SPORTS MASSAGE DIPLOMA COURSE

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1 SPORTS MASSAGE DIPLOMA COURSE CIBTAC 1 E18

2 SPORTS MASSAGE DIPLOMA COURSE AIM OF COURSE To enable candidates to perform safe and effective Sports Massage Treatments and obtain a diploma approved by BABTAC. ENTRY LEVEL A recognised Body Therapy qualification, or a minimum CIBTAC Anatomy & Physiology and Massage Diploma or equivalent. SUBJECTS TO BE STUDIED Generic Areas of Study G 2 G 3 G 4 G 7 G 8 G 9 Other Subjects: Health & Hygiene Skin Structure and Function Skin Disease Business Studies Salon Procedures Nutrition Body Massage Revision Anatomy & Physiology Revision Theory of Sports Injuries Theory of Sports Massage Theory of I.C.E.R. Theory of Heat Theory of Exercise for Sports Massage Theory of Nutrition for Sports Client Care and Consultation Sports Massage Practical Work Aftercare / Homecare MINIMUM TRAINING REQUIREMENTS 100 Hours This must include a minimum of 80 hours contact (50% of which must be spent working within a commercial salon environment) and 20 hours additional study. EXAMINATIONS THEORY PRACTICAL EXAM FEE The dates will be issued annually by the examining body. 30 minutes multiple choice questions. 45 minutes. To be issued annually by the Examination board. This CIBTAC Diploma will enable recipients to become specialist members of BABTAC and obtain insurance cover. This could be covered over a flexible time basis enabling many part-time students to qualify who would not be able to attend college on a full time basis. CIBTAC 2 E18

3 SPORTS MASSAGE PAPER APPROX GUIDE BREAKDOWN TO MCQ QUESTIONS Time Allowed: 30 Minutes Number of Questions: 25 Number of Marks: 38 Generic Areas of Study 18% Treatments 82% CIBTAC 3 E18

4 SPORTS MASSAGE body massage revision * Perform a full body Swedish massage * List and explain the contra-indications to body massage * List and explain the reasons for and benefits to body massage * State the five classical massage movements, to include: - Effleurage - Petrissage - Tapotement - Frictions - Vibrations * State the effects and uses of the above massage movements * Explain the effects of massage on all the systems of the body, to include: - The physiological effects - The psychological effects anatomy and physiology revision * Show a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of all the systems of the body and understand how they can be affected by the Massage treatment. theory of sports injuries * Understand the changes soft tissue goes through when it has been injured and why, to include: - Inflammation - Pain - Swelling - Discolouration - Heat - Loss of use / function * Understand how soft tissue heals after injury * Recognise and explain the following soft tissue injuries: - Abrasions - Blisters - Bursitis - Complete ruptures CIBTAC 4 E18

5 - Contusion - Cuts and lacerations - Partial tears - Sprain - Strain - Tendonitis * Recognise and describe the following fractures and dislocations: - Simple fracture - Comminuted fracture - Open fracture - Closed fracture - Complicated fracture - Spiral fracture - Stress fracture - Greenstick fracture - Compression / Depressed fracture - Dislocation - Luxation - Subluxation * Recognise and explain the differences between a stable, an unstable and an impacted injury * Understand why different sports tend to generally attract specific injuries. * Show knowledge of the most common injuries to the following common sporting activities: - Aerobics - Archery - Athletics and field events - Badminton - Ballet dancing - Baseball / soft ball - Basket ball/ Handball/ Volleyball - Boxing - Canoeing/ Kayaking - Climbing - Cycling - Diving - Football - Golf - Gymnastics - Hockey - Ice skating - Jogging - Judo - Karate - Long distance runners - Pilates - Racket sport players - Rugby - Skiing - Shooting - Sprinters CIBTAC 5 E18

6 - Squash / Racquetball - Swimming - Step aerobics - Tennis - Trampolining - Water-skiing - Weight lifting - Wind surfing - Yoga * Recognise and be able to explain the main symptoms and prognosis for the following conditions: - Achilles Tendonitis - Ankle sprains - Chondromalacia Patella - Frozen shoulder (Shoulder impingement problems) - Golfers Elbow - Mytosis Ossificans - Osgood Schlatter s Disease - Runners knee - Ruptured Achilles Tendon - Subscapular Tendon inflammation - Tennis Elbow theory of sports massage * Understand the concept of Sports Massage and recognise that it is not restricted to sports related injuries, but any soft tissue problem that does not contra-indicate massage * Understand the theory of specific Sports Massage movements, to include: - Neuro-Muscular Technique - Strain Counterstrain - Muscle Energy Technique - Connective Tissue Manipulation - Squeezing - Frictions - Stretching (Alternative movements may be used, or alternative names may be used for the movements, but, the student is not just to show a deep Swedish Massage) * Explain how each of the above movements should be done and why * Understand when each movement should be used on a soft tissue problem / injury and for how long * Formulate a treatment plan for one 30 minute treatment session and subsequent follow on appointments, that meet the needs established in the consultation * Explain the differences between and benefits of Pre-event and Post-event massage CIBTAC 6 E18

7 theory of i.c.e.r * Explain the contra-indications, method of use and benefits of: - Ice - Compression bandaging - Elevation - Rest theory of heat * Explain the contra-indications, method of use and benefits of: - Infra Red - Paraffin Wax - Steam - Sauna * Explain Contrast Bathing, to include: - Understand at which stage of the recovery contrast bathing would be used - The recommended temperatures of the baths - The frequency of the treatment and how long each specific application should last - The benefits of contrast bathing theory of exercise for sports massage * Understand the importance of stretching injured tissue * Explain and compare the following types of exercise and give examples: - Passive exercise (non mechanical) - Active exercise - Resistive exercise * Describe the following component of an Active exercise programme: - Warm up - Mobilisation - Stretch - Strengthen - Aerobic - Cool down theory of nutrition for sports massage * Understand the 7 elements that form a balanced diet * Know the recommended breakdown of nutrients for sports people, to include: CIBTAC 7 E18

8 - % of Carbohydrate - % of Protein - % of Fat * Understand the importance of the following nutrients to a sports person: - Carbohydrates - Protein - Fat - Vitamins - Minerals - Roughage - Water * Understand the significance of fluid intake and maintaining fluid levels * Understand the different types of drinks that may be taken and how they affect the body, to include: - Water - Sports drinks - Fizzy drinks - Energy drinks * Understand how the dietary requirements change according to the different sporting discipline being followed client care and consultation * Demonstrate safe, hygienic and effective preparation of the treatment room, trolley, couch or chair and any equipment being used * Demonstrate safe, hygienic and effective preparation of the client for the treatment, to include - Privacy for the client to change if necessary - Positioning of the client on the chair or couch - Support for the client s body - Coverings to keep the client warm - Suitable methods to clean the area to be treated with antiseptic * Demonstrate and ensure continued: - Standards of hygiene, client comfort, privacy, warmth etc. * Examine and analyse the client using the following methods to find out about the injury: - Make a visual check for bruising and swelling and compare to the corresponding healthy area of the body i.e. If the left calf is injured, compare it to the right calf - Feel the temperature of the problem / injured area - Palpate the area to ascertain the condition of the soft tissue - Ask the client to perform active movements using the area to establish the current level of use, the range of movement, the strength and how much pain is caused by movement - Perform passive movements to establish the above if necessary CIBTAC 8 E18

9 - Continually compare the injured area to the corresponding healthy part of the body * Obtain and document information from the client, to include all the normal consultation information and specifically: - Medical history - Current medication being taken - Contra-indications - Reason for treatment - Details of injury / problem * Recognise contra-indications that restrict or prohibit treatment and know how to act accordingly * Understand referral procedures and how to carry them out, to include: - Referring the client to the medical profession - Referring the client to a different therapist - Accepting a client who has been referred to you sports massage practical work * Perform a suitable 30 minute treatment based on the information gained in the examination and consultation, to include: - When the injury occurred and if it is necessary to follow the I.C.E.R Principle - If it is of benefit to perform a heat treatment and if so which one - Which massage movements should be used, for how long and in which order aftercare / homecare * Place the client in a comfortable position * Understand and recommend the appropriate aftercare/ homecare advice following the treatment, to include: - Any action the client needs to be taking at home i.e. Contrast bathing and how often - If any bandaging or tubigrip is to be worn, when and for how long - If the area is to be rested and elevated and how often it should be used - The details of specific exercises or activities to be performed, and how often (This may be done in conjunction with the sports coach) - Possible alternative treatments - Treatment plan for follow up treatments * Explain to the client how the area may feel following a treatment and how long this might last CIBTAC 9 E18

10 BODY MASSAGE REVISION A general revision of: Massage Contra-indications to massage Reasons for massage Five classical movements, their effects and uses: Effleurage Petrisage Friction Vibration Tapotement Effects of massage on the different systems of the body Psychological and physiological effects of massage ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY REVISION A general revision of the function of all systems affected by massage with particular reference to: Muscular System Nervous System Skeletal System Elimination System Blood / Circulation Skin Lymphatic System theory of sports injuries Common soft tissue injuries Common fractures & dislocations Common injuries to specific sports theory of sports massage A thorough working knowledge of body massage plus: Neuro Muscular Technique Strain Counterstrain Muscle Energy Testing Connective Tissue Manipulation Stretching Pre Event / Post Event Different /alternative massage movements can be used, but they must show variation and more specialisation that Swedish Massage. theory of i.c.e.r. The contra-indications, uses and benefits of: Ice Compression bandaging Elevation Rest CIBTAC 10 E18

11 theory of heat The contra-indications, uses and benefits of: Infra Red Paraffin Wax The contra-indications and benefits of: Steam Sauna theory of exercise for sports massage Passive exercise (non mechanical) Active exercise Warm up Mobilisation Stretch Strengthen Aerobic Warm down theory of nutrition for sports massage Particular needs for particular sports. client care and consultation Preparation of the treatment room and couch/chair Ensure client s comfort, privacy, warmth, etc. Obtaining information to include medical history, present medication, reason for treatment, noting and acting upon any apparent contra-indications. sports massage practical work Observation and assessment of injury I.C.E.R. if injury under 24 hours old Pre-heating treatments Manual massage movements used Recommended exercises aftercare / homecare Advice to client after treatment to cover: Contra-indications Exercises and further treatments or possible referrals CIBTAC 11 E18

12 guide for colleges/examiners SPORTS MASSAGE PRACTICAL EXAMINATION Time allowed 45 minutes 1. Detailed Consultation. A consultation card must be completed by the candidates with the model at the start of the examination. A detailed record should be made of the client s medical history, sporting hobbies and the nature of the injury. All models to be allocated by the examiner who will inform the candidate of the injury. The candidate will need to elaborate giving further detail of that injury 2. Preparation of the working area. The candidate is responsible for ensuring that the working area is satisfactorily prepared prior to the treatment being undertaken. 3. Preparation and care of Client. The candidate is responsible for the suitable preparation of the client prior to the treatment being undertaken. 4. Sports Massage Treatment The candidate will need to recommend the appropriate treatment for a 30 minute session and carry out the treatment. The examiner will be looking for a range of advanced massage techniques suited to the injury and pre heat treatment if necessary. The treatment should conclude with the recommendation and teaching of the most appropriate exercises. 5. Aftercare and advise The candidate should offer the client suitable aftercare following the treatment as well as advising on the follow up treatments. Progressive exercises should be given to help rehabilitation. Results / findings and aftercare recommendations should also be recorded on the clients card. 6. Hygiene The candidate s working environment and treatment techniques must maintain high standards of hygiene and negate the possibility of cross infection. 7. Personal appearance and deportment. The candidate should present a professional image to the client and wear suitable clothes to meet this criterion. 8. Oral Questions The examiner will ask the candidate oral questions relative to the treatment and aftercare. CIBTAC 12 E18

13 School / College Examined Date of Examination % = Excellent 75-84% = Good 60-74% = Satisfactory 0-59% = Below Standard In each case indicate the average % mark in the box provided EXAMINERS FEEDBACK WRITTEN SPORTS MASSAGE Average % mark Generic areas of study Treatments General Comments Examiner s Name.. CIBTAC 13 E18

14 School / College Examined % = Excellent 75-84% = Good 60-74% = Satisfactory 0-59% = Below Standard In each case indicate the average % mark in the box provided Date of Examination Consultation EXAMINERS FEEDBACK PRACTICAL SPORTS MASSAGE Average % mark Preparation of working area Preparation of the Client Sports Massage Treatment Aftercare and advice to client Hygiene procedures Personal appearance & Deportment Oral questions General Comments Examiners Name.. CIBTAC 14 E18

15 PRACTICAL SPORTS MASSAGE EXAMINATION MARKING SHEET College / School: [* minimum mark must be achieved ] Date of Examination: Examiner: Pass % Credit % Honour % Time Allowed:45 Minutes * * * * CANDIDATE S NAME (BLOCK CAPITALS) Group Total Average for Group Average % for the Group Consultation Preparation of Working Are Preparation of Client Sports Massage Treatment + heat if Aftercare and Advice to Client Hygiene Procedures Personal Appearance, Deportment and Attitude Oral Questions (Maximum Marks) Minimum Pass Mark Total % Remarks CIBTAC 15 E18

16 SPORTS MASSAGE PAPER APPROX GUIDE BREAKDOWN TO MCQ QUESTIONS Time allowed: 30 Minutes Number of Questions 25 Number of Marks 38 Generic Areas of Study 18% Treatments 82% CIBTAC 16 E18

17 INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRACTICAL SPORTS MASSAGE EXAMINERS (* to pass the minimum mark must be achieved) Time allowed 45 Minutes consultation / examination * (min 8) 14marks Medical examination Lifestyle / sporting areas Cause of Injury Contra-indications Type and severity of injury Treatment plan / pattern including repeat appointments Recording results preparation of working area Couch Trolley preparation of client Explanation of the treatment Positioning of the client Client modesty 1 mark 1 mark 4 marks 2 mark 1 mark 1 mark sports massage + heat treatment * (min24) 40 marks Client Care Appropriate analysis and description of injury Suitable treatment plan for session (may include heat) Suitable massage movements performed (may include heat) 8 marks 10 marks 20 marks aftercare and advise to client * (min 12) 20 marks What the client should and should not do How the client may feel / reactions to treatment Next treatment date Nutrition advice Progressive exercises for rehabilitation 3 marks 3 marks 4 marks 8 marks hygiene Washing hands before and after treatment Cleaning area to be treated personal appearance and deportment Personal appearance Deportment / Attitude oral questions 3 marks 1 mark 3 marks 1 mark 14 marks Possible Total Marks 100 Pass Mark 60/100 CIBTAC 17 E18

18 CIBTAC BOOKLIST FOR SPORTS MASSAGE DIPLOMA COURSE recommended reading Sports and Remedial Massage Therapy Mel Cash Edbury Press ISBN The Sports Medicine bible Lyle J. Micheli, M.D. with Mark Jenkins A John Boswell Associates Book ISBN Sports injuries A Self Help guide Vivian Grisogono John Murray ISBN CIBTAC 18 E18