Deep tissue massage / Trigger point release workshop
Short course
Blended
Description
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Type
Short course
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Level
Intermediate
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Methodology
Blended
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Class hours
21h
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Duration
3 Days
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Personal tutor
Yes
Massage Courses 4 U have developed this unique workshop for Exercise Professionals. Prior Learning accepted for Anatomy and Physiology
This 3 day fast-track workshop enables exercise professionals to further their skills and gain confidence in the application of pre and post exercise massage . Participants will learn techniques to work with common conditions presented by clients such as adhesions and muscle tightness as well as painful trigger points.
Qualified Therapists with an accredited qualification in body work, ie, massage therapist, reflexologist, aromatherapist, physiotherapist may also attend this workshop
About this course
• Outcomes:
• Participants will acquire necessary experience to perform a full massage routine incorporating Swedish massage techniques.
• How to observe posture
• Palpation technique
• Understanding of trigger points and how to alleviate them
• Good understanding how trigger points develop
• Knowledge of where trigger points are located on the body
• Palpation techniques for locating trigger points
• Ability to apply tools like elbow and thumbs appropriately
• Skin rolling which seeks to remove restriction in the superficial fascia. It can be used to pin point areas of tension
• Arm and leg pulls Joint pulls connect the fascial web from the top of the head to the tip of the toes. Joint pulls will release any fascial restrictions.
• Cross handed stretches These are performed on the skin each hand pushing in opposite directions. This technique can be used over large and small areas.
• Transverse diaphragm releases This helps to free the 3 transverse planes in the body
• The ability to apply "tools" such as the arm, fist and palm appropriately in order to develop Soft Tissue skills
Also covered in the course manual will be
• Client ethics
• Health and Safety
• First Aid
• Benefits and Contra indications
Pre-requisite: Level 2 qualification or above
Good standard of English and a willingness to learn are essential
Post Graduate Certificate
Taught only by qualified and experienced Therapist/ Tutor
Once enrolled, the student will receive by email the course manual to download and begin reading. 3 days of intensive training, plus case studies complete the course. No formal assessment, the student is graded by continuous assessment throughout
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Subjects
- Trigger point location and treatment
- Massage routine for pre and post exercise
Teachers and trainers (1)
Vee Jones
Senior Tutor
ITEC CIEH, IOSH. IPTI. CMA. BA Qualified in massage 1984 Qualified in Sports Physiotherapy 1985 Qualified adult education tutor 1999 Qualified in Health and Safety in 2004 Gained BA in Education and Training 2005
Course programme
This is the background and theory that you study from home and then complete an online test paper. It is easily completed with between 8-12 hours of study time. For some people it may take a little longer.
Introduction to Sports massage therapy
Definition of Sports massage
The role of the Sports massage therapist
Limitations and referrals
A&P for Sports massage
Effects and benefits in detail
General indications for massage
Indications for Sports massage
Gender-specific characteristics
Categories of body shape
Posture and postural defects
Postural assessment
Muscle fatigue
Contraindications
Precautions
Restrictions
Classifications of injuries
Acute injury
Chronic injury
Inflammation
Common types of injury
Flexibility
Pre-event massage
Post-event massage
Massage during training
The importance of correct breathing
Re-assessing clients
Setting up for treatment
Client preparation
Consultation and consultation form
Informed consent
Before and after treatment protocols
Massage mediums
Palpation techniques
Massage techniques
Trigger point techniques
Massage routine
Additional information
Suggested reading and reference material
Your notes and questions
Client consultation form
Case studies
Additional information
Deep tissue massage / Trigger point release workshop