Post graduate Diploma in Sports and Remedial Massage
Book with provider - North London School of Sports Massage
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Date(s) |
12th Sep 2010 |
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Length | 11 days |
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Cost | £1,585.00 |
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CPD hours | 77 |
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Venue | North London School of Sports Massage |
Summary
This is an eleven-day professional BTEC diploma in Sports and Remedial Massage (level 4 or 5) to further your hands on skills. On the course you will acquire a variety of manual techniques which can be applied using clinical reasoning to a wide range of musculoskeletal ailments. The course will cover a wide range of soft tissue techniques which will include some of the more advanced skills using Muscle Energy Techniques, Soft Tissue Release and Neuromuscular Technique. On graduation therapists will be apply for membership with the Sports Massage Association (SMA) or London & Country Society of Physiologists (LCSP).
All tutors have successful sports massage practices of their own, and can offer extensive hands-on remedial massage advice. Bringing years of experience working with elite performance athletes, medical practitioners and physical therapists. Many of the tutors hold further credentials in osteopathy, physiotherapy, sports therapy, nursing, biomechanics, sports coaching and functional fitness.
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Content
The course will comprise o the following elements@
- General Massage: effleurage, petrissage, compression, vibrations, friction, deep tissue, tapotement
- Advanced techniques: Muscle Energy Techniques - Post Isometric Relaxation & Reciprocal Inhibition
- Soft Tissue Release
- Trigger Point Release
- Positional Release
- Neuromuscular Technique
- Pre & Post Event work
- Contraindications & Benefits
Restrictions
Applicants must have one of the following: a degree in Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, Sports Rehabilitation, Chiropractic, or be a 2nd year Osteopathy student
Audience
This course is aimed at Physiotherapists, Graduate Sports Therapists, Sports Rehabilitators, Osteopaths, Chiropractors.
Participant feedback
"This was definitely the most intense and 'hands-on' course I've ever attended. The demonstrations were excellent and entertaining and the constant tutoring throughout very helpful and encouraging. All the staff were friendly and approachable throughout, and in terms of pleasure, new skills learnt and value-for-money, this course comes out top of my list."
