Soft Tissue Release (STR) is one of the most effective and useful soft tissue techniques. It can be used not only for stretching tight muscles but also for releasing isolated tight areas and adhesions in soft tissue including myafascia. STR can be applied before or/and after a massage, easily incorporated into the treatment and combined with other soft tissue techniques. Most often used on muscles, can be used on tendons and ligaments.
STR is suitable for the majority of clients. It is an efficient treatment that helps with a wide variety of soft tissue issues, including pain (discomfort), tightness, adhesions, etc. It also helps to improve posture and general mobility. It can speed up recovery from injuries and help with conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, stress, etc.
Our accredited one-day course provides training to use STR methods confidently and safely. This course includes the theory and practical use of Soft tissue release on the main muscles of the body. The students will gain an understanding and knowledge of the types of STR and methods of applying it.
They also learn how to tailor STR to particular client’s needs and incorporate it into the massage treatment.
STR gives excellent results and will be a valuable addition to your existing practice.
Soft Tissue Release (STR) Course Outline
Theory and practical application of STR including:
- What is STR
- Benefits and contraindications/restrictions
- Methods of application
- Practical application of STR on different muscle groups
- Incorporation STR into massage treatments
Soft Tissue Release (STR) Course Objectives
Practical STR course will:
- Help you to gain new knowledge and skills in more advanced soft tissue technique
- Give you another useful tool in solving musculoskeletal imbalances including chronic
- Improve your treatments by incorporating STR
- Increase your confidence and efficiency of your treatments
- Develop further you CPD portfolio
- Increase your income
- Refined Soft Tissue Technique.
- To progress further as a massage therapist
Prerequisites & Who is this course for?
Participants must have an accredited Level 3 Diploma in Massage including Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology – or equivalent, or higher.
It is also open to practising massage therapists, physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors and sports science practitioners.
Course Details
Course Title
Soft Tissue Release (STR) course
Duration
1 day
Price
£165.00
Accreditation: IPHM
Accrediting Bodies
Upcoming Dates 2024
15th September
More dates available please phone:
01273 625460
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This course can be tailored to your requirements and run anywhere in the U.K.