Sports Massage

The course syllabus is structured as follows:

• Lesson One - Basic Massage Techniques
  • Introduction
  • Effleurage
  • Petrissage
  • Friction
  • Tapotement
  • Vibration
• Lesson Two - Specific Sports Massage Techniques
  • Cross Fibre Massage
  • Compression Massage
  • Deep Longitudinal Stroking (Muscle Stripping)
  • Muscle Release Techniques
  • Muscle Stretching
  • Lymphatic Drainage
  • Mechanical Massage
  • Intra-sound
• Lesson Three - Boundaries to Treatment/Injury Recognition and Prevention
  • Contra-indications of Sports Massage
  • Refer for Medical Opinion
  • Consultation/Records
  • Injury Prevention
  • Clothing
  • Exercise Regimes
  • Warming up and Cooling Down
  • Sports Injuries
  • R.I.C.E
  • Injury Recognition
  • Postural Indications of Muscle Imbalance
  • Treatment Guide
• Lesson Four - Types of Massage/Common Problems of the Foot and Ankle
  • Pre-Sports Massage
  • Post-Sports Massage
  • Remedial or Injury Massage
  • Foot Massage Routine
• Lesson Five - Common Problems of the Knee
  • Knee Massage Routine
  • Self-Test
• Lesson Six - Massage of the Whole Leg
  • Specific Muscle Problems
  • Lower Leg Muscles
  • Thigh Muscles
  • Mechanical Massage
• Lesson Seven - Massage of the Arm, Elbow and Hand
  • Main Muscles
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Massage Routine
• Lesson Eight - Massage of the Neck and Upper Back
  • Neck and Upper Back Muscles
  • Muscle Release Points
  • Neck Release
  • Back and Neck Massage Routine
• Lesson Nine - Massage of the Lower Back and Buttocks
  • Muscles
  • Back Pain and Injuries
  • Lower Back Massage
  • Trigger Points
• Lesson Ten - Massage of the Chest and Abdomen/Some Points on Starting up a Sports Massage Clinic
  • Main Muscles
  • Advertising your Services
  • Where to Work
  • Opening a Clinic

One day of Practical Training is essential for this course. Practical workshops can be held in various locations around the UK and are available for an additional fee of £75 per day. Your practical training is a valuable opportunity to learn directly from an experienced practical training tutor with specialist skills.