Effective Stretching

The focus of the workshop is on the practical aspects of this discipline of stretching but with a touch of theory too. Learn to advise your clients on simple stretching routines and incorporate stretching into your massage sequence.

The difference between active and passive stretching

Why some stretches are ineffective and others are more effective

How to stretch all of the major muscles of the body actively

How to safely incorporate stretching into your practice
What you’ll learn:
The big picture

To perform passive stretches on all major muscle groups of the body

To demonstrate active stretches for all major muscle groups of the body

How to devise safe and appropriate stretching programmes for your clients to do between massage treatments
You’ll learn to stretch:
Lower limb muscles including:

Calf muscles, Hamstrings,  Quadriceps,  Hip flexors, Hip adductors,  Tibialis anterior, Gluteals, Piriformis,  Toe flexors,

Upper limb muscles: Shoulder,  Biceps, Triceps, Forearm and wrist flexors, Forearm and wrist extensors,

Trunk muscles: Pectorals,  Quadratus lumborum, Rhomboids,   Latissimus dorsi,
Levator scapulae, Upper fibers of trapezius, Scalenes, Spinal extensors.

Dates Available:  29th November 2007, 16th May 2008. 

Cost £75.00