Workshop 14:
Intro to Trigger
Points

Accredited by the CThA-Advanced Training, 5 credits.

Anyone qualified, or about to qualify in massage or sports massage, looking to refresh and re-enforce their skills or learn new ones.

Trigger point therapy is a recognised National Occupational Standard (NOS) for sports massage as set out by Skills Active. (D522)

Where you’ll train
For this workshop we’re at the British School of Osteopathy (BSO)Teaching Centre.

A comprehensive workbook accompanies the day and a certificate of attendance is awarded. In addition to this, we automatically and informally assess all attendees. This ensures that you have reached a good understanding of the subject and are able to apply techniques safely and effectively. 

On this fully hands-on workshop with Jane Johnson, Chartered Physiotherapist you will learn:
The anatomy and physiology of trigger points and why they occur.
Locate and treat trigger points on all the major muscles of the body.

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By the end of the day you will be able to:

Explain what a trigger point is and how it develops (in terms of muscle physiology).
Be able to identify a trigger point using palpation. 
Know how to treat trigger points in all major muscles using manual therapy.
Understand about referred pain in relation to trigger points.