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2012 has arrived and with it the hope of better times and opportunities after 3 years of recession.

The therapy industry has been hit pretty bad and many complementary colleges and business had to close down as complementary medicine had become " Luxury " rather then necessary.

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:

Pre-Event Massage
This is a short, specific treatment given 2 hours to 15-25 minutes- before an event. The goal of treatment is to help warm up and optimize the athlete potential at that particular time, factor like stress, nervousness and fatigue must be considered while performing pre event massage

Pre-event massage can improve performance. It is important to know your clients sport or activity and what muscles are used the most. It is also necessary to assess the athlete's condition and needs prior to treatment. 3 Post Event Massage

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.

Sport Massage Therapy course starting 17 April 2011

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What is Sports Massage?

Sports Massage is a specific type of massage which is generally given before, during, and after sport events to help prepare the athlete for best performance, to relax the nerves and prevent injuries.

An athlete, before a performance, is under immense stress emotionally and physically and consequentely body is also prone to injuries. Practices before the event lead to constant build-up of tension in the muscles and cause stress on joints, ligaments, tendons, as well as the muscles themselves.

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