The elite standards

C’est par les sportifs de haut niveau que l’ostéopathie est arrivée dans le sport dans les années 80. D’abord réservée à une élite , elle s’est démocratisée  depuis une quinzaine d’année grâce à la reconnaissance officielle de l’ostéopathie (LOI 2002 décret 2007).

Mais aussi grâce à la vulgarisation d’épreuves de masse comme le triathlon, le marathon et les salles de sport qui proposent des modules de préparations physiques de bien meilleure qualité qu’auparavant.

De nombreux protocoles et techniques ont d’abord été validés dans le sport de haute compétition avant d’être validés pour des sportifs avertis qui ne possèdent pas beaucoup de temps mais qui souhaitent rester en bonne santé.

Osteopathy is suitable for all sports: running, weightlifting, football, rugby, dancing, swimming, cycling, etc.

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Injury prevention
Performance improvement
Post-exercise recovery
Rebalancing the body
Support in case of injury

Why osteopathic monitoring for athletes?

Osteopathy is also an excellent complement for athletes, whether amateur or professional. It helps to improve performance, prevent injuries, and optimize recovery. Regular follow-up helps the body adapt to the demands of the sport practiced and correct any imbalances.

1. Injury prevention

The osteopath identifies and corrects muscular and joint imbalances before they develop into injuries (tendonitis, sprains, muscle spasms, chronic pain, etc.).

2. Performance improvement
Improved joint mobility, good muscular balance, and optimized blood circulation help athletes to perform movements more efficiently and improve their endurance.
3. Post-exercise recovery
After an intense workout or competition, osteopathy helps release muscle tension and flush out toxins, thereby reducing post-exertion pain and muscle soreness.
4. Rebalancing the body
Some sports place greater demands on one side of the body than the other (tennis, golf, soccer, etc.). Osteopathic care helps correct these imbalances and prevent compensatory patterns that could lead to pain or injury.
5. Support in case of injury
En complément du suivi médical, l’ostéopathie aide à accélérer la guérison des blessures en améliorant la circulation sanguine, la mobilité articulaire et en réduisant les tensions inutiles.

How often to consult?

  • For prevention : 3 to 4 sessions per year for a regular athlete.
  • During intense training : every 2 or 3 months.
  • After an injury : depending on the severity, several sessions may be required to support rehabilitation.

Osteopathy is suitable for all sports: running, weightlifting, football, rugby, dancing, swimming, cycling, etc.

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What sports-related conditions?

1° Overall state
  • Improved recovery
  • Performance optimization
  • Stress management
2° Musculoskeletal System
  • Traumatic injuries (fracture, dislocation, sprain, post-surgery, etc.)
  • Micro-traumatic injuries (spine, sacrum, coccyx, cervical spine, sciatica, Achilles tendinitis, heel spurs, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, rotator cuff injuries, cuboid/navicular foot sprains, pubalgia, etc.) Posture optimization.
  • Gestion des technopathies (aide à la performance)
3° Digestive system
  • Aerophagia
  • Constipation
  • Liver and gallbladder dysfunction