John Gibbons

Advanced Soft Tissue Techniques Masterclass

John Gibbons’ Advanced Soft Tissue Masterclass introduces you to advanced soft tissue techniques that can be used easily and safely in a sporting and non-sporting context.

On completion of the two-day course you will have a good understanding of the NEW Bodymaster release techniques (BMRT), soft tissue release (STR), muscle energy techniques (MET), strain counterstrain (SCS) and positional release (PR). 

On this course you will also learn advanced myofascial techniques in which we will focuss on the area of the lower lumbar spine, specific shoulder problems and neck pain as well as other areas of the body; these techniques once learnt can then be employed immediately into your reptertoire of soft tissue skills so that you can successfully treat more patients with a variety of musculo-skeletal problems.

You will be awarded a Certificate of achievement at the end of the course attaining 14 CPD points / hours.

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Course Objectives:

1. Different types of soft tissue techniques

2. Differentiate BMRT from STR

3. Strain counterstrain and Positional release techniques explained

4. Muscle energy techniques (MET)

5. Myofascial techniques

6. Surface anatomy of the psoas, release of the psoas using myofascial technique, MET and positional release (PR)

7. Surface anatomy – shoulder assessment and treatment using soft tissue techniques

8. Treatment of lumbar spine erector spinae, decompression using the bodymaster release techniques (BMRT)

9. Assessment and treatment of cervical spine

10. Assessment and treatment of hip joint, piriformis and the sciatic nerve

11. Treatment of specific injuries using BMRT, STR, SCS, MET and PR. Techniques concerning the Achilles tendinopathy; lateral epicondilitis, medial and lateral hamstrings, rectus femoris and peroneals

Pre-requisites:

The advanced nature of the course content requires you have a high standard of both theoretical and practical knowledge. The minimum level of your ability, therefore, is Level 3 Sport / Holistic Massage

Therapist with ITEC, VTCT, IIST, Premier or similar diploma qualification.

This course is perfect if you are an Osteopath, Chiropractor or a Physiotherapist as the techniques you are taught on the course will compliment your treatments in your clinic. Students studying any aspect of physical therapy are also welcome.

Pre Course Learning is essential and we would suggest a good knowledge and/or revision of the joints / muscles mentioned.

If this is what you’re looking for, make sure to sign up today. Feel free to reach out with any questions or to learn more. 

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Next available course

Date: 20 Mar 2020 - 21 Mar 2020 Friday to Saturday

Time: 9:15am to 5:00pm

Venue: To be announced

Fee: $875 

Promotion: $800 (early bird registration before 24 Jan 2020)

Kinesiology Taping for Athletes Masterclass

Physical therapists that are involved with assessing, treating and rehabilitating sports related injuries or even patients that present with back and neck pain will benefit from having the skill of Kinesiology taping.

You will be awarded a Certificate of achievement at the end of the course attaining 7 CPD points / hours.

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Course Objectives:

1. Plantar Fasciits

2. Achilles Tendonopathy

3. Ankle Inversion Sprain

4. Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (Shin Splints)

5. General Knee Pain

6. Patella Femoral Syndrome

7. Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome

8. Medial Knee Pain – MCL Sprain

9. Hamstring Offload / Strain

10. Rectus Femoris Strain

11. Oedema control for flexors of the forearm

12. Oedema control for ankle / knee / shoulder

13. Lumbar Spine / SIJ Pathology

14. Cervical Spine – Levator Scapula Muscles/ Upper Trapezius Strain

15. Rotator Cuff Tendonopathy / Subacromial Bursitis

16. Lateral Epicondilitis – Tennis Elbow

Pre-requisites:

The Kinesiology Taping Masterclass is perfect for all types of physical therapists, coaches, first-aiders and even athletes who want to achieve quick, simple, safe effective relief from muscular strains and ligament/joint sprains.

You will learn how to stabilise a specific area of instability, off load the pain through ‘decompression’, improve performance and to control swelling using tailored Kinesiology Taping techniques.

If this is what you’re looking for, make sure to sign up today. Feel free to reach out with any questions or to learn more. 

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Next available course

Date: 23 Mar 2020 Monday

Time: 9:15am to 5:00pm

Venue: To be announced

Fee: $475 

Promotion: $400 (early bird registration before 24 Jan 2020)