What
are therapeutic massages (chiromassage)?
These are various manipulations and pressure techniques
on reflex areas, made on the body surface with
therapeutic purposes. For all those persons who
suffer muscular, tendonous or ligamentous pain.
It is a highly effective technique against lumbagos,
dorsal contractions, shoulder pains, cervical
pains, etc. It was born from the combination of
diverse traditional massage techniques, as the
Swedish massage and the Chiropractice technique.
Summarizing, it is a modern and totally natural
manual technique, without any intervention of
instruments or devices nor any form of medication.
For whom is chiromassage
interesting?
For all those interested persons who, without
previous knowledge, wish to get acquainted in
the techniques of therapeutic massage for professional,
personal or familiar use.
For all those professionals who already have previous
knowledge, and who wish to recycle them, or update
them or perfectionate them in order to improve
their situation within the labour sanitary world
What problems can
be solved?
The therapeutic massage also handles practical
aspects, being so specially indicated for solving
efficiently contractions, tensions and muscular
fatigue. Highly recommended for pain treatment
on the body surface, not only of muscular origin
but also on tendinous, ligamentous or articular
origin. It calms muscular pain, improves circulation,
relaxes the ligaments and tendons and the movements
of the affected region.
Objectives of the
seminar:
· The student
acquires the needed and sufficient knowledge to
be able to recognize and treat those ailments
and pains which will improve with the therapeutic
massage.
· To exercise
all he has learned and develop the needed skills.
· To master
the different techniques and the basic massage
movements in order to achieve the best results.
· To incorporate
basic essential knowledge for the professional
life like: anatomy, physiology and applied pathology.
· To learn
the correct application of the learned techniques
according to the presented pathology.
· To learn
the techniques applied in sport massage.
· To master
other techniques complementary to the therapeutic
massage.
Development of the seminar:
two levels
1-
Basic
level
For all those persons interested in therapeutic
massage that have no previous experience
or formation. It also grants the ideal platform
for later specialization and formation at
professional level.
Content:
History and actuality of manual therapies.
Anatomy, physiology and pathology of the
skin and conjunctive
tissue.
The skeletal system.
Bones physiology and anatomy.
Articular system. Cartilages and ligaments.
Muscle tissue. Muscle contraction.
Muscular biomechanics.
Tendons and muscle inserts.
Massage biophysics.
Massage effects.
Neuromuscular reflexes.
Pain. Characteristics and treatment.
Technical considerations when applying the
massage.
Indications and contraindications of massage.
Massage in sports.
Correct position of the therapist.
Preparation for the massage
Basic movements and techniques
Application of basic techniques to the different
body parts.
Length of course: 80 hours.
Successful completion
of this diploma course will provide you
with the title of “Massage
Therapist “, and the knowledge
and techniques needed to give a treatment.
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2-
Superior
or professional level
For all those professionals who having concluded
the initial level wish to deepen their knowledge.
It is also addressed to those professionals
who wish to recycle or update knowledges
and techniques.
Content:
Learning specific techniques: Cyriax, stretching,
criotherapy, digitpressure, energetic massage,
shiatsu in chair.
Manipulation of the spinal column.
Techniques of palpatory revision in different
body segments.
Visual analysis
Trigger points, stretches, active mobilizations.
Traumatological injuries.
Muscular tests.
Functional bandages.
Sport physiology.
Sport massage.
Competition massage, pre and post competition.
Injuries and frequent disorders in the sport
activity.
Its treatment.
Pregnancy and childhood massage.
Elderly people massage.
Length of course: 150 hours.
Successful completion
of this diploma course will provide you
with the title of “Professional
Massage Therapist “, and
the knowledge and techniques needed to give
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