Mechanical Massage

Workshop 14:
Tests, Tips and Tricks for New Therapists

What
A one-day
workshop
Where
The British School of Osteopathy, London
When
TBC 2011
How much?
You pay the price you want!

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Who’s it for?

Newly qualified massage therapists wanting to get an feel for deeper, more advanced techniques and yes, once having spent a fabulous day with us, you pay what you want - whether that's £10 or £110, we leave you to decide what you think the day's been worth.

Where you’ll train
UKFor 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. 

What you’ll learn:
Workshop snapshot

On this 98% practical workshop Jane Johnson, Chartered Physiotherapist will teach you many of the tips and tricks employed by experienced therapists.

Techniques will include deep tissue massage, specialised forms of therapeutic stretching (Soft Tissue Release and Muscle Energy Technique), plus useful assessments (Range of Movement and Visual Analogue Scale), tractioning, and some of Jane’s favourite treatment tips.

With other newly qualified therapists come and gain skills that you can safely incorporate into your practice. Come and be inspired! Oh, and because we are nice people we promise not to test you on your muscles or to ask you how many phalangeal bones you have and as we say, at the ned of the day you pay the price you want.

What you’ll learn:
The big picture

On the day:
Tests You’ll Learn
How to test the length of hamstrings
How to test the range of movement (ROM) in the neck
How to assess and record a client’s pain, stiffness or discomfort

Treatment Tips and Tricks in Supine
Tractioning of the shoulder joint
Safe active-assisted stretches for the neck
Passive neck stretches using a towel
Stretching latissimus dorsi
Rocking of the lumbar area
Deep tissue massage to the calf

Treatment Tips and Tricks in Prone
Hands-free calf stretches
Deep tissue forearm massage to the calf
How to really get under the scapula (how to do it; should you do it?)

Treatment Tips and Tricks in Sitting
Soft Tissue Release (STR) to upper trapezius
Neuromuscular Technique (NMT) and STR to levator scapulae
Muscle Energy Technique (MET) to pectorals