Stretching techniques for sports massage therapists

This course is for qualified massage therapists who want to develop their skills. This course will help to educate therapists on how to utilise different stretching techniques to enhance their massage treatments.

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Key course information

Date
29/01/12

Day(s)
Sun

Duration
1 week

Time
10:15 - 17:15

Fees
Full fee: £53^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
FTQ51

Availability
This course has finished

^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

This course has finished

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Course outline

What is the course about?

This course aims to help to educate therapists on how they can use different types of stretching techniques both during and after their massage treatments. The course will cover both active and passive stretching techniques that can be applied to muscles usually targeted within sports massage treatments and common sports injuries.

What topics will we cover?

- How to effectively utilise stretching techniques within a sports massage treatment, thus to allow relaxation of tight and stiff muscles, aiding relaxation and enabling the therapist to work at a deeper muscular level
- Demonstration of active stretches to clients for the major muscle groups worked on and targeted for common sports injuries
- The use of passive stretching and PNF stretching techniques on and off the couch
- The use of stretches and what type is appropriate.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- Demonstrate active stretches to clients which they can utilise at home as part of a home care strategy
- Explain the different types of stretching techniques
- Perform different stretching techniques on clients
- Explain the appropriate use of stretching techniques during your sports massage treatments
- Demonstrate how to stretch a client both on and off the couch
- Explain the importance of posture when performing stretches and how to protect your own body to reduce the amount of stresses and strains placed on it when performing stretches.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This course is for qualified sports massage therapists who hold the ITEC Sports Massage Diploma or equivalent.

You should be able to:
Read simple sentences, write a short text, follow instructions, ask and respond to straightforward questions. Clarify and confirm understanding. Read time in common date formats.
PLEASE SEE THE PRE-BODYWORK CHECK LIST BELOW:

The following list is to be used as a guide when undertaking a professional course in body work. We have strict guidelines as we aim to protect the health and safety of students in training whilst providing widest possible access. If you have suffered from any of the conditions listed, please check with a medical practitioner whether it is suitable for you to undertake a bodywork course and bring a referral letter from your doctor to your tutor. Otherwise please do not enrol on the course.

- Epilepsy
- Diabetes
- An untreated medical condition
- Spinal injuries
- A recent operation
- Severe skin disorders
- Severe mental illness
- On medication
- Cardiovascular disorders (high blood pressure, severe varicose veins, heart problems, thrombosis)
- Bone or joint disorders (Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis)
- Pregnancy (or post natal)
- Endocrine disorders
- Knee Problems (for Shiatsu, Thai massage and introductory massage courses only)
- Is there anything else we should know about your health before you enrol for a course? If there is, please let the Health & Movement Studies team know.

If accepted onto a course, a student could be given alternative practical tasks and adjustments may be made where reasonable. However, a student could be asked to leave the course if any situation were to arise which could endanger the well being of that student, or any other student. It is for instance not suitable to work on another student, if you are taking medication that affects your concentration or if you have uncontrolled fits which could cause a danger to others during a relevant activity.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

You will be taught by a mixture of tutor delivered presentations and demonstration. There will be group work exercises and pair work in relation to the performing of stretches. This is a one day course so no work outside this day will be set by the tutor.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

You will be required to bring with you pens and paper. You will also be required to bring with you shorts, t-shirt and trainers and you will be required to take part in the practical component for the different stretching techniques. You will also be required to bring 2 large towels, a small amount of massage oil and anti-bacterial wipes for the practical section on utilising stretches within massage treatments.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Other ITEC Diploma courses or CPD courses for massage therapists. Business skills courses.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2622

health@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times:

During term-time Tuesday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30 Thursday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30

Non term-time Tuesday 17.30 - 18.30 Wednesday 12.30 - 13.30.

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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Health and movement studies

Tel: 020 7492 2622

health@citylit.ac.uk

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