Luca Bernasconi
DemoStudio Bernasconi
- 4.8(4)
- Lugano
- Languages: it · en
PhysiotherapySports massageFascia therapy
Basic insurance (KVG)
- Price
- CHF 63–145
- Next appointment
- Available Thu, 15 Oct
Sports massage
Sports massage is massage for people who do sport. It is used before or after training and competitions and is adapted to the strain on the body. Depending on the aim, it is stimulating or more loosening.
- therapists
- 9
- per session
- CHF 95–105
- session length
- 30–60 min
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Origin and approach
Sports massage is based on the strokes of classical massage, combined with stretches and targeted techniques for hard-working muscles. Before exercise it is meant to warm up the muscles, and afterwards to support recovery. It developed in competitive sport and is now also used by recreational athletes.
What a session is like
Length: 30–60 min- You explain which sport you do, how you train and where you have complaints.
- The massage focuses on the muscle groups you use most, for example the legs, back or shoulders.
- Before a competition it is short and stimulating; after exercise it is calmer and more loosening.
- Stretches and tips for recovery are often part of it.
Sports massage: what is it used for?
- Muscle tension and soreness: some studies show that massage can ease tightness and muscle pain after exercise in the short term.
- Recovery after training and competitions: many athletes value the loosening feeling; there is little evidence that it improves performance.
- Sports injuries: it is sometimes used as a complement during recovery, but there is little research on this.
How well is the effect supported?
Complaints for which this method is commonly used, sorted by the state of research. The rating shows how well the effect is supported, not whether it will help you.
What do the dots mean?How to read the rating
- Established
- recommended in guidelines, well studied
- Some evidence
- effect shown in studies, with limitations
- Limited evidence
- few or weak studies
- Traditional use
- used, but hardly studied
The rating covers the research, not the therapist.
- Some evidence
Muscle tension
- Limited evidence
Sports injuries
Therapists: Sports massage
Simone Meier
DemoPhysiotherapie Meier
- 4.8(5)
- Bern
- Languages: de · en · es
- Online
PhysiotherapySports massageManual lymphatic drainageEMRBasic insurance (KVG)- Price
- CHF 63–145
- Next appointment
- Available Thu, 15 Oct
Jonas Wyss
DemoPraxis Jonas Wyss
- 4.8(5)
- Basel
- Languages: de · fr
Manual lymphatic drainageMedical massageSports massage- Price
- CHF 63–135
- Next appointment
- Available Fri, 16 Oct
Costs and health insurance
- Basic insurance
- usually not.
- Supplementary insurance
- often 50–80% with EMR- or ASCA-recognised therapists, often up to an annual maximum.
- Your insurer
- Each profile shows which insurers recognise the therapist.
- Price per session
- usually CHF 95–105, median CHF 100 (60 minutes, as stated by the practices)
Good to know
- Many athletes come regularly, for example during intense training phases or around competitions.
- Fresh injuries such as strains, torn muscle fibres or bruises are not massaged in the first few days.
- If there is swelling, severe pain or you can no longer put weight on a joint, see a doctor first.
Training and recognition in Switzerland
Sports massage is offered by medical massage therapists, physiotherapists and sports massage therapists trained at private schools; training varies. It is usually paid privately; some supplementary insurers contribute if the therapist is registered with EMR or ASCA.