Orthopedic Massage

Orthopedic Massage (OM) focuses on the treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal dysfunction and pain.

In addition to treating specific injuries, OM is used to increase range of motion, decrease and manage pain and restore normal body movement and function. It can also help expedite recovery from an activity/competition and alleviate post-exercise soreness.

SMI has developed a unique type of OM that combines deep tissue sports massage, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, Active Release Techniques ® (A.R.T.), Kinesio Taping ®, and assisted stretching.

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Virtual Services

For over 20 years, the Sports Medicine Institute (SMI) has been dedicated to helping athletes in the Bay Area overcome injuries, maintain high levels of athletic performance and improve musculoskeletal function. We are excited that we are now able to offer our services to people all over the world through virtual sessions!

SMI therapists Eva Popper or Paul Francisco will help you navigate the rehabilitation process of a nagging pain or injury, and/or develop positive habits around warm-up, cool-down and self-massage routines to enhance your training program and reduce the likelihood of injury. These virtual sessions will include instruction on self-massage (roller/ball work), exercises and stretches tailored to your individual needs.

Initial Session - 45 mins- $150:

This session will focus on assessment- physical evaluation, discussion of goals, injury history, exercise history etc..

Follow up sessions - 30 minutes - $100:

These sessions will focus on implementing the plan, teaching exercises, stretches, self massage etc.

For more information or to schedule a Virtual Session please send and email to Eva Popper at smisf@smiweb.org

A Powerful Partnership

Purple Patch and Sports Medicine Institute (SMI) have a long history of collaboration on athlete performance, with Mark Fadil and Matt Dixon teaming up to guide many professional and amateur athletes, as well as fitness enthusiasts, to their best performance.

With SMI’s rich history in elite athletics, as well as an appreciation of the needs of the time-starved athlete, integration into the Purple Patch Center experience makes perfect sense.

 
 
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Fix Your Niggles

You don’t need to be a Purple Patch Center Member to utilize SMI’s Orthopedic Massage Services, all are welcome!

SMI Orthopedic Massage is effective for treating:

  • Frozen Shoulder

  • IT Band Syndrome

  • Plantar Fasciitis

  • Neck Pain

  • Muscle Pulls and Tears

  • Recovery From a Competition or Event

  • Low Back Pain

  • Scar Tissue

  • Tendonitis

  • TMJ

And many more…

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