International Certificate in Soft tissue Manual therapy

Course objectives

The course includes the theories and hands on approach on providing effective soft tissue techniques
relevant to your patients’ needs, to setting up a practice and retaining clients,with the physiological,
physical,therapeutic and psychological aspects of myofascial techniques.
The course explains how each soft tissue technique benefits each area and details particular benefits to
the body,during specific pain areas and also both Pre and Post sports event.
Course includes Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilisation, Muscle Release (MFR) Technique,Fascial
reorganization,Positional release,3 D release,Muscle energy technique, Deep tissue release, Active
release technique,Trigger point release, Deep friction massage, Effleurage, Petrissage, Friction, and
Tapotement,Stretching along with self massage techniques. You’ll learn how each works and the
different methods used within each type.

Course Content:

Introduction to Soft tissue manual therapy
Anatomy and Physiology – MUSCLE
Anatomy and Physiology – CONNECTIVE TISSUE
Anatomy and Physiology – NERVE TISSUE
Anatomy and Physiology –MYOFASCIAL TRIGGER POINT
Science of Muscle Palpation
Body mechanics of Manual therapist
Draping and Positioning
Soft tissue assessment
Basic strokes
Tools and equipments

PALPATION AND RELEVANT ANATOMY

Head,Neck and Face
Shoulder,Chest and Upper back
Arm,Forearm and Hand
Trunk and Abdomen

Pelvis and Hip
Thigh and Leg
Ankle and Foot

BASIC AND ADVANCED TECHNIQUES

IASTM- Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilisation
Trigger point release
Deep tissue release
Sports massage
Positional release
Muscle release technique – MFR
3 D Release
Self massage
Muscle energy technique – MET
Fascial reorganization
Active release technique
Stretching

• Course Outcome:

• Global emphasis to work with body builders, wrestlers, runners, footballers, cyclists, swimmers, golfers,
  cricketers, tennis players and other athletes is laid.
• The participants would be well versed with the
  following injuries:
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Shin splints
  • ITB syndrome
  • Hamstring strain
  • Neck pain
  • Headache
  • TMJ disorder
  • Adhesive capsulitis
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Kyphosis
  • Scoliosis
  • Lordosis
  • Constipation
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Muscular strains
  • Back pain
  • Ankle sprains
  • Patellar tendonitis
  • Tennis elbow
  • Golfers elbow
  • Post-Surgical and
  • Traumatic Scars
  • Myofascial Pain and Restrictions
  • Musculoskeletal
  • Imbalances
  • Chronic Joint Swelling
  • Associated with
  • Sprains/Strains
  • Ligament Sprains
  • Non-Acute Bursitis
  • Chronic Ankle Sprains
  • Rotator cuff strain etc.