Max Martin

Total Therapy

Lower Ground Floor, The Surgery, Elms Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH14 8EE

**Professional Overview** Max is a Sports Therapist and Sports Massage Therapist with a strong foundation in athletic performance and musculoskeletal care, currently advancing his training in physiotherapy. He works with a diverse client base ranging from elite athletes to the general population, supporting injury recovery, performance optimisation, and long term physical health. His approach integrates high quality soft tissue therapy with targeted, individualised exercise prescription to improve movement efficiency and build resilience. Max adopts a results driven, patient centred approach, focusing on both immediate outcomes and sustainable long term progress. **Clinical and Technical Skills** Advanced clinical assessment and reasoning - Conducting comprehensive subjective and objective assessments to identify key dysfunctions and inform effective treatment planning. Soft tissue therapy - Skilled in deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, and advanced manual techniques to reduce pain and improve tissue quality. Exercise prescription and rehabilitation - Designing progressive, individualised programmes targeting strength, mobility, stability, and return to performance. Performance optimisation - Bridging the gap between rehabilitation and performance through structured movement and load management strategies. Taping techniques - Application of supportive and functional taping for both injury management and performance enhancement. Functional movement and biomechanical analysis - Assessing movement patterns to identify limitations and reduce injury risk. Maintenance and recovery strategies - Delivering treatments focused on injury prevention, recovery, and sustained physical performance. **Interpersonal Skills** Clear and effective communication tailored to a wide range of clients. Strong ability to engage and motivate patients throughout rehabilitation. Patient centred care with a focus on individual goals and outcomes. Proven ability to build trust and rapport in both clinical and performance environments. **Specialist Areas** Musculoskeletal and sports therapy, with a particular focus on sports related injuries and performance driven rehabilitation across athletic and active populations. **Clinical Expertise** Max is experienced in delivering comprehensive musculoskeletal assessment and treatment, combining hands on therapy with performance based rehabilitation. His approach focuses on optimising movement and physical function through targeted soft tissue techniques alongside structured strength and conditioning principles, supporting clients from initial injury through to full performance and beyond. **Key Responsibilities** Delivering detailed initial assessments and ongoing treatment sessions. Providing high level, individualised soft tissue therapy. Designing personalised rehabilitation and performance programmes. Supporting clients across injury recovery, maintenance, and performance enhancement. **Previous Experience** Sports Therapy placement with AFC Bournemouth Women’s Team. Sports Therapist within a HYROX focused training environment. **Research and Evidence Based Practice** Max is committed to continuous professional development and the integration of current evidence based practice, supported by ongoing study in physiotherapy. **Professional Interests and Passions** Max is passionate about working with both athletes and highly motivated individuals, with a strong focus on performance oriented rehabilitation and long term physical development. His background in semi professional football and university level golf provides valuable insight into the demands of sport, which he integrates into his clinical practice. He remains actively involved in training and sport including football, golf, gym based training, and surfing, further enhancing his understanding of movement, performance, and recovery. **Professional Memberships** The Society of Sports Therapists SST