Our courses are approved by the SMA (Sports Massage Association). This government-recognised standard is looked for by all professional sporting bodies.
CPD Courses
SSMT run a range of CPD courses.
Thursday 19 June 2008
Myofascial Release for Physiotherpists, Osteopaths and other Healthcare Professionals.
Friday 20 June 2008
Myofascial Release for Sports Massage Practitioners.
One Day Myofascial Release
Thursday 19th and Friday 20th June 2008, 9.00 – 16.30
Myofascial Release is a manual massage technique for stretching the fascia and releasing bonds between fascia, dermal tissues, muscles and bones. It may be used to eliminate pain, ease restriction within range of movement and to restore normal function. Myofascial technique is applied directly or indirectly to allow the connective tissue fibres to realign in a more flexible, functional fashion.
Fascia is located between the skin and underlying tissues making a connective network incorporates the muscles, organs, and skeletal framework.
Myofascial Release technique can be used in treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, trauma and chronic conditions and postural problems.
Course Goals
After attending the course, you will have:
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A better understanding of global fascial anatomy and the role that a restriction within the system can play in movement dysfunction.
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A conceptual framework into which you can integrate fascial work into your current practice.
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Improved palpatory skills with regard to the evaluation of the fascial system and the location of primary restrictions.
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An additional dimension to your clinical reasoning in relationship to patient assessment and treatment, both at a physical and cognitive level.
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An improved understanding at an experiential level as to how the mind influences the body.
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Tools to develop patient awareness of the impact that stress has on their pain and ways to address this.