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Diploma in Sports Massage
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Service Description
Level 3 (International) Level 4(National) Covers all aspects of sports massage to enable the therapist to understand the effect and benefits of massage to assist in dealing with injury and training requirements. This qualification is for those who want to work in leisure centres and with sports clubs and competitive athletes and teams. The student will study the theory of sports massage treatments as well as additional anatomy, in particular the origin and insertion of muscles. The underpinning knowledge and skills required to successfully perform a Sports Massage treatment are also required. The curriculum includes studies in: The changes that occur during exercise to the muscular system Physiology of a muscle cell Origin, insertion and action of all the major muscles Effects and stress on muscles during sports Joints Stresses and strains on the spine during sporting activities Diseases and disorders resulting from specific sporting activities Principles of training Injury prevention and management Stages of the healing process Effects of stretching Thermotherapy and cryotherapy Scar tissue and adhesions Possible damage to the skin as a result of sporting activities Contra indications Client care Skills of palpation Sports techniques for the treatment of injury Common sports injuries that may be treated after medical approval
Contact Details
Nefertiti Beauty Academy, Triq Haz Zabbar, Fgura, Malta
+356 99072233
nefertiti.beautyacademy@gmail.com