Courses

Diploma in Sports Medicine & Back Care ( two years, one / two weekends per month )

About This Course

This training course is one of the most comprehensive of its kind offering the student the opportunity to study and practice the knowledge and skills required to become an efficient and effective practitioner in treating many kinds of musculo-skeletal problems. Musculo-skeletal problems present in a very wide range of conditions but most will involve, in varying degrees, dysfunction of muscles, ligaments, joints, bones ( including vertebrae ) and nerves. Consequently, to become a successful and comptetent practitioner, a wide range of skills is necessary which take into account the different treatment modalities and combinations best suited for individual problems.

This is an intensive course. It will require discipline, persistence and determination. The rewards, however, are lifelong and not only include a potentially high income but also a great deal of personal satifaction.

Commencing :: September 2010

Investment :: £2750 per year

Course Content Summary

• anatomy & physiology
  • the skeletal system
  • the muscular and ligament system
  • the brain and nervous system
  • the endocrine ( hormonal ) system
• palpation & assessment skills
  • assessment and diagnosis through touch and observation
  • clinical examination methods and techniques
• the 7 primary therapeutic modalities
  • tui na ( chinese massage )
  • muscle energy techniques
  • spinal manipulation
  • trigger point therapy
  • stretching therapy
  • positional release therapy / strain : counterstrain
  • yoga therapy
• syndromes & special topics
  • stress related illness and the adrenal glands
  • fatigue, anxiety, depression and musculo-skeletal health
  • a study of posture, movement and musculo-skeletal problems
• specific musculo-skeletal and sports injury related problems
  • headaches, neck & shoulder problems, elbow & wrist problems, back problems,
    hip and knee problems, foot problems
• structural bodywork
  • treatment protocols for a wide range of musculo-skeletal problems
• nutritional medicine
  • nutrition in health & disease
  • overcoming digestive & bowel disorders
  • nutrition for optimal physical and mental performance

A file download will be available soon containing full details of the course and an application form.