Each workshop specifically covers the knowledge and practical skills needed to successfully treat a wide range of commonly presenting conditions

Advanced Remedial Workshop Programme

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This workshop programme is tailored to the needs of practising Remedial or Sports massage therapists and is designed to add comprehensively to their practical techniques and skills. Modalities covered in the programme range from advanced diagnostic techniques and advanced muscle testing to new ways of treating such as proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) to spinal vertebrae re-alignment techniques.

Each workshop specifically covers the knowledge and practical skills needed to successfully treat a wide range of commonly presenting conditions.

The programme takes as its starting point the techniques, anatomy, physiology and pathology levels attained on the Diploma of Remedial & Sports Massage course.

The anatomy of the spine and the peripheral joints are explored to a deeper extent by a variety of media, including video presentations of dissected cadavers. However the main focus throughout the programme is on the understanding and use of practical techniques to address specific problems and conditions. This is a practical workshop programme focused on learning additional specific techniques to treat a multitude of common conditions.

Soft tissue manipulation techniques including fascial and positional release, muscle energy techniques (MET), neuromuscular, PNF and myofascial work are explored in depth.

The programme has been tailored so that each workshop may be taken individually and in any order. The whole programme may be completed within a year or spread over a number of years. On completion of all 6 workshops in the programme a formal 'Certificate of Completion of the Advanced Remedial Programme' will be awarded.

Advanced Remedial Workshop topics

  • Knee, foot and ankle
  • Shoulder and upper limb
  • Hip and pelvis
  • Lumbar Spine
  • Thoracic & Cervical Spine
  • Muscle Energy Techniques (MET)

What the students say....

"Never have I learned so much, so quickly and had so much fun doing it!"

Rhona Henderson, Alford, Aberdeenshire

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Sample curriculum for typical weekend (Knee, foot and ankle)

  • Therapeutic aims
  • The remedial protocol
  • Problem identification protocol
  • Safety checks
  • Knee
    • Surface and joint anatomy
    • Lesions of the knee
    • Tests for the knee
    • Treatments for knee conditions
  • Foot & ankle
    • Surface and joint anatomy
    • Lesions of the foot and ankle
    • Tests for the foot and ankle
    • Treatments for foot/ankle conditions
  • PNF techniques for knee, foot & ankle
  • Nerve supply
  • Muscle tests for the knee
  • Muscles tests for the foot and ankle
  • Relevant surface anatomy of the knee
  • Relevant surface anatomy of the foot & ankle

What the students say....

"The techniques I learned on the Advanced Remedial workshops have been a huge boon to my practise, enabling me to treat many more conditions than I could hitherto and all backed up by sound, clearly explained anatomy. Learning with John is a pleasure as he effortlessly conveys his extensive knowledge and experience through excellent teaching skills and resources with a great sense of humour."

Maureen Lawrie, Cumbria

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Entry requirements
Diploma in Remedial and Sports Massage or equivalent.

Duration
All workshops take place at weekends over both Saturday and Sunday.

Award
A certificate of attendance is awarded for attendance at each weekend. A formal Certificate of Completion of Advanced Remedial Programme is awarded on completion of all 6 workshops.

Access
The premises used for Western courses have full disabled access. Additionally the school has a commitment to working with any student with special needs. A significant number of therapists who have graduated from the Western have done so despite challenges such as dyslexia and blindness.

How to Register
The following dates are scheduled for Advanced Remedial Workshops, if you would like to register for a workshop then please follow this link to registration. If you would like to request an information pack on any of our workshops or courses, you can do so here.

Advanced Remedial Massage Workshops - 1 WeekendGlasgow Caledonian University
Start DateSubjectReg. FeeTuition FeeTotal 
17/04/2010Cervical & Thoracic Spine£50£100£150 
26/06/2010Hip & Pelvis£50£100£150 
21/08/2010Muscle Energy Techniques£50£100£150 
02/10/2010Shoulder & Upper Limb£50£100£150 
20/11/2010Knee & Ankle£50£100£150 
A Certificate of Attendance is awarded on successful completion of each workshop.
A formal Certificate of Completion is awarded on the successful completion of the programme.

Fee payment
Course fees consist of two parts:

  • Registration fee
    • payable at the time of registering for a place on a course
  • (non-refundable once acceptance on course is confirmed).
  • Tuition fees
    • payable as a lump sum before start of course
    • diploma course tuition fees can also be paid by installments on a monthly basis.