Sports Massage Therapy is a discipline growing in popularity for its recovery benefits especially in sports. Sports massage therapy techniques can strategically be used to relieve tight muscles and improve performance and comfort. You may have seen Sports massage therapists in action at the start and end of running events, team sports or in a therapy room at your gym. More and more people are recognizing the benefits of sports massage in improving the way the body moves and functions including:
- Elite sports players
- Recreational sports participants and runners
- Non-sports participants with postural issues and tight muscles
Now it’s time we enlighten you on the undeniable benefits of sports massage with special emphasis on the Pleno Massager.
What’s the hype about the Pleno Massager?
The Pleno Massager is a deep tissue massaging tool used to help loosen muscles after intense training. The different speeds make the product very versatile for types of muscle knots. Lightweight and entirely portable, making it an essential travel tool for amateur or expert sports massage therapists. The handheld design makes it easier to hold when targeting those difficult to reach muscles. It is predominantly used when hand massaging can cause fatigue and can also be used as a hygienic alternative to skin on skin massage therapy. We think it’s safe to say any aspiring sports massage therapist needs to have this equipped in their inventory.
Interested in a government funded Sports Massage Therapy course?
If any of the above sounds enticing to you or if you are interested in becoming a sports massage therapist but you’re not sure where to start, we offer a training course in Sports Massage Therapy at Focus Fitness UK.
When you undertake this course, you will be trained to a professional level in assessing clients and conducting massage on clients to keep their muscles supple and help them recover from training. You will learn and practice skills to do hands-on work with clients helping them to train harder, remain uninjured or just feel looser in their everyday activities. The qualification contains the following modules and is run on a blended model combining online learning with either 12 contact days; one day per week over 12 consecutive weeks or 12 contact days; two days per week for 6 consecutive weekends.
See below for the list of units that you will be covering:
Unit 1 – Anatomy and Physiology for Sports Massage
Unit 2 – Principles of Health and Fitness
Unit 3 – Understand the Principles of Soft Tissue Dysfunction
Unit 4 – Professional Practice in Sports Massage
Unit 5 – Sports Massage Treatments
Attendance days will focus on learning and developing the practical skills involved in massage and building your confidence as a practitioner. Assessment is included on these days and includes:
- Multiple choice exam papers
- Completion of worksheets and client paperwork
- Practical assessment of Pre-sport, Post-sport, and maintenance
There are many opportunities in the sports massage field. Some full-time positions exist in sports clubs, many practitioners set up their own practice and it can be an excellent additional competence for current fitness professionals such as personal trainers, yoga teachers, and Pilates instructors. A level of communication and Maths skills will support your learning. Some learners may be exempt from Unit 2 – Principles of Health and Fitness if they have a previous fitness qualification.
Contact info@focusfitnessuk.com for further information about our government funded option for Sports Massage Therapy. Register today for a small upfront fee!
Written by Daniyal Siddiqui.