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Institute of Thai Massage and Traditional Bodywork

Sports Massage

Athletes of all levels, as well as people with particularly active lifestyles, are at higher risk for repetitive or acute injuries. The following courses will help you expand your practice to include their specific needs and requirements by:

  • learning tailored sports-oriented massage techniques
  • performing injury assessments and postural analyses
  • incorporating taping into your massage practice
Sports Bundle

Sports Bundle

10% discount! Discover massage and taping techniques tailored to athletes of all levels and how to assess injuries to expand your practice to people with active lifestyles. This bundle includes Sports...

Original price was: USD$1,910.28.Current price is: USD$1,719.25.
  • CAD: CAD$2,385.00

Sports Massage 1

Sports Massage Level 1 will provide you with an overview of more frequent sports injuries you may encounter in your practice, as well as some basic sport-oriented manual techniques such as compressions, strain/counter-strain, and myofascial release. (30 hours)

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Sports Massage 2

Sports Massage Level 2 builds on the skills developed in Level 1 and explores more comprehensively the different types of sports massages, associated techniques and their timing. You will learn more advanced techniques such as mobilizations, myofascial stretching, and jostling. You will integrate them, along with previously mastered techniques, into a full treatment that provides support for athletes before, during or after their physical activities. (30 hours)

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Injury Assessment, Posture Analysis and Interviewing

Injury Assessment, Posture Analysis and Interviewing will provide you with in-depth knowledge on how to assess an athlete or client in a short period of time. This involves range of motion assessment, strength testing, flexibility and specific testing. You will develop a better understanding of the potential contra-indications or adaptations needed during treatment. (22.5 hours)

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Introduction to Taping

Introduction to Taping will provide you with a general understanding of the different forms of taping, their purpose and appropriate use. You will learn about neuro-proprioceptive taping, dynamic tape and athletic taping. (15 hours)

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About Your Teacher

Danièle Speary, B.Sc. (Kin and Hon. AT), CAT(C), CSMTA(SMC)

Danièle has a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from McGill University. She is a certified Athletic Therapist CAT(C) and is currently completing her M.Sc. (Applied) in Physical Therapy. As a sport massage therapist, she travelled with team Canada to international events such as the FISU World University Games and Women’s Professional Hockey. Her teaching approach is very colorful with a touch of humor to facilitate everyone’s learning.