Workshop 03:
Effective Stretching

Accredited by the CThA-Advanced Training, 5 credits.

Bodyworkers of all disciplines including fitness instructors. It helps if you have some muscle knowledge, but it’s not essential.

Passive Stretching 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. 

To read Jane's article on Using Stretching Techniques (as featured in Today's Therapist) click on the link.

The focus of Jane Johnson's, Chartered Physiotherapist, workshop is on the practical aspects of this discipline but with a touch of theory too. Learn to advise your clients on simple stretching routines and incorporate stretching into your practice.

You’ll learn:
The difference between active and passive stretching
Why some stretches are ineffective and others are more effective
How to stretch all of the major muscles of the body actively stretching
How to safely incorporate stretching into your practice
To perform passive stretches on all major muscle groups of the body
To demonstrate active stretches for all major muscle groups of the body
How to devise safe and appropriate stretching programmes for your clients

You’ll learn to stretch:
Lower limb muscles including:
Calf muscles
Hamstrings
Quadriceps
Hip flexors
Hip adductors
Tibialis anterior
Gluteals
Piriformis
Toe flexors

Upper limb muscles:
Shoulder
Biceps
Triceps
Forearm and wrist flexors
Forearm and wrist extensors

Trunk muscles:
Pectorals
Quadratus lumborum
Rhomboids
Latissimus dorsi
Levator scapulae
Upper fibers of trapezius
Scalenes
Spinal extensors