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Common Sports Injuries

1 Hour CE Course

Average rating based on the following evaluation questions:

  1. The presentation of the subject was clear and to the point.
  2. Content was interesting to me.
  3. I gained new knowledge.
  4. The materials held my attention.
  5. I can use this information in my practice.
  6. This program met my personal expectations.
  7. Overall quality of course content and materials were excellent.
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Enrollment Options

Fully Online Materials and Test

Contents: 4 original online articles; plus online multiple-choice test

$15.00

Description

Learn how massage therapy can assist in common sports injuries. Combining four articles written especially for the Institute's Massage Professionals Update E-newsletter, this brief program will provide insights into:

  • Causes, solutions and sports massage techniques for achilles tendonitis.
  • The proven efficacy of petrissage for improving altletic performance and reducing muscle fatigue.
  • Massage for anterior shin splints.
  • Illiotibial Band Syndrome.

In the Common Sports Injuries program we've combined four articles written especially for the Institute's Massage Professionals Update. These four articles include:

  • Solutions and Sports Massage Techniques for Achilles Tendonitis - Learn about ten commonly advised solutions you can discuss with clients suffering from acute or chronic Achilles tendonitis. Also, find out two specific sports massage techniques that can help repair this potentially crippling condition.
  • Petrissage Proven Effective for Athletes - Although recognition of sports massage has been steadily growing, conclusive evidence of its benefits has been scant. However, a scientific contribution proves a popular sports massage technique is effective in enhancing an athlete's performance and reducing muscle fatigue.
  • Massage for Anterior Shin Splints - Shin splints can result from training too hard, too fast, sidelining any athlete. When performed appropriately, massage therapy can prevent anterior shin splints from recurring all season long.
  • A Summary of Iliotibial Band Syndrome for Bodyworkers - Discover why massage therapists who incorporate aspects of neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release and sports massage into a massage session can help their clients suffering with runner's knee.

You can either read the articles by clicking on any of the titles above or upon enrollment you'll be able to access these articles and your online test through your online course account.

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Testimonials

Great course and I work with a lot of athletes (and specifically runners) so very helpful!

M. Ashmore, LMT

Great review for what I practice at work!

D. Larpenteur, LMP, PT

great course..as usual!

P. Wolfe, LMT, NCTMB

Great short course at a fair price. Wonderful refresher with new information.

A. Jackson, LMT

Nice refresher on some of the main sports injuries for my clients. Thanks!

T. Larsen, RMT, AMTA

This was an excellent review for me.

B. Erickson, LMT, NCTMB

Really enjoyed the course.

Michael Roscoe

Very informative.

Kristy Lopez, LMT, NCTMB

Very good overview

Elizabeth Phreed, LMT, NCTMB

Straightforward and informative

Deborah Pancoast, LMT, NCTMB

Learned something new fairly quickly.

Stephanie Reid, LMT, NCTMB

I have never ventured into Sports Massage in the past nor attracted sports clients, and may take a hands on class in the near future to begin to work with them.

Jeanne Berger, LMT

EXTREMELY INFORMATIVE, EXCELLENT MATERIAL AND INFORMATIVE REFERENCES.

Kay Lilljedahl, LMT

Very informative.

Sandra Owen, LMT, NCTMB

Excellent course! This was very useful information!

Dayna Fulkerson, LMT, CMT

enjoyed this course

Craig McIntyre

Very good info in this course.

Charles Metzgar, LMT

Excellent course.

Janice Hurt-Clarke, LMT

I really liked this one it was short. But I found it helpful

Jenn Packer, CMT

Excellent presentation & course material

Jill Hall, LMT

Enjoyed the information gained in this course. Thank you.

Kelly Kydd, LMT

Cannot wait to use this information/knowledge in my practice.

Edith Castillo, LMT

Very helpful to my practice work some with young athletes and this information confirmed some of my suspicions of conditions. Thanks

Cynthia Widick, LMT

Very interesting!

Tiffany Behler, LMP

Concise and clear writing. I got some new insights from the material.

Joann Nicodemus, LMT

Great course!

Kelley McDaniel, LMT

This course gave me information and suggested approaches to dealing with pathologies I see frequently in my practice

Joy Scarano, LMT

Fun informative and easy to take tests

Marla McDermott

Great course. Thanks again!

Shanley Anderson, LMT

The course was interesting and helped me learn things in a simple manner.

Jennifer Yoakum, LMT

Was informative, was well written so I could understand the material easily

Joan Lafty, LMT, NCTMB

Very nice review

Shirley Fennimore, LMT, NCTMB

Really good material in this Sports Massage course. Another good one! Thanks again. : D

David Dilling, LMT

This additional information will increase my skills to help the athletes that I work with, both canine and human!

Debra Pearse, NCTMB

I loved this test and materials were easy to understand. I really enjoyed the new knowledge of information gained. Thank You all very much!!

Maria Vaca, LMT

Great resources for all therapists!

Raymond McMahon, LMT

This course provided a great review of knowledge previously learned and kept my interest steady. Great course!

Janet Ruckrigl, LMT, NCTMB

Quick and easy course. I eventually will take a more extensive course in sports massage but overall good for beginners.

Dedra Carrithers, LMT

This was an exceptional course and I learned valuable information about treating muscle strains that will help me in my career.

Patrick Nicholson, LMT

I really enjoyed this course! I am very much interested in the health and fitness field, and to be able to help those that are in this field as well is what excites me the most!

Erica Belter

Great course material. In depth and easy to understand! I work on a lot of athletes and this has helped to provide great terminology to use while speaking with them about certain ailments they may be experiencing.

Lateesha Lowrey

This course reinforced techniques I use in medical work & in spa work. This course also expanded my knowledge re: the science of treating the sports injuries described in the course. The website is very user friendly. The registration process was easy to follow.

Kathleen DiFrancesco, LMT, BCTMB

Gained very useful knowledge in this course.

Robin Warren, LMBT

Excellent continuing education course.

Herbert Schlichting, LMT

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Learning Objectives

  • Identify the anatomy of the Achilles tendon and explain the pathology of Achilles tendonitis as well as explain common remedies for easing its symptoms and how massage may help in reducing symptoms.
  • Explain how petrissage can help to increase the performance of athletes.
  • Review the pathology of shin splints, how to avoid them and which bodywork approaches may help to reduce symptoms and lead to quicker healing.
  • Explain the pathology of Iliotibial band (ITB) syndrome as well as identify neuromuscular techniques that may be helpful in reducing symptoms.
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