Exercise Prescription For Sports & Massage Therapists

Are you a sports or massage therapist? Would you like to develop your knowledge or practical competence regarding exercise prescription? If yes, then this is the course for you.

Exercise prescription refers to the plan of fitness, strength or stretching related activities that have been specifically designed for the use of one individual. Therapists and clinicians use exercise prescription on a regularly basis to target areas of concern.  A therapist may use exercise within a treatment plan to achieve a number of goals such as increased strength, flexibility, proprioception, balance or fitness.

Physio.co.uk are offering a workshop focused on exercise prescription for sports and massage therapists. The workshop will focus on the theory, research and practical skills needed to successfully and safety prescribe exercise to patients. Additionally, the current guidelines on exercise prescription with regards to exercise treatment goals will be discussed.

The “Exercise prescription for sport and massage therapists” workshop consists of an in depth presentation including the theory, research and guidelines regarding exercise prescription. The workshop will also include a practical element where you will have the opportunity to practice advising, demonstrating and implementing exercise into a treatment plan.

The course is held at our St John street Clinic in Manchester City centre. It will start at 10.00 am and run until 3.00 pm. Lunch will be provided.  

The “Exercise prescription for sports and massage therapists” itinerary:

10.00 – 10.30 – Induction / Arrival

10.30 – 11.30 – Theory: exercise prescription

11.30 -12.00 – Assessment tools

12.00 – 12.30 – Lunch

12.30 – 14.00 – Practical: Using exercise programmes

14.00- 15.00  – Evidence and Case Studies