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Instructional Level: Intermediate

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Course Outline:

Course Outline

Hour 1

  • Discussion of goals relative to the timing of the sports event
  • Describe appropriate techniques suitable to preparation and recovery
  • Define point of reference for active vs. passive stretches
  • Provide illustrations and examples of techniques
  • Physical distinction between stretching modes

Hour 2

  • List physiological effects of each type of stretching
  • Provide illustrations and examples of each
  • List physiological effect on muscle recovery
  • Illustrate value of muscle rebalancing
  • Discuss changes in blood flow
  • Enumerate neural response to warm up
  • Provide examples for runners, tennis players and rowers
  • Discuss the parameters of wellness
  • Compare the risk/reward analysis of competition with well goals of wellness

Author

James G. Menz, MS, LMT, CSCS

Massage and Athletes: Enhancing Training, Participation and Recovery- Thursday, April 17th, 2025, 6:00pm-8:00pm ET

Massage and Athletes: Enhancing Training, Participation and Recovery- Thursday, April 17th, 2025, 6:00pm-8:00pm ET

2 Hours Instructional Level: Intermediate
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Course Overview

Classic massage training typically includes little, if any, understanding of the physical and physiological challenges of sports activities. Therefore, many massage therapists lack full appreciation of the tools and value massage therapy can hold for enhancing sports training, participation, and recovery. This course expounds on the field of massage and athletes to include strength and conditioning, athletic training, and respected research related to the specific physiology of athletic pursuits. This course explores the demands unique to sports, and how the body responds to training and competition. A thorough didactic of the many techniques available to massage therapists in assisting athletes before, during, and after competition is provided.

Full Course Description
Course OverviewClassic massage training typically includes little, if any, understanding of the physical and physiological challenges of sports activities. Therefore, many massage therapists lack full appreciation of the tools and value massage therapy can hold for enhancing sports training, participation, and recovery. This course expounds on the field of massage and athletes to include strength and conditioning, athletic training, and respected research related to the specific physiology of athletic pursuits. This course explores the demands...

Goals & Objectives:

Course Overview

This course is intended to instruct the professional on the fields of classic massage therapy, Strength and Conditioning, and athletic training, and respected research of athletic pursuits. 

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify techniques to maximize performance prior to, during and following an event.
  • Recognize the difference between active & Passive flexibility.
  • Identify static from dynamic flexibility.
  • Select specific flexibility techniques to pre, mid, and post event.
  • Identify the Specificity Principal.
  • Recognize difference between competitive sports and wellness activities.

Goals & Objectives:

Course Overview

This course is intended to instruct the professional on the fields of classic massage therapy, Strength and Conditioning, and athletic training, and respected research of athletic pursuits. 

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify techniques to maximize performance prior to, during and following an event.
  • Recognize the difference between active & Passive flexibility.
  • Identify static from dynamic flexibility.
  • Select specific flexibility techniques to pre, mid, and post event.
  • Identify the Specificity Principal.
  • Recognize difference between competitive sports and wellness activities.

Disclosures:

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Massage Therapy, Physical Therapy

Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Massage Therapy: 2 Hours
Physical Therapy: 2 Hours

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us or by using the chat functionality.

 

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Disclosures:

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Massage Therapy, Physical Therapy

Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Massage Therapy: 2 Hours
Physical Therapy: 2 Hours

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us or by using the chat functionality.

 

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

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