<?xml version="1.0"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><title><![CDATA[News - The Massage Therapist - Sydney Sports and Remedial Massage]]></title><link>http://www.themassagetherapist.com.au/</link><description><![CDATA[<meta http-equiv="Content-Language" content="en" /><meta name="description" content="Late night remedial, sport & relaxation massage in sydney CBD till 9pm evening. Private health fund rebate" /><meta name="keywords" content="massage, sydney massage" />]]></description><language>en-us</language><pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:22:43 -1100</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:22:43 -1100</lastBuildDate><webMaster>info@themassagetherapist.com.au</webMaster><item><title><![CDATA[We have you covered]]></title><link>http://www.themassagetherapist.com.au/news/we-have-you-covered/</link><description><![CDATA[Do you have a Private Health Insurance ? MBF, NIB, HCF, HBA and Medibank Private. Private health insurance provides a range of insurance packages that combine health insurance and extras cover. For...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you have a Private Health Insurance ?&nbsp;&nbsp;MBF, NIB, HCF, HBA and Medibank Private.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Private health insurance provides a range of insurance packages &nbsp;that combine health insurance and extras cover.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For example some packages comes with a remedial massage, dental, optical and physiotherapy.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Most health funds extras expire within a year and some have a waiing periods, so use up the available credit before it expired.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Some&nbsp;extras cover products have different waiting periods for the different types of services.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Please check with your insurance company whether you are covered.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>To make an appointment please use our&nbsp;E-Self Service fully automated <a href="http://www.appointmentdiary.com.au/THE_MA63811891" target="_blank">online booking systems</a> available 24 hours, 7 days a week.</p>]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -1100</pubDate><guid>http://www.themassagetherapist.com.au/news/we-have-you-covered/</guid><enclosure type="image/jpeg" length="2627" url="http://www.themassagetherapist.com.au/media/pics/site/imagecache/E9A75CBF524CEC1282933DE667050EDB.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Increases Your Sports Performance]]></title><link>http://www.themassagetherapist.com.au/news/increases-your-sports-performance/</link><description><![CDATA[Do you know sports massage can help reduce soreness by flushing out the lactic acid that is produced while exercising , lactic acid can build up in muscles and cause soreness over time. Having a...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="left">Do you know sports massage can help reduce soreness by flushing out the lactic acid that is produced while exercising&nbsp;, lactic acid can build up in muscles and cause soreness over time.</p><p align="left">Having a sports massage can also help reduces muscle tension, promotes muscle flexibility and reduce the muscle spasms that occurs with vigorous exercise, therefore decreases your chance of developing a muscle injury.</p><p align="left">&nbsp;</p><p align="left">What is Sports Massage?</p><p><p>Sports massage is a form of massage that utilizes specific strokes to help athletes obtain maximum performance and physical conditioning by increasing power, endurance, and mobility - both before and after an event or exercise.</p></p><p align="left">&nbsp;</p><p><strong><p align="left">Who Can Benefit?</p></strong></p><p align="left">Sports massage is particularly beneficial when an athlete is in training for an event.&nbsp; It's also helpful for anyone who routinely stretches their physical limits through movement.</p><p align="left">Swimmers, runners,&nbsp;rugby players, dancers and those who practice strength training or aerobics, have benefited from sports massage.</p><p align="left">&nbsp;</p><p><strong><p align="left">What Are the Common causes of Sports Injuries?</p></strong></p><p align="left">Injuries are commonly experienced when an individual has overtrained, fails to sufficiently warm up, receives trauma, or has muscular imbalances, poor flexibility, mineral deficiencies, inadequate endurance, or simply does too much too soon.</p><p align="left">Insufficient muscle strength and poor muscle tone may also lead to injury or a muscle tear.</p><p align="left">&nbsp;</p><p><strong>How Can Sports Massage help in Rehabilitation?</strong></p><p>Sports massage can accelerate the healing process, increase range of motion, reduce adhesions, and reduce swelling, bruising, and pain.</p><p>Areas of stress in other muscles, created through compensating for an injury, can be eased with a regular sports massage regimen.</p><p>Sports massage can partially compensate for lack of exercise during inactivity while recovering from injury.</p><p align="left">&nbsp;</p><p>To make an appointment please use our E-Self Service&nbsp;fully automated <a href="http://www.appointmentdiary.com.au/THE_MA63811891" target="_blank">online booking systems</a> available 24 hours, 7 days a week.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Appointment systems are fully automated, there is no need to call.&nbsp;&nbsp;You will receive an email confirmation if you supply your email address during the booking process.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For cancellation, reschedule, or any other question please call 0430 277 783</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Massage Therapist&nbsp;</p><p align="left">&nbsp;</p><p align="left">&nbsp;</p><p align="left">&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -1100</pubDate><guid>http://www.themassagetherapist.com.au/news/increases-your-sports-performance/</guid><enclosure type="image/jpeg" length="4102" url="http://www.themassagetherapist.com.au/media/pics/site/imagecache/D731C16D9C944A25F7B1FFCC9E4B197E.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[45 Minutes Massage]]></title><link>http://www.themassagetherapist.com.au/news/45-minutes-massage/</link><description><![CDATA[If you have a busy schedule why not have a 45 minutes massage ? In under one hour you can go back to work fully recharge and feeling better. 45 Min $65 To make an appointment please use our E-Self...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="background-color: #393f3f">If you have a busy schedule&nbsp;why not have a&nbsp;45 minutes massage ?</span></p><p><span style="background-color: #393f3f">In under one hour you can go back to work fully recharge and feeling better.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span class="size12" style="background-color: #393f3f; color: #a5a5a5;">45 Min $65</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>To make an appointment please use our&nbsp;E-Self Service&nbsp;fully automated</p><p><a href="http://www.appointmentdiary.com.au/THE_MA63811891" target="_blank">online booking systems</a> available 24 hours, 7 days a week.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Appointment systems are fully automated, there is no need to call.&nbsp;&nbsp;You will receive an email confirmation if you supply your email address during the booking process.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For cancellation, reschedule, or any other question please call 0430 277 783</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>NO.1 Sydney Massage Clinic</p>]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -1100</pubDate><guid>http://www.themassagetherapist.com.au/news/45-minutes-massage/</guid><enclosure type="image/jpeg" length="1977" url="http://www.themassagetherapist.com.au/media/pics/site/imagecache/47AC1F9A78DDDD6A8F9CFB3832404C77.jpg"/></item></channel></rss> 