Diploma in Sports Therapy - advanced studies

Advanced anatomy & Physiology :

Joints - detail of structure, their components and ligaments & tendons that support them, muscles responsible for their movement, normal ranges and types of movement.

Muscles - origins, insertions, nerve supply & their actions. Prime movers and assistors.

Surface anatomy - palpation of structures, tendons, muscles, ligaments, bone prominences, joint lines and pulse points.

Remedial massage & manipulative techniques :

Sports massage - pre/post event massage, use of techniques to work on the deeper muscles of the body; applied massage for specific injuries; remedial massage - evaluation & treatment of specific problem areas using neuro-muscular techniques, soft tissue release, soft tissue manipulation & articulation of joints.

Strength training & sports conditioning :

Excercises for strengthening various muscle groups; structure of sport specific schedules; use of excercises in rehabiltation of injuries.

Gym Instruction and Fitness Testing :

All the standard testing and fitness training techniques used in gyms or sports clubs.

Sports nutrition :

Sports specific requirements; pre and post event loading and recovery; water and sports drinks; bulking protein powders; performance, speed, strength, stamina

Sports injury recogniton & management :

Evaluation of injury; injuries related to specific sports; orthopaedic tests; evaluation, management and treatment of injuries to lower and upper limbs, spine and trunk, including taping and strapping. This module includes experience in the teaching clinics.

Rehabilitation and Biomechanics : 

Evaluation of limbs, spine and feet; gait analysis, walking re-education; restoration of mobility, progressive phases of rehabilitation; strength, balance and co-ordination; core stability; hydrotherapy; sports remedial exercise; selection of treatment modalities.

Electrotherapy :

Use of electrical equipment such as TENS, ultrasound and interferential.

Work experience :

120 clinic hours are logged and assessed, with experience including running an “in-house” clinic at the college.