This is an advanced qualification designed specifically for already qualified massage therapists. As Sports Massage is a specialist and advanced form of bodywork, students must hold a prior massage qualification before enrolling. This course goes far beyond standard holistic massage techniques and focuses on sports-specific and corrective methods, including:
• Soft Tissue Release (STR)
• Trigger Point Therapy / Neuromuscular Technique (NMT)
• Muscle Energy Technique (MET)
• Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
• Connective Tissue Massage
• Deep Tissue Massage
• Pre-Event Massage
• Post-Event Massage
• Maintenance Massage
Students develop advanced assessment skills, injury prevention strategies, rehabilitation techniques, and structured treatment planning for performance enhancement. This diploma prepares therapists to work confidently with athletes, active individuals, and injury rehabilitation clients at a professional level.