College of Classical Massage

The prerequisite for attending this workshops is that you have attended the introductory workshop “Certificate in Myofascial Techniques”.

Myofascial Techniques for the lower extremities: feet, ankles, lower and upper leg

This two day workshop will concentrate on the feet, ankles and legs. In the Introductory weekend you learnt the fundamentals of myofascial release and were introduced to a variety of techniques for the lower and upper body. In these two days we go into more detail on how to assess and treat restrictions in the lower extremities.

Our feet work really hard for us every day and are our main contact with the ground. Having freedom in the feet, and support and balance in the 3 arches, allows us to move more freely and easily. Restrictions in the foot or ankle can create strain up into the knees, hips or lower back. The three main joints of the lower extremities are the ankle, knee and hip, and restrictions
or injury at any one of these joints can have a negative impact of the other two.

This two day workshop will cover myofascial techniques for the feet, ankles and knees as well as the myofascial compartments of the lower and upper leg. After attending this workshop you will have a better understanding of how to assess these important structures and have a multitude of techniques to address imbalances in these areas. We will look at how the myofascial compartments in the lower leg play an important role in supporting the arches of the feet and learn techniques to release strain within them. You will also have an understanding of how the myofascial compartments of the thigh can create strain at the knee joint and hips, and learn techniques to help resolve them.  You will also be introduced to how the major muscle groups in the thigh affect balance of the pelvis.

On this workshop you will learn:

• Myofascial techniques for the foot and ankle.
• How to mobilise the bones of the feet.
• Have a greater understanding of the arches of the feet and their importance.
• Learn myofascial techniques to release restrictions at the ankle joints.
• Learn the myofascial compartments of the lower and upper leg
• Learn myofascial techniques to release strain and restrictions in these compartments.
• Understand how restrictions in these compartments can cause strain patterns down into the feet at the knee joint or up into the hips and pelvis.
• Learn how assessment techniques for the feet, ankles, knees, legs and pelvis
• Learn myofascial techniques to undo restrictions in the lower and upper legs.

Muscles covered will include:

• Tibialus anterior, extensor digitorum longus, extensor halucis longus.
• The peroneal brevis and longus.
• Gastrocnemius and soleus
• Flexor digitorum longus, flexor halucis longus, tibialus posterior
• Quadriceps
• Hamstrings
• Hip adductors
• Hip abductors

The MFR techniques learnt on this course aim to help with the following conditions:

• Ankle sprains
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Achilles tendinosis
• Compartments syndrome
• Illiotibial band syndrome
• Patellar tendinosis
• Patelllofemoral pain
• Chondromalacia patella
• Hamstring strains
• Adductor strains
• Cruciate ligaments sprains
• Medial and lateral collateral ligament sprains
• Shin splints

Dates and Times

Saturday and Sunday 5th and 6th May

9.30am – 5.30pm

Course Fees

Workshop value only £195 plus VAT.  Total £234.

SPECIAL OFFER – book and pay in full 6 weeks in advance and claim 10% discount off  – this makes the workshop cost ONLY £175.50  +VAT.  (Total £210.60)

Alternatively, a £50 deposit will secure your place on the course, the remaining course fees are due 4 weeks before the course start date.

Payment can be made by cash, cheque (made payable to CCM Ltd), ebanking or paypal.  Please contact us for further details.  Please note:  if you choose to pay by paypal, we are unable to offer the discounted rate.

Venue

Unit 4 Natural Health and Yoga Centre, 20-26 Round Hill Street, Brighton  BN2 3RG

Booking:

Places strictly limited to 8, if you would like to book a place on this course please download a booking form.  If you have any queries please contact us at classicalmassage@gmail.com