Prentice Sports Therapy
#1 Sports Therapy Clinic in N. Ireland
Sports Therapy and Wellbeing Clinic, - providing a wide range of specialist Therapy Services and treatments to the local community and Northern Ireland’s sporting elite.
ABOUT US
Prentice Sports Therapy was founded in 2005 by owner and principal therapist Paul Prentice. Our clinic is based in Lisburn and provides Manual Therapy Services to the Northern Ireland’s sporting elite, the local community and further afield.
At Prentice Sports Therapy we strive to provide a professional, effective and affordable service regardless of your Injury, Physique and Personal Goals.
As a family business, we provide a friendly and welcoming environment for those needing help with physical ailments.
SERVICES
At Prentice Sports Therapy we pride ourselves on delivering a professional and effective service, by listening to our clients and fully understanding what it is they want to achieve from their session.
Sports Therapy
We will conduct a thorough clinical assessment at the beginning of each session to ascertain crucial information which will assist in our diagnosis and treatment plan. Depending on the ailment and patient preference, our highly skilled team of therapists will utilise techniques from a variety of the services listed on this site, in order to improve the entire musculoskeletal system and achieve maximum results.
Pre Treatments
Pre to any treatments, the therapist will fully inform the patient of their diagnosis and treatment plan, to eliminate any concerns and ensure the client feels at ease.
Post treatment
Post treatment, the client may also receive an aftercare plan. This will be fully explained so the client is aware of what is expected of them, in order to achieve the best recovery outcome.
Meet Our Team
Paul Prentice
In 2003/04 Paul completed his Advanced Diplomas in Sports Massage Therapy and additional certifications in advanced manual therapy techniques. From then, Paul has achieved his BSc Hons Degree along with additional qualifications in Advanced Spinal & Peripheral Joint Manipulation, Functional Integrated Dry Needling (FIDN), Cupping and Combined Sports Taping.
Paul is a highly experienced therapist who has applied his skills at the top level in his field, working with a variety of elite athletes and professional celebrities over the past 14 years. These include;
- Irish F.A. – Senior Team Sports Therapist (2005-2017)
- Double World Champion Boxer – Carl ‘The Jackal’ Frampton (2016)
- HBO Production – ‘Dracula’ (2012)
- HBO Production : ‘Krypton’ – Season 1 (2017)
- HBO Production: ‘Game Of Thrones’ – Season 8 (2017/18)
- HBO Production: ‘Krypton’ – Season 2 (2018/19)
- NABBA – Champion Bodybuilders
- International & Premiership Footballers
- Irish Premiership Footballers
- GAA
- Emergency Service Personnel
As an avid sports person, representing Northern Ireland in football and achieving his Black-Belt in marital arts, Paul fully understands the benefits of professional Sports Therapy. As well as Paul’s affiliation and commitment in the professional sporting world, he also treats a wide range of clients at his private clinic in Lisburn, Co. Antrim.
Paul is the husband to Samara and father to his four sons, Jude, Ollie, Jesse & Cole.
Simon King
My name is Simon King and I’m 37 years old – how I reached this age so quickly is beyond me, but my journey until now has been great and is continuing for the better!
I have been busy achieving a lot of qualifications and experience in the fitness and sporting industry, such as;
- Level 2 gym instructor
- Spin instructor
- Kettlebells
- TRX
- Circuits
- Level 3 personal Training
- Level 3 Diploma Sports Massage Therapist
- Osteopath techniques – Sport and Spine.
- Level 5 Manipulative Therapist
I have been working with Paul and the team here at Prentice Sports Therapy since November 2019, helping to serve clients from the entire province with their physical injuries and rehabilitation back to sports/ daily life… And I Love What I Do!
As Prentice Sports Therapy clinic continues to grow, I am exposed to even more experiences, skills and opportunities, from which my clients can all benefit and I’m really excited for the future!
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FAQs
Sports Massage is a specific type of massage developed over thousands of years. It is a blend of Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Neuro-Muscular and Trigger Point techniques; which are designed to Improve, Maintain, Prevent Injury and Aid recovery of the body’s muscular systems.
Whether you’re a professional athlete or just like to keep fit. If you like to push yourself to your physical limits through movements such as running, cycling, hiking etc or simply exert yourself through strenuous daily activities for example mothers with small children, gardening etc. then Sports Massage can help you!
Too many times people resort to taking prescribed tablets to mask out the pain caused by a muscular imbalance, but this is not getting to the root of the problem.
Here is a list of some of the conditions that can benefit from Sports Therapy:
- Muscular pain
- Back, Neck & Shoulder pain
- Stress
- Headaches
- Stiff neck
- Sciatica
- Sports injuries
- Tendonitis
- Work-related overuse injuries
- Frozen shoulder
- Accidental injuries e.g. whiplash
- Postural strain & imbalance
- Painful disorders of joints & muscles
- Pain of chronic illness & disability
- Arthritic pain & Rheumatism
The simple answer is YES!.. Providing you have a room spacious enough for the massage couch to be set up and adequate room for the therapist to manoeuvre .
Also, there may be an additional charge depending where you live .
Depending on the ailment different techniques such as Deep Tissue Massage/Trigger Point Therapy may be required. Due to the fact that your muscles may already be tender and inflamed, this may cause some discomfort. However, the therapist will always consult you and work within the parameters of your individual pain threshold.
Each treatment will differ from the last depending on the ailment and how much pressure is required to benefit this. At PRENTICE SPORTS MASSAGE we use a variety of techniques in order to alleviate the problem . Such as:
- Soft Tissue Release
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Neuro-Muscular Techniques
- Trigger Point Therapy
After each session the therapist may demonstrate a number of stretching techniques for you to perform at home between sessions. These stretches can help aid the healing process. At this time you will also be given the opportunity to ask any questions that may be concerning you. However, if you have any further queries, feel free to contact Paul via email or by telephone.
Sessions will usually last approximately 45mins. This is inclusive of a short consultation, in which a brief medical history is required, detailing any Contra-Indications to treatment.
Follow up appointments may vary in duration depending on the treatment required, but on average will last between 45mins and 1 hour.
All ailments will differ in severity, depending on the Type, How it occurred and How long you have been suffering.
Although clients may be slightly tender after certain treatments (Treatment Pain), they should notice improvement within a few days, if not immediately!
Contra-Indications are conditions that may be negatively affected by Sports Massage, such as:
- Heart Condions
- Haemophilia
- High/ Low Blood Pressure
- Epilepsy
- Pregnancy (within the first 16 weeks)
- Cancer
- Diabetes
- Blood Disorders
These are just a few examples of the more commonly encountered Contra-Indications and if you suffer from any of the above please seek advice from your medical practitioner as a letter of consent may be required.
Appointment times vary. If you have a strict working schedule please contact Paul directly via email or by telephone .
For details please see contact information.
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