Sports Massage for Kids & Teens in Booragoon

It is an individualised remedial massage appointment tailored to a young person’s age, sport, preferences and comfort. The therapist first discusses their activities and areas of muscular tightness or soreness, then selects suitable hands-on techniques.

Use our massage booking page to select a remedial massage appointment. Tell the clinic it is for a child or teenager, including their age and sport, so we can confirm a suitable therapist and appointment length. Call (08) 9468 3555 if unsure.

We offer massage for kids and teenagers, but the appropriate starting age, therapist and treatment approach depend on the young person’s needs. Contact the clinic with their age before booking if you are unsure.

Yes. Under Adaptive’s current policy, a parent or guardian must stay in the treatment room throughout an appointment for someone under 16. For older teenagers, please contact us about consent and attendance arrangements.

Absolutely. We explain the proposed massage in language that makes sense to them, ask about their comfort and respect their preferences. They can ask us to change, pause or stop at any point.

The therapist talks with the young person and parent or guardian about sport, training, competition, symptoms and goals. Treatment is then explained and adapted to the young person’s needs and comfort.

No. It is not a fixed adult sports massage routine. Pressure, positioning, treatment areas and techniques are matched to the young person’s age, preferences and comfort. Stronger pressure is not automatically better.

Tell us beforehand. We can explain what to expect and talk through concerns. Treatment should never be forced; the young person’s willingness and comfort are essential.

Not necessarily. Your therapist will explain clothing and draping options relevant to the areas being treated. Modesty, privacy and comfort are prioritised, and you can discuss preferences before treatment begins.

Some young athletes find massage helps them feel more comfortable when their muscles are tight or sore after sport. Responses differ. Massage is an optional part of recovery, not a guaranteed way to prevent injuries, improve performance or replace sleep, food, hydration and appropriate training.

We can discuss needs associated with football, soccer, netball, basketball, tennis, swimming, athletics, dance, gymnastics and other activities. Suitability and therapist availability depend on the young person’s age, symptoms and treatment needs.

For some young athletes, an occasional massage may be a welcome comfort or recovery choice during a busy sporting season. The right frequency varies, and routine massage is not necessary for every young person. We can discuss their training schedule and preferences without recommending unnecessary appointments.

No. Young people may book because they feel tight or sore from training or simply want a comfortable massage between busy sporting weeks. If they have an injury, significant pain or limited function, an assessment may be more appropriate.

There is no universal best timing. Some prefer massage after a demanding training or competition period; others want a lighter appointment during a busy week. Tell the therapist about upcoming events so pressure, timing and treatment can be discussed. Avoid trying unfamiliar or intense treatment immediately before an important event.

If your child has a specific sports injury, a limp, swelling, restricted movement or persistent or worsening pain, a clinical assessment may be more appropriate than massage alone. Adaptive also provides youth athlete physiotherapy when assessment or rehabilitation is needed.

Session length depends on the child’s age, comfort, goals and areas needing attention. See available remedial massage appointment durations on the booking page, or call us for guidance.

Eligible remedial massage appointments may attract an extras rebate if the child is covered as a dependant under your policy and the therapist and service meet your fund’s requirements. HICAPS is available for eligible claims, but rebates are not guaranteed.

Adaptive Physiotherapy & Massage is at 27 Shields Crescent, Booragoon WA 6154, just off Norma Road. Free onsite parking is available.