Self Myofascial Release (SMR)
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By the end of the course participants will be able to understand the concept of Self-Myofascial Release and the role of fascia within the body and reasons why it becomes tight and understanding the concept of trigger points. Participants will have an understanding of why SMR should be employed as well as when is most beneficial to use SMR. They will also gain an understanding of what happens during SMR within the tissue fibres. Participants will be able to identify suitable equipment to use and know how to perform SMR on various muscles within the body. And finally the participants will know some of the contraindications that would prevent a person from undertaking SMR.
Aims and Objectives
To understand what SMR is
To explain what Fascia is
To increase understanding of why fascia becomes tight
To understand why SMR should be employed
To understand the concept of trigger points
To understand when to undertake SMR
To understand what happens during SMR
To cover the types of equipment used
To gain an understanding of how to perform SMR on typical muscles
To understand contraindications for SMR
Pre-Requisites
Minimum of Level 2 Gym Instructor, or Level 3 Personal Trainer. This course is also open to those able to show adequate prior learning for example, sports massage therapist, chiropractor, Â sport rehabilitator or physiotherapist.
Location
*As this is a Practical based qualification you will need to be available to travel to our offices in Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland for practical tutorials and assessments.
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Self Myofascial Release (SMR)
£95.00
By the end of the course participants will be able to understand the concept of Self-Myofascial Release and the role of fascia within the body and reasons why it becomes tight and understanding the concept of trigger points. Participants will have an understanding of why SMR should be employed as well as when is most beneficial to use SMR. They will also gain an understanding of what happens during SMR within the tissue fibres. Participants will be able to identify suitable equipment to use and know how to perform SMR on various muscles within the body. And finally the participants will know some of the contraindications that would prevent a person from undertaking SMR.
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