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If you have taken any of the following courses you will receive 50% off of the two day course at The Haven this October 13 & 14, 2012:
- clinical/Ortrhopedic assessment techniques for the upper body part 1
- Advanced upper body treatment techniques using DAP
to register : Add to cart with Vat total cost is 122 pounds for the 2 days 10CPD
A soft tissue approach to assessing and treating the upper body after breast cancer treatment
with Paul Lewis B.A, R.M.T.–N.C.B.T.M.B (USA). C.M.T.O. (Canada), F.H.T. (Europe)
13th and 14th October 2012
9.30am-6pm
at The Haven, Effie Road, Fulham, SW6 1TB
£200 – Hurry places are going fast!!
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Day 1. Paul will discuss, demonstrate and practice: Clinical/Orthopedic assessment techniques for the upper body. Being able to assess and determine where the client issues stem from is invaluable.
Day 2. Post Surgical treatment of mastectomy & implants: A range of treatment techniques will be practiced that can help with restricted range of motion and thoracic outlet syndrome. Paul will focus on engagement techniques such as Dynamic Angular Petrissage (DAP) and other treatment techniques including segmental stretching, myofascial treatment technique for scar massage and shoulder and neck treatment associated with post surgical issues.
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A case study will be used to look at the client symptoms in order to support the clinical reasoning and rational for the techniques and modalities utilized. Therapists will learn and practice body mechanics to reduce stress on the therapist. In addition self-care exercises will be covered for ongoing client treatment and recovery.
**Pre requisite for attendees is Level 3 Massage qualification. Please note that a level 3 massage qualification must be accredited (see GCMT website www.gcmt.org.uk)
At the end of the 2 day course the learner will have a better understanding of:
- The combined use of various modalities involved in addressing each specific post operative issue.
- Importance of assessment in determining which areas to treat not only for post operative but other issues for the upper body.
- The use of Dynamic Angular Petrissage(DAP) how it is used in treatment relating to the upper body. Reliably demonstrate the ability to determine through reasoning which structures to address.
About the Venue
Monday to Friday The Haven is a centre providing support, counselling and a wide range of complementary therapies to people affected by breast cancer.
The centre can be easily reached from Fulham Broadway tube station, on the District Line. Alternatively there is a multistory care park next to the station for those wishing to drive.
The centre is also well served by buses. Please refer to the map below.
Couches will be provided, but please bring towels. You will be practicing on one another so please wear suitable clothing.
Filtered water and hot drinks will be available but you will need to bring your own lunch. For those wishing to go out for lunch the centre at Fulham Broadway houses several chain eateries and a Sainsburys. There are also many other cafes in the surrounding area.
