Sports & Orthopaedic Massage

Venue: HCD, 14 Main Street, Swords, County Dublin.

Course Fee: €2200

Exam Fee: €110

Payment Plan:

Deposit of €600 – to secure your place on the course *Pay Deposit Now
1st Instalment of €435 – due on the first day of the course
2nd Instalment of €425 – due in Oct
3rd Instalment of €425 – due in Nov
4th Instalment of €425 – due in January 2024

https://hcd.ie/courses/sports-massage-course/

HCD offers the most comprehensive, cutting edge sports massage program in Ireland. This course teaches a multidisciplinary, pain free, approach to deep tissue body work and the treatment of sports injuries. Active, Passive and Resisted tests will evaluate the nature, severity, area of injury and the type of tissue involved. Advanced techniques are then used to release myofascial restrictions and Neuro-Muscular trigger points, treat any disorganised collagen, restore normal resting tone and joint mobilization to re-establish joint mobility.

The advanced techniques used in Sports Massage include:

Connective Tissue Massage (CTM)
Soft Tissue Release (STR)
Neuro-Muscular Technique (NMT)
Muscle Energy Technique (MET)
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
Positional release and strain/counter strain
Myofascial Massage
An introduction to Orthopaedic Massage techniques
Training will focus on precise testing, treatment and rehabilitation exercises for:

Legs – Shin Splints, Plantar Fasciitis, Compartment Syndrome and Calcaneal Bursitis
Thigh – I.T. Band Syndrome (Runner’s Knee), Chondromalacia Patella, Adductor and Hamstring Strains
Back – Chronic back ache (Lumbago)
Shoulder – Rotator Cuff Injuries and Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen shoulder)
Neck – Torticollis & Whiplash
Forearm – Medial Epicondylitis, Lateral Epicondylitis and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Unique to this course:

Cutting edge treatment of Sprains and Strains, and differentiating between Tendonitis, Tendonosis and simple tendon pain.
Concise information on Active, Passive and Resisted testing. What these tests tell the therapist about the clients injury and what constitutes a positive test for each sports injury.
Recognising common patterns of muscle imbalance
Effective rehabilitation – strengthening exercises using resistance bands on weak muscles and stretching of overused tense muscles using the Mattes Method of Active Isolated
Stretching
HCD superior quality presentation
Full Colour Photographic Presentations
Video Presentations
3D Graphics

This treatment has proven to be very successful in the rehabilitation of both recent and long standing, chronic injuries. It is also of great benefit to non-sports people, increasingly referred to as ‘occupational athletes’ who develop restricted range of motion and pain from repetitive movements, poor posture and sedentary lifestyles.

Training also includes the use of Sports Massage in pre and post event situations, injury prevention, corrective and conditioning treatments.

Examination
iUSP 151 – Conducting Subjective and Objective Assessment
Treatment evidence
5 treatment evidence forms covering analysis of posture, range of movement, muscle testing, functional testing and Orthopaedic testing

iUSP 193 - Treatment Modalities to Support Soft Tissue Repair
Assignment - Research and Critically Evaluate a Variety of Modalities to Support Soft Tissue Repair

iUSP 157 - Sports Massage Techniques to Prevent amd Manage Injury
a) Treatment evidence - Evidence of 5 treatments
b) Practical exam: 1 hour

Each Student Requires
2 Pillows
2 Pillow Cases
2 Towels

A uniform is required for the practical examination:
- Black tunic
- Black trousers
- Black footwear

Recomended Books & Apps
The Concise Book of Muscles - By Chris Jarmey
Apps – 3d4medical essential anatomy 5 or 3d4medical complete anatomy

T: 01 8956337
E: info@hcd.ie