Physioneeds Academy

Physioneeds Academy

SPORTS MASSAGE

Overview
 
This is a 2 days full of basic to advanced skills of Sports massage to make the therapist best in his field of soft tissue mobilisation for his sports player.A player needs sports massage at every stage of his sports/game with different aims of relaxation,stimulation,releasing the spasm etc.If you are looking for a Hands on experience with splashes of anatomy,biomechanics and palpations,then this is the perfect course for you !
 
Course objectives
 
Know the basic anatomy to apply massage techniques.
Understand the applied biomechanics for deciding the diagnosis.
To be able to assess and palpate the muscles.
To be able to decide the right technique of massage to be applied in different cases.
To be able to perform different techniques of Sports massage.
 
Course content
 
Basics of Massage
  • What is massage
  • Structure and function of skin
  • Structure and function of the lymphatic system
  • Structure and function of the neuro-endocrine system
  • Anatomy and physiology of the major joints and muscles of the body
Physiology of Massage
  • Causes of soft tissue damage
  • Types of soft tissue damage
  • Therapeutic effects of massage
Assessment in Massage
  • Patient history
  • Assessment of whole body
  • Examination 
  • Palpation
Principles of Massage
  • Treatment guidelines
  • Treatment techniques
  • Indications
  • Contraindications to sports massage
  • Principles of best practice for a sports massage practitioner
  • How to establish treatment goals
Techniques in Massage
  • General techniques
  • Special techniques 
  • Evaluating effectiveness in massage treatment

Location

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Who this is for:

  • Physiotherapists 
  • Exercise Specialists 
  • Rehab Specialists 
  • Strength / Conditioning Coach 
  • Athletic Trainers 
  • Osteopaths 
  • Chiropractors 
  • Medical Practitioners 
  • Sports coach
  • Healthcare professional
  • Manual Therapist 
  • Personal Trainers 
  • Fitness trainer

Students will receive:

 
  • Course Manual
  • International certification with CEUs from ISSA,USA along with local credit hours.
  • Workshop kit

Pre-requirements:

There is no pre requirement as this will 80% hands on and 20% lecture to help understand the principles and techniques used. This will be a great place to start should you want to learn everything at once and have strong clinical reasoning on applications. 

Examination:

 

  • Theory online/offline Examination
  • Practical- Individual Testing

What is granted upon completion:

  • Certificate of Sports Message
  • Length of course: 16 hours

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