UNDERSTANDING UPPER LIMB INJURIES CPD COURSE
This course aims to extend your knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the upper limbs and chest, and to develop your knowledge of the common upper limb injuries that clients may present with, identifying the causes, symptoms and risk factors.
This course combines well with:-
Understanding Lower Limb Injuries
Hip, Pelvic and Gluteal Injuries
COURSE CONTENT & OVERVIEW
Legislation
Professional Code of Conduct
Anatomy and Physiology
SHOULDER INJURIES
Deltoid strains
Shoulder Impingement
SLAP Tears
Shoulder Dislocations
Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder)
ARM INJURIES
Tennis elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Golfer’s Elbow(Medial Epicondylitis)
The Wrist & Carpal Tunnel syndrome
CHEST INJURIES
The Intercostals
The Pectorals
Pectoral Gap
Rippling Muscle Disease
Breast Massage
COST:£265
DURATION: theory at your own pace
PRE-REQUISITES: Intended for massage therapists but prior qualification is not necessary
CPD POINTS: 10
LEARNING OUTCOMES
• to extend your knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the upper limbs and chest
• to develop your knowledge of the common upper limb injuries that clients may present with, to know the causes and risk factors and to recognise the symptoms
• to identify preventive and rehabilitative self help measures that you can suggest to clients
to offer massage treatments with a more medical/sports focus
to recognise the benefits of breast massage
ASSESSMENT
Theory assessment only – Due to the amount of information in this course, the assessment has been split into 2 smaller assessments, covering different sections of the course. The overall pass mark must exceed 70%.
QUALIFICATION: Upper Limb Injuries accredited by the IGCT will act as an addition to your CPD.
