9 Things You Should Know About Scott Korb

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1 Scott Korb, LMT Scott Korb is a 1991 graduate of the Pittsburgh School of Massage Therapy. As a former athlete, Scott has dedicated his career to working with athletes and athletic conditions. Because of his passion for sports, he set out to gather knowledge and expertise in Sports Massage and Orthopedic and Pain Management Massage. Scott holds the highest certifications and licensure for clinical Sports Massage, Orthopedic and Pain Management Massage and Medical Massage. A Nationally Certified Medical Massage Therapist (NCMMT), his additional certifications include National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Body Work (NCBTMB), Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) and Event Sports Massage Specialist. Scott is a member in good standing of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA). Scott works with athletes at every level, including amateur, elite and professional athletes. His experience includes events with the National Sports Massage Team, the Boston Marathon, the Pittsburgh Marathon, Olympic trials, statewide triathlons, professional sports teams, professional golf events and local sporting events. Recognized as one of the top Sports Massage Therapists in Western Pennsylvania, Scott has owned and operated his practice since His expertise and passion for helping others has led to several speaking engagements, teaching seminars and course development. Scott enjoys traveling to local and regional events with his sports massage team.

2 9 Things You Should Know About Scott Korb 1 Practice Open Since Licensed in Therapeutic Massage and Body Work 3 Extensively Trained in Orthopedic & Pain Management 4 Nationally Certified Medical Massage Therapist 5 Educator & Practitioner; Provides Continuing Education to Massage Therapists 6 Extensive Experience in Sports Massage Including: National Sports Massage Team, Boston Marathon, Pittsburgh Marathon, Olympic Triathlon Trials, Statewide Triathlons, Professional Sports Teams, Professional Golf Events and Local Sporting Events 7 Always Utilizes the Latest Education, Technology and Research in Massage Therapy and Pain Management 8 Offers Free 20 Minute Consultations 9 3 Locations: South Hills, East End and Sewickley

3 Commonly Asked Questions About Massage Q: What is Sports Massage? Sports Massage focuses specifically on the muscle groups affected by the sport, the training and the body s response to those factors. If you are serious about your sport and performance, it is essential to integrate Sports Massage therapy into your training program. Q: What is the importance of Sports Massage for athletes? Prevents injuries Increases flexibility and range of motion Increases blood circulation, carrying nutrients and oxygen throughout the body Helps eliminate metabolic waste Aids in recovery of strenuous workouts Reduces muscle spasms Reduces strain from repetitive motion Pain relief Performance enhancement Q: How can Sports Massage prevent me from getting injured? Regular massage can help manage and prevent injury. Bringing awareness to tight and overstretched muscles that are not responding or functioning efficiently will help to restore balance. Staying on top of your recovery with frequent massage will keep your body fine-tuned and running efficiently. Q: Will Sports Massage enhance my performance? Yes. The following is a list of ways regular massage may enhance performance. Loosens areas of tension and relieves stress before problems become chronic Improves overall muscle, tendon, ligament and structural balance Increases flexibility Corrects postural problems Supports efficient breathing Calms nervous system Increases body awareness Q: How important is Sports Massage for tissue health and recovery? Massage is important to both tissue health and tissue recovery. Regular Sports Massage can maintain muscle balance and prevent tight and overstretched muscles. It s important to have a common-sense approach to tissue health. Warm up thoroughly Self massage for daily maintaince (e.g., foam roller, quad ball and roller stick) Stretch before and after a workout Avoid drastic increases in intensity or duration of strenuous activity Take it easy when fatigued Q: What can massage do for tissue recovery? When possible try to get a post race massage directly after the event, or schedule with your regular therapist the day after the event. Your massage therapist can teach you the RICE method of recovery. RICE is rest, ice, compression, elevation. Your massage therapist can help you formulate a proper stretching program after the swelling and pain subsides. Massage therapy can help reduce pain in the opposing muscle groups. Massage therapy can take the pressure off the injured muscle. Regular massage increases blood

4 Commonly Asked Questions About Massage circulation, allowing the body to flush out metabolic waste. Massage gives the athlete an opportunity to reconnect with mind and body to decompress. Staying on top of your recovery utilizing frequent massage allows your body to function optimally. Q: Can Sports, Orthopedic and Pain Management Massage benefit me if I have past injuries? Yes. Sports, Orthopedic and Pain Management Massage can improve the condition of many injuries. The following is a list of conditions that a skilled therapist can improve: Plantar Fasciitis Achilles Tendinitis Inversion Ankle Sprain Shin Splints Stress Fracture Low Back Pain/Sciatica Rotator Cuff Pain/Strain Cervical Strain/ Sprain/Whiplash Elbow Pain Frozen Shoulder IT Band Friction Syndrome Muscle, Tendon & Ligament Injuries Neck Pain Overuse Syndrome Regular massage can both inhibit the formation of and reduce existing scar tissue from athletic injuries. Q: How can Sports Massage benefit athletes who are training for specific athletic events? On the day of your athletic event there are three types of massage that can be beneficial to you and your performance. Pre Event Massage - This is a brief massage lasting approximately 15 minutes. Your massage therapists will use compression to increase blood flow and firm massage strokes to both warm and energize the muscles. Athletes often use this time to focus on the upcoming event and visualize the outcome. Inter Event Massage For elite athletes that have a long and strenuous event, you could request your therapist to attend the event so that you can have inter event care. This targets specific muscle groups affected by the demands of the day s event. Post Event Massage - Your massage therapist will use slow compression strokes to bring blood and oxygen to tense muscles, to ease soreness and to help flush out metabolic wastes. This massage will also help to assess any structural imbalances or any injuries that may have occurred during the event. This massage lasts approximately 15 to 20 minutes and is intended to begin the process of relieving muscle pain and soreness. Q: How often should I have a Sports Massage? Elite athletes should have a Sports Massage twice a week. Keeping your body flushed of metabolic waste and proper care of your muscle will enable you to perform at your optimal level. Recreational athletes should seek a Sports Massage once a week to once a month based on your need and level of activity. For all athletes Sports Massage is important before and after participating in athletic events.

5 Commonly Asked Questions About Your Sports Massage Therapist Q: Are all massage therapists trained in Sports, Orthopedic and Pain Management Massage? No. The education each therapist has is dependent on their choice to specialize in specific areas of massage practice. Scott has obtained extensive training in Sports Massage, Orthopedic and Pain Management, and Medical Massage. He holds the highest licensure and accreditations in these fields: Graduate of the Pittsburgh School of Massage Therapy Medical Massage National Certification National Certification of Therapeutic Massage and Body Work Licensed Massage Therapist Q: What should you know about your Sports, Orthopedic and Pain Management Massage therapist? It is important that you know your massage therapist s education and skill set. It is essential your massage therapist knows Sports Massage and your body. It is important to have a relationship with your therapist based on trust and effective communication. Regular massage can help manage and prevent injury. Together optimal performance is achieved. Q: Why would you want Scott as your massage therapist? Scott has a long-standing relationship working with athletes and is in tune with athletes needs. He has extensive experience working athletic events: National Sports Massage Team The Boston Marathon The Pittsburgh Marathon The Olympic Triathlon Trials The St. Petersburg, FL Triathlon Professional Sports Teams The US Open Local Sporting Events Q: Why does Scott offer a free 20 minute consultation prior to working with a new client? It gives the client and the therapist an opportunity to meet each other and gives the client an opportunity to discuss any questions and concerns about their presenting injury. The therapist is better able to assess the injury along with the client. A course of action is formulated by both the client and the therapist. A treatment plan and individual needs are clearly communicated and understood.

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