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"The
Essential Course for Bodyworkers - Sports Massage & the Neck!"
TIME
TO GET READY FOR THE OLYMPICS! DON'T MISS ONE OF THE FINAL OPPORTUNITIES TO
TRAIN WITH RALPH STEPHENS BEFORE HE RETIRES FROM THE ROAD! REGISTER NOW!
This
is a two-day hands-on workshop with Day 1 focused on Event Sports Massage and
Day 2 covering Medical Massage for the neck region.
DAY
1 A very complete course in Event Sports Massage. It teaches you timing,
theory, techniques, the specific strokes of Sports Massage and the most
efficient ways to apply them. Learn pre and post event massage routines on both
table and chair. This workshop will help you become a more efficient therapist
at the event or in your office.
This
workshop covers:
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Theory,
timing and techniques for Event Sports Massage.
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The
specific strokes used in Event Sports Massage and the most efficient way to
apply them.
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Cramp
management techniques (these will help when patients get cramps on your
massage table in your office as well as at the sporting event site!).
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Equipment,
preparation and sanitation considerations.
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Pre-Event
Massage routine on a massage table (and demonstrated on a massage chair).
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Intercompetition
Massage.
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Post
Event Massage routine on a massage table (and demonstrated on a massage
chair).
This
workshop will help you become a more efficient, effective therapist by teaching
you a powerful, full body massage that can be done in 12 - 15 minutes. This
leaves you the rest of the session to address the specific complaints of the
patient. You will also learn the neurological effect of each stroke so you can
chose the exact stroke you need to best help your client/athlete.
Sports
Massage, it isn't just for athletes anymore!
DAY 2 Many
Medical Massage client complaints are in the neck region and so the second day
of this course focuses on this area. You will learn assessment, treatment and
rehabilitation techniques. Emphasis will be placed on developing precise
palpatory skills, posture analysis. 80% Hands-on!
You
will learn how to treat conditions such as Headaches, Cervical
Strains, Whiplash, ROM Limitations, Military Neck and much more with safe,
simple, pain-free techniques
Entire
cervical region, posterior, lateral and anterior is studied and examined,
including the anterior muscles like longus coli, scalenes, SCM and hyoids. This
is a very comprehensive cervical routine and addresses almost all cervical
problems. It's awesome!
Participants
should bring: Notebook
& Pen, Wear loose comfortable clothing that allows movement, Bring shorts;
Top that allows access to neck and shoulder (female), An open mind ready to
learn!
Teacher: Ralph Stephens
Relevant articles:
The
Pattern Under the Pain
Painful
Awareness
Date: 18/19
June 2011; 9am to 5.30pm both days
Venue: Edinburgh
Academy Junior School, 10 Arboretum Road, EDINBURGH
EH3 5PL
Cost: £225
[Early Bird £200 if paid in full by 12/04/11]
To book: +44 (0)7526
925734 or info@bodyworkcpd.co.uk
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