Course Syllabus
Pelvis and Lower Back
Day 1:
- Palpation skills to find bony landmarks and muscles in this area
- Understanding the gluteal muscle group and common conditions such as piriformis syndrome
- Understanding the relationship between lower back muscles and glutes
- Developing new massage techniques
- Revisit Postural assessment (ROM) (Level 3 Sports only)
- Assessment Special Tests (Level 4 students only) for the lower back and pelvis
Neck and Shoulders
Day 2:
- Palpation skills to find bony landmarks and muscles in this area
- Understanding the Rotator cuff muscle group
- Understanding the relationship between anterior and posterior muscles in this area (Upper Cross Syndrome)
- Developing new massage techniques
- Revisit Postural assessment (ROM) (Level 3 Sports only)
- Assessment Special Tests (Level 4 students only) for the neck & shoulders