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This 2 day workshop is designed to teach students
* The safe delivery and understanding of Deep tissue massage
* Protect the therapist from injuries
Safe posture for therapist
Your body is your tool of work, learn how to use it safely
Learn to apply deep pressure using:
* Single digit and multidigit techniques ( hands, fingers)
* Forearm and elbow advance techniques
* Use your body weight for deeper pressure
* Best client position to reach deep muscles
Anatomy:
Understanding the Deep muscles of the Back, Neck, Shoulder and Legs

There are many ways to release the Levator Scapula muscle, it may be beneficial for the practitioner to determine what action initiated the problem in first place, as to determine if there is contraction or tensile stretch of the muscle. Treatment may then vary but in most cases that I have treated in 23 yrs, it is usually a strain or contraction.

“What was the onset for the Levator Scapula to be an issue"? Would a myofascial release of the Levator Scapula be effective if the underlying upper thoracic ribs maybe one factor causing irritation?

The Achilles tendon is the large tendon at the back of the ankle. It connects the Gastrocnemius and Soleus to the calcaneus ( the heel bone) and provides the power in the push off phase of the gait cycle.
The Achilles tendon has a poor blood supply which is why it is slow to heal. It important to recognize this injuryand to act quickly to minimize recovery time.

The achilles tendon can become inflamed through overuse as well as a number of contributory factors.

•Achilles tendoinitis can be acute or chronic:

Strapping and taping 1 day workshop

The workshop covers: Taping and strapping for Strains and Sprains, , Plantar Fasciatiis, Achille's Tendinitiis, Wrist, Knee and fingers

Sport Massage Therapy course starting September/ October 2012
Embody College & Wellness Centre Chamber Building, North Street, Swords, Co Dublin.

Please contact Embody College and wellness centre www.embody.ie

Certified Course in Sport Massage.

Would you like to improve your skills and learn to asses and treat sport injuries, to work with top athletes and to network with Physiotherapists, Osteopaths and Doctors?
The course will cover: Strains and Sprains, , Fasciatiis, Tendinitiis, Carpel tunnel syndrome, and many more challenging injuries sport and non sport related.

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