniques, Theragun, taping techniques and Acupuncture.
• Rehabilitation: Your therapist will tailor a personal rehabilitation program for you. (You may not receive this in your initial appointment depending on the injury)
• Aftercare advice and discussion on healing time

Sports Massage / Deep Tissue

1 hr··£55

For general aches, stiffness, tension. Pre and post event massage. Sports massage is a type of massage therapy which aims to reduce pain, increase flexibility, aid healing and can prepare athletes for sport. Sports massage is not just for the sporting people, but for anyone! It can help relieve and relax tightened or injured muscles for all different types of people. Techniques such as MET (muscular energy techniques), STR (soft tissue release), myofascial release, frictions and trigger point therapy along with various strokes are used to manipulate the tissues, thus aiding quicker recovery and reduced pain.

FEMALE Therapist- Sports Therapy/ Massage

1 hr·£55

90 Mins Full Body Sports / Deep Tissue Massage

1 hr 30 mins··£75

Brazilian Wooden Sculpting and Contouring (MLD)

45 mins··£55

How Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage Work

The lymphatic system functions as a filtration network, removing waste, toxins, and excess fluid. Lymph nodes, located throughout the body, act as checkpoints where lymph is purified before re-entering circulation.
Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage massage works by:
1. Stimulating Lymph Nodes - Gentle pressure is applied to key lymphatic points to activate drainage.
2. Encouraging Lymph Flow - Rhythmic, directional strokes push lymph fluid toward the nodes.
3. Reducing Water Retention - Excess fluid is manually moved toward excretion pathways.
4. Enhancing Blood Circulation - Increased circulation promotes oxygenation and nutrient delivery.
5. Detoxifying the Body - Waste products and metabolic toxins are flushed more efficiently.

Manual Lympathic Drainage - Vodder Technique (includes post surgery)

1 hr··£55

Lymphatic drainage is a therapeutic massage treatment. The massage uses light pressure and long, gentle, rhythmic strokes to increase the flow of lymph and reduce toxins in your body. The treatment can be beneficial for people who have had recent surgery

The lymph system is part of your body's immune system and helps fight infection. It transports nutrients and oxygen to cells, collecting toxins on the way and flushing them out through the lymph nodes. The pressure from your blood vessels and movement from your muscles push the lymphatic fluid around.

While the heart continuously pumps blood through the blood vessels, the lymphatic system relies on the movement of smooth muscles to transport fluid through the lymph vessels.

Health conditions can interrupt the normal flow of lymph, causing lymph fluid to build up in a particular areas of the body.

Lymphatic drainage massage can help also with people experiencing:

Reduce water retention/swelling
Reduce post injury swelling
Pre and Post Surgery
Lymphedema
General Heath benefits
Fibromyalgia
Migraines
Digestive problems
Edema
Fatigue
Stress
Insomnia

People can also boost their lymphatic system function and help remove more waste from the body using the following methods:

drinking plenty of water
staying physically active
eating vegetables and fruits
limiting the intake of processed foods
How do you know if it’s working:

- Felling less stiff
- Reduction of swelling or swelling hasn’t worsened.
- Less Fatigue
- Less restless in the lower leg generally.
- Muscles reduce in achiness.
MLD can help improve the appearance of cellulite, but will not get rid of it completely

Dry Cupping

1 hr··£55

Cupping is a technique used in conjunction with massage therapy, acupuncture and dry needling. Cupping pulls blood to a region to stimulate healing. It is effective at stretching tight fascia and muscles. Cupping helps the tissue develop new blood flow and stimulates the healing process.

Tissue can get knotted, tighten, and scarred, which can limit movement. The use of dry cupping, in likeness with manual massage therapy, can aid these effects by increasing blood supply to the muscle, fascia and skin and increasing pliability of soft tissue.
Dry Cupping pulls blood to an area and the tissue becomes saturated with fresh blood while the vacuum pulls stagnant blood out of the area.

A biproduct of this is round bruising appearance that is typically left behind. The mark may produce a black and blue appearance but it’s rarely painful.
As new blood is forced into the tissues around the cups the body will begin to develop new blood vessels called neovascularisation (new blood vessel formation). As the new vessels form, they will have the capability to feed the tissues with nutrient and oxygen.

Cupping can be beneficial to many muscular-skeletal condition such as; plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, sciatica, shin splints, general muscular tightness, back, neck and shoulder pain and many more.. .

Benefits of cupping:

• Increase in circulation to the muscle, fascia and skin, which increases oxygenation and nutrient levels within the soft tissue.

• Increases the removal of chemical irritants within muscle and fascia and the removal of stagnant blood.

• Increases the removal of oedema after injury.

• Produces a stretch reflex in fascia and connective tissue, which increases mobility at the joint.

• Cupping techniques that include active movement stimulate the nervous system and aid in re-educating muscle memory and proprioception.

• Aids in the management of pain, as cupping therapy reduces muscular tension, nerve compression and irritation through the build-up of chemical irritants, whilst increasing range of movement.

• Works well in conjunction with other therapy such as sports and remedial massage, joint mobilisations and Dry Needling, medical acupuncture, and heat therapy.

Acupunture / Dry Needling

1 hr··£65

Pregnancy Massage (Pre & Post natal) - Relaxing Or Pain Related (from 12 weeks )

1 hr··£55

Swedish Massage (Relaxing Massage) 1 Hour

1 hr··£55

Swedish massage aims to relax your mind and body by the use of strokes such as effleurage, petrissage and tapotement to relax and elongate the tissue. This treatment generally lasts an hour and is great for anyone looking to relax and suffers with muscular tension. Many people have regular treatments to unwind and relax and to release any unwanted tension.

Benefits:
-Increased muscular flexibility
-Increased joint range of movement
-Increased circulation
-Reduces tension
-Releases endorphins
-Reduce stress

2 Hour Massage (Sports Or Swedish)

2 hrs·£105

30 Minute Appt

30 mins··£35

(90 mins) Manual Drainage Massage (MLD)

1 hr 30 mins··£75

Relaxing Facial Treatment

1 hr··£50

Indian Head Massage (Scalp massage) (Includes Back, Neck & Shoulder massage)

1 hr··£55

Indian Head Massage
The ultimate relaxation treatment! Using years old Indian massage techniques to relieve stress, tension and aids relaxation. You will experience a relaxing, energies back and shoulder massage which focuses on tension areas, followed by a deep, slow and relaxed head, scalp and facial massage. The treatment can be done either seated or lying and pressure of the treatment can be adapted to clients the preference.
Benefits:
- Helps with tension / tightens
- Aid with stress relief as head / scalp massage are very relaxing
- Relaxes mind and body
- Increases blood flow
- Aid lympth drainage

Facial & Back Massage (90 Mins)

1 hr 30 mins··£75

Hot Stone Massage

1 hr··£55

90 Minute - Hot Stone Massage & Indian Head Massage

1 hr 30 mins··£75

90 Mins (female Therapist)

1 hr 30 mins·£75

2 hour Pamper Package (Facial & full body Massage)

2 hrs··£105

90 Minute Full Body Swedish (relaxing) Massage

1 hr 30 mins·£75

Kinesio Taping

30 mins·£35

Full Body Swedish Massage And Head Massage (90 Minutes)

1 hr 30 mins·£75

Thai Compress Massage (relaxation)

1 hr··£65

Thai compression massage

The popular treatment is a perfect detox for clients and will provide ultimate relaxation! This treatment is great for those who lead a busy, stressful lifestyle and simply want to replace. The combination of heated Thai compresses and massage provides a detoxifying treatment that will purify and cleanse the mind a body.

This treatment is similar to hot stone massage, as heat is used along with massage to aid relaxation, however is more of a gentle approach.

(Please not - If you suffer with skin allergies or sensitive skin this treatment may not be suitable for you)

Benefits:
• Reduces tension
• Deep relaxation of muscle and nerve fibres (helps relieve chronic pain arising from overuse injuries)
• Softens and nourishes the skin and acts as a exfoliator.
• Improves the circulation as the massage and heat dilates the blood vessels enabling them to work more efficiently
• Aids the elimination of toxins and waste products through increased lymphatic circulation.
• Restores the body’s vital energy flow (through the stimulation of the Sen Lines)

Oncology Massage (for Cancer suffers)

1 hr··£55

Oncology Massage

What Is Oncology massage?

A gentle touch for those fighting cancer.
Specifically designed to address unique needs and sensitivities, it induces deep relaxation and offers a range of benefits.
Helping with anxiety, improving confidence and sleep quality and enhance your overall quality of life during a difficult time. This treatment is suitable for those who are under going cancer treatment or in remission.

Also for those with chemotherapy-induced neuropathy, it can be a soothing treatment for pins and needles. Oncology massage works with the lymphatic system and can help to reduce swelling that can be a side effect from treatments.

During your oncology treatment, let our skilled therapists provide you with the nurturing touch and gentle care you deserve. Our specialized oncology massage sessions are tailored to your unique needs, providing relief from pain, reducing anxiety, and promoting overall well-being. With a deep understanding of the intricacies of cancer care, we create a safe and comforting environment, helping you find solace and relaxation amidst your journey.

Benefits and aims of Oncology massage can include:
● Reduced anxiety
● Improved physical and emotional confidence.
● Improved sleep
● Improved quality of life
● Reduced pain and improvement of mood, reduced stress levels
●Reduced pain and improvement of mood, reduced stress levels
● Increased energy levels
● Helps with neuropathy (pins and needles, numbness in hands and feet)
sometimes caused by Chemotherapy
● Increased circulation
● Reduced nausea

We kindly ask you gain medial consent from your cancer care team before booking an appointment with us.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the treatment. Please feel free to get in touch

Oncology massage will in no way help to treat the cancer. It promotes relaxation and a sense of well being during and after oncology treatments.

Ultimate Relaxation - 2 hour Hot Stone Massage (includes scalp)

2 hrs··£105

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