Next Start Date
TBC September 2025
iTec Level 5 Advanced Sports Massage Injury
This course builds upon the content and practical skills of the iTEC Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage by expanding on knowledge of the nervous system, injuries, and how to perform complex clinical testing, and will explore the literature to reinforce treatment approaches.
Advanced massage techniques such as positional release techniques, consolidated muscle energy techniques, and much more will be taught in this course.
Sports massage therapists are in great demand due to their knowledge, understanding and application of deep tissue massage techniques for muscle tension, aches and stiffness. Sports massage therapists also gain deep knowledge of injury prevention and maintenance of health and fitness of soft tissue. The increased interest in health and fitness has in turn led to an increased demand in the general public seeking deep tissue therapy, be onboard with your practical skillset and knowledge with a Body tree iTEC qualification as a Sports Massage Therapist.
Learning Outcomes:
- Recognise neurological presentations and injuries (including dermatomes, myotomes, and clinical testing) and learn new nerve assessments.
- Analyse sports-specific posture and gait through dynamic assessment.
- Learn and understand fascial trains and work of Thomas Myers
- Explore and research evidence-based scientific practice through an examination of The Vladimir Janda Approach
- Complete complex case history and assessment.
- Learn the application of specialised soft tissue techniques.
Students build a portfolio of evidence containing:
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Injury assignments
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Research assignment
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Treatment evidence
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In-class tests exam
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Logged work experience hours
Qualifications gained
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This course is recognised by leading professional associations for sports massage and soft tissue therapy (Sports Massage Association, Sports Therapy Association).
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The Level 5 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy (ITEC) course is designed to provide experienced Practitioners currently working in Sport and Active Leisure, including Osteopaths, Physiotherapists, Sports Therapists and Sports Massage Practitioners with the requisite understanding and complex skills and techniques to advance their clinical practice.
Level 3 Diploma & Level 4 Sports Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy a prerequisite requirement for this course
Starting Dates:
- Limerick venue:
Every Second Sunday or Saturday, 09:30 am - 4:30 pm , Start date TBC 2025.
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Location
Full days every alternative Saturday or Sunday 09:30 am - 4:30 pm at our Limerick Venue: Urban Co-Op.
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