Sports Injuries & Sports Massage (Level 3) Course

Course Structure

Sports Injuries

Module 1: Contra-Indications to Treatment Referral

1.1 Assess Intrinsic and Extrinsic Injuries and summarise:

• Implemental injuries
• Vehicular injuries
• Environmental factors

1.2 Define the following terms:

• The ages concept
• Psychological Fitness
• Lifestyle

1.3 Explain the reasons for employing warm up and cool down routines.

Module 2: Basic Principles of Treatment

2.1 Introduce Planes and Axes and discuss structures and their positions in relation to the Anatomical Position.

2.2 Discuss a number of descriptions or landmarks found on skeletal bones.

Module 3: Sport Injuries to Lower Limbs

3.1 Analyse some of the most common foot problems.

3.2 Discuss Metatarsalgia giving symptoms, causes and treatment.

3.3 Summarise the following:

• Heel Spur
• Ganglion
• Morton’s Toe

Module 4: Sport Injuries to Lower Limbs

4.1 Examine the knee and introduce the different ligaments that come under stress during sporting activities.

4.2 Describe medial ligament strain giving symptoms, cause and treatment.

4.3 Introduce the Apleys knee test and the Mc Murray Test.

4.2 Describe the rapid and slow swelling of joint effusion.

Module 5: Sport Injuries to Lower Limbs

5.1 Discuss a stress fracture, where it is found, its causes, symptoms, and treatment.

5.2 Evaluate a shin splint giving symptoms, cause and treatment.

Module 6: Sport Injuries of the Shoulder

6.1 Analyse injuries to the shoulder and show what roles ligaments and muscles play.

6.2 Identify symptoms, causes and treatments of frozen shoulder.

Module 7: Sport Injuries of the Head and Neck

7.1 Describe the two main muscles found in the neck, give a description of each and where they are situated.

7.2 Assess the following injuries, giving symptoms, causes and treatment:

• Arthritis
• Disc joint pain

Module 8: Sport Injuries of the Hand, Arm and Elbow

8.1 Explain the symptoms, cause and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome.

8.2 Define the following injuries, giving symptoms, causes and treatment:

• Golfer’s elbow
• Tennis elbow

8.3 Summarise your understanding of elbow dislocation.

Module 9: Sport Injuries of the Back

9.1 Examine the vertebral column and name the five groups of vertebrae.

9.2 Define the following:

• The Lumbar Vertebrae
• The Sacral Vertebrae
• The Coccygeal Vertebrae

9.3 Describe your understanding of trigger points and give points to be remembered when applying treatment.

Module 10: Taping and Strapping of Injuries

10.1 Identify benefits to the athlete of taping an injury and give instances when it should not be applied.

10.2 Introduce procedures to be followed before taping and when applying tape.

10.3 Explain the procedure you would use when supporting the Quadriceps.

Sports Massage

Module 1 – Introduction - Basic Massage Techniques

1.1 Describe Petrissage briefly.

1.2 Define your understanding of Tapotement including Hacking.

1.3 Summarise your interpretation of fibrositis.

1.4 Identify superficial kneading massage and explain why the body should be covered for a period after massage treatment.

Module 2 - Specific Movement for Massage

2.1 Discuss what Cross Fibre massage is mainly effective on.

2.2 Describe how you would interpret Compression massage.

2.3 Summarise muscle stripping and its benefits.

2.4 Analyse mechanical massage showing the important advantages.

Module 3 - Contra-Indications to Massage

3.1 List the contra-indications to sports massage.

3.2 Discuss six instances when you would refer an injury for medical opinion and explain why.

3.3 Summarise why is it important to warm up before exercise and outline two effects warm up has on the body.

3.4 Define the benefits of ice treatment.

Module 4 - Sports Injury Massage

4.1 Describe the six rules for pre-sport massage.

4.2 Explain the benefits of post sport massage and give four of the rules.

4.3 Analyse what massage treatment you would use on a patient with Plantar Fasciitis.

4.4 Discuss what treatment would be beneficial to a sufferer of Tendonitis.

Module 5 - Massage of the Knee

5.1 Define symptoms and treatment of the following conditions:

• Medial Ligament Strain
• Cartilage Problems
• Patella Tendonitis
• Iliotibial Tract Pain

5.2 Evaluate Osgood Schlatters condition in brief.

Module 6 - Massage of the Leg

6.1 Analyse the procedure used when giving massage to the entire leg.

6.2 Identify the anterior and posterior muscles of the lower leg.

6.3 Summarise the hamstring muscles, where they are found, their functions and how you would treat them in case of an injury, with massage.

Module 7 - Massage of the Arm, Elbow and Wrist

7.1 Describe the biceps muscle and show how they are inserted into the radius and ulna.

7.2 Summarise Carpal Tunnel Syndrome describing what it is and how it can be treated.

7.3 Judge how injuries can occur to the Triceps muscles giving recommended treatment.

Module 8 - Massage of the Neck and Shoulders

8.1 Discuss procedures you would follow before starting any work around the neck area.

8.2 Analyse the two main muscles of the neck.

8.3 Explain the function of the Scalenus Muscle and indicate where it is found.

Module 9 - Massage of the Back and Buttock Area

9.1 Describe which other part of the body should be treated alongside lower back problems and give reasons.

9.2 List the five conditions to referral including instances other than muscular problems.

9.3 Analyse poor posture and give three treatments for deeper chronic injuries to a muscle.

9.4 Discuss Trigger Points.

Module 10 - Massage of the Chest and Abdomen

10.1 Discuss how the pectoral muscles are treated by the massage therapist.

10.2 Introduce the diaphragm and its importance in respiration.

10.3 Identify how you as a massage therapist would work on the diaphragm of a client.

10.4 Define how you would advertise your business.

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