Sports Massage

This course is designed to enable sports therapists to work effectively in sporting environments expanding your client list to include actively engaged people, ranging from team club players to individual athletes. You will be qualified for employment in health clubs and remedial clinics

The following are a list of some of the topics which are covered on the course:

Regional Anatomy - study of constituent parts of a given body region.
Applied Anatomy - study of how the body parts function individually and in relation to other body regions.
Origin, Insertion and Action of over 50 muscles.
Injuries - study of common injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, bursa and bone and how to assess for each one.
Posture evaluation - how and what to observe for postural symmetry
Treatment - this will build on prior massage technique and include:
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
- Neuro Muscular Technique (NMT)
- Muscle Energy Technique (MET)
- Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
- Soft Tissue Release Technique (STR)
- Connective Tissue Massage (CTM)
- Passive articulation of major joints
Use of ice (Cryotherapy) in acute injuries - it's rationale and method of application.
A look at different types of exercises and stretching routines.
Pre, post and maintenance sports massage routines
Advanced massage techniques
• Anatomy and physiology
• Contra-indications and indications
• Pre- and post-event treatment
• Management of injuries
• Setting up and management of a practice
• Working alongside physiotherapists

You will also accumulate a portfolio of evidence of learning, a useful tool for later reference.

Requirements:
Candidates must have an Anatomy & Physiology qualification and a recognised level 3 massage qualification (to include Business, Health, Safety and Hygiene modules).

Photocopy evidence of this accreditation must accompany your application. Candidates must also have good health, since the course involves a practical component.