Advanced massage for the mid and lower back - 2 day course - £180 (incl. VAT)

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This course is suitable for qualified therapists only, with ITEC or equivalent NVQ Level 3 in A&P and Massage.  You will be asked to sign a form to confirm that you hold A&P/Massage qualifications as required.

The course is accredited by the Complementary Therapists Association (Embody) and 10 CPD credits are available to therapists.

Everybody gets back ache at some point, but for many it can come to rule their lives.  It may seem obvious, but back massage is so fundamental to the massage therapist, we need to stay up to date with effective treatment methods, helping us to receive good feedback from our clients time after time. Also, when it comes to backs and spines, therapists need to know how to assess properly and work safely, so in- depth training is essential. 

In this workshop you will learn;

• Advanced anatomy of the affected area, essential if you are to know what to treat and why
• How to identify the source of the problem with a comprehensive case history
• Common disorders of the area such as, scoliosis, lordosis and chronic tension. Why they occur, how these conditions affect the sufferer and what effects they have on other structures of the body
• To understand how pain affects our stretch reflexes and why that matters
• How to assess correctly, using postural analysis, range-of-movement and a variety of orthopaedic tests, so that treatment can be safe and effective
• How to use techniques such as, deep tissue massage, myofascial technique and trigger point work, as well as suitable passive stretching, which will have a lasting effect
• How to offer the client appropriate aftercare and further treatment or referral if necessary

The course tutor Wendy Allen is a very gifted teacher, who manages to combine a vast wealth of practical knowledge with an easygoing and entertaining teaching style. She is an osteopath with her own practice in Surrey.  She's also a very experienced sports therapist and has taught on sports therapy diplomas for over a decade.  As well as being an accomplished athlete herself, she is still called upon to accompany RAF teams on overseas visits as a therapist.