Sports Massage Therapy
The Sports Massage Diploma with LSTM provides an excellent opportunity
for anybody wishing to further their knowledge in this area. The course
covers a wide variety of sports massage techniques, in many sporting
environments, and will leave any therapist with the confidence to diagnose
and treat many common ailments. The treatment techniques covered are not
just limited to sports injuries, but can be applied to injuries sustained
or associated with everyday life.
LSTM offers a unique learning
environment with small study groups (maximum 8 per group) with a friendly
and encouraging approach to your development as a therapist.
Course
Content Listed below are some of the topics covered on the course:
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Functional Anatomy & Range of Motion (ROM) tests.
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Sports Massage Treatment and Treatment Planning - this will build on
prior massage technique.
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Advanced massage techniques including:
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Deep Tissue, Frictions & Neuromuscular techniques
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Soft Tissue Release
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Muscle Energy Technique
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Connective Tissue Massage & Myofascial techniques
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Pre & Post event Massage
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Injuries & Over-use.
Course Entry Requirements & Pre Requisites This is a level
3 diploma and requires that the students have a validated massage diploma,
including anatomy and physiology, from an authorised governing body. Once
accepted on the course you will be expected to complete the following:
All
homework tasks, which are designed to enhance learning.
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100% attendance of lectures.
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40 hours documented practise in a sporting environment.
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A practical assessments.
Course DurationThis course is held over 7 days
OpportunitiesFollowing
successful completion, students could progress to:
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Work in Sports and Health Clubs as a Sports Therapist.
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Work as a self employed sports injuries and massage therapist.
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Further study such as Osteopathy, Chiropractor, Physiotherapist,
Sports Science, Acupuncture, and Herbal Medicine.
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Treat and consult a wider range of clients.
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Develop Continual Professional Development (CPD) portfolio.
The Examination Body - V.T.C.T.The Vocational
Training Charitable Trust (VTCT) is an awarding body offering vocational
qualifications in Complementary Therapy and Bodywork. VTCT is recognized
and regulated by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA), and
the Department of Education and Employment. VTCT is an independent
examining body that offers impartiality and objectivity in its
examinations. VTCT is recognised by insurance companies for professional
liability insurance. Practitioner insurance is also available upon
successful completion of the course.
Successful candidates will be
eligible to join the Sports Massage Association (SMA).
