Pre & Post Event Massage

2013 Course Calendar Here

This course is designed to give participants an understanding of pre and post event massage and focuses on assisting athletes in preparation and recovery for competition.

Dates for 2013 Pre and Post Massage courses are:

Lecturer: Taught by a  Soft Tissue Therapist
Venue: ACT Sports House, 100 Maitland Street Hackett
Cost: $120.00 SMA Members -  $130 Non Members
Duration: 4.5 hour course

For more information contact SMA-ACT
Check the Safer Sport Calendar for dates, times and registration form.

Course content:

• Contraindications of Massage Abnormal body temperature, acute inflammatory conditions, acute infectious, conditions, skin disorders, circulatory conditions, oedema, pregnancy, specific diseases, intoxication and poisoning, medication/drugs, psychosis, hernia, scoliosis, fractures, internal bleeding, osteoporosis, age, intake

• Draping & Bolstering
• What to massage?
• Hygiene
• What to massage with?
• Massage techniques
• Effleurage or glides
• Petrissage (kneading):
• Frictions:
• Tapotement (percussive techniques):
• Compression:
• Shaking:
• Rolling:
• Points to consider