Day 3 Of Sports Solutions Sports Massage Course

The participants came back today for day 3 of the Sports Massage course. They had a bit of revision on what they covered last week before Marlene showed them some new techniques.

After lunch, Marlene showed the participants how to use a trigger ball, stretch their patients, reciprocal inhibition and also some nerve stretches. You definitely don't learn all these in other Sports Massage courses!

"I'm good" Marlene tells the class

Even Gino got in the act, showing variations of how the nerve stretches can be done. This is the ulnar nerve stretch shown below.

Now, don't choke her....

Be careful where you go

Boon Wei already practising behind Marlene

To make him fall, I will start here

Louise waiting to show her TRX moves

The participants have their written and practical exams tomorrow. Come back to our blog and find out more. For more pictures see http://weloverunning.blogspot.sg/2013/07/bat-girls-wannabes.html.

Marlene's Kung Fu Moves

Thank you for coming back to read our updates on our Sports Massage course. Today marks the second day of our Sports Massage course. Being a Sunday, we had a slightly later start to allow our participants to sleep in a little. Please read on if you want to find out about Marlene's kung fu moves.

First up this morning was Aized teaching human anatomy with her teaching the participants about gluteus minimus, vastus intermedius and piriformis etc. Fortunately, they did not get their tongues twisted.

Now hold your horses

Hey, if you're interested in the paleo diet........

After learning more new muscle names and other anatomical terms, Aized ended the morning giving some hints for the theory exam next week.

After lunch, Marlene explained how a plane took off along with some kung fu moves thrown in......

When you take Swiss Air...........

First you claw 

Then you punch

Killing him softly with her song

Well, not quite the kung fu moves you would imagine. Marlene is actually demonstrating a technique to help Wesley's tight iliopsoas (hip flexors) in the last picture

Stayed tuned for next week's course update.

1st Day Of Sports Massage Course 130713

Today's the first day of our Sports Massage / Human Anatomy course at Sports Solutions. Our participants showed up on time and eager to start.

We have among us two trained engineers, sports trainers from a medical clinic, pilates instructors, a reflexologist and a domestic helper to name some of the participants.

Participants all ears

Having taught many previous Sports Massage courses since 2004, Aized started the ball rolling with teaching the participants human anatomy. She used anatomical models, charts, pictures and stories from previous participants to impart her knowledge and explain concepts to the participants.

This is how you count your fingers

After breaking for lunch, it was Marlene's turn with the practical. After showing the participants how to drape each other (to preserve their modesty) it was time to practise. Most of the participants said it looked really easy, but it was a different story once they got started.

And this is how you choke him

Lily comparing her elbow with Marlene

Eve stressed while listening to Marlene

All hands on deck

 More pictures here http://weloverunning.blogspot.sg/2013/07/day-1-sports-massage-course-130713.html.

Stayed tuned for more updates as we go on to day 2 tomorrow.

3rd Day Of Sports Massage Course

Time for day 3 of the Sports Massage course@ Sports Solutions today. All the participants today came eager to practise and learn more from Marlene.

Nicole taking detailed notes as usual

Gracie right in middle among them all

There were some new areas to cover in the morning and Marlene got the participants to change their regular practice partners so as to get a different feel instead of practising with the same person.

A different feel? Of course. All of us have different body types, play different favourite activities/ sports and hence have different imbalances in our joints, muscles etc. Think of it this way, if you play badminton or tennis regularly and you are right hand dominant, your right arm and thigh will probably be bigger and stronger than your left. Each and everyone of us will have a slightly stronger dominant hand or foot and probably a slightly longer limb on one side too. Most of you will have one foot slightly larger than the other too. As long as the discrepancy is not too large, it's perfectly normal.

Want to learn how to do sports massage for different discrepancies in your muscles for your family, friends or loved ones? Come sign up for the next course in June. http://www.physiosolutions.blogspot.sg/2013/02/sports-solutions-basic-sports-massage.html

Darth Vader At Day 2 Of Sports Massage Course

Welcome back to day 2 of the Sports Massage course. First up was more Anatomy in the morning with Aized.

More Anatomy with Aized

Darth Vader? Nah, just Daniel in his jacket.

After lunch, Marlene had the participants pair up for massage on the lower extremities.

Waaa... Nicole, what are you writing?

Special attention from Marlene



Yeah, my partner is doing a great job, he seems to indicate after taking part in the Urbanathlon in the morning before coming for the course.

Thumbs up

 Until Marlene "intervened"....

Save me...... 

Nicole laughing and not taking notes

As you can see, our course is fun and yet the participants are learning much. Stay tune for more updates next week.

Day 1 Basic Sports Massage Course 020313

Today we kicked off our first Sports Massage course of the year.

We have a great group of people in our course which makes it really fun to teach. There is a mother of five atheletic children, a cardiologist (yes, you read correctly), a Pilates instructor to name a few. 

 A big thank you to our course participants who chose our course taught by Aized & Marlene.

Our aim is for our participants to be equipped with enough anatomical knowledge and practical technique to use sports massage for whatever their objective of attending this course is.

Anatomy with aized

Engaging your core to protect yourself while you give a massage

Marlene teaching draping techniques

Keeping it 'light' during the full day of learning

SS Basic Sports Massage Course June 2013

If you have already signed up, great as our March 2013 Sports Massage course is full. Here are the dates for our next course in June.

SPORTS SOLUTIONS SPORTS MASSAGE COURSE

Dates: 1,2,8,9 June 2013 (2 weekends)
Times: 9am to 6pm on Saturdays and 10am to 5pm on Sundays
Venue: Sports Solutions, 108 Amoy Street, Singapore 069928
Cost: Early Bird (before 25 April 2013): $1200, After 25 April: $1500

Lecturers:
Aized Noor (Master Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (Australia),
Senior Physiotherapist, Physio Solutions)

Marlene Torrent Parker (National Cert. in Therapeutic Massage; Bodywork
NCTMB (US), Massage and Bodywork Therapist)

Course Content: This course aims to teach basic anatomy of the
human body and practical sports massage techniques.
There will be a theory and practical exam on the last day which you need
to pass to receive your certificate.
Morning and afternoon tea breaks provided.

How to register:
Email: admin@sportssolutions.com.sg
Call: 62236078 or 63331211

Sports Solutions Basic Sports Massage Course March 2013

Sports Solutions Sports Massage Course

Dates: 2,3,9,10 March 2013 (2 weekends)

Times: 9am to 6pm on Saturdays & 10am to 5pm on Sundays

Venue: Sports Solutions, 108 Amoy Street, Singapore 069928

Cost: Early Bird (before 25 January 2013): $1200, After 25 Jan: $1500

Lecturers: Aized Noor (Master Sports & Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (Australia), Senior Physiotherapist, Physio Solutions)

Marlene Torrent Parker (National Cert. in Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork NCTMB (US), Massage & Bodywork Therapist)

Course Content: This course aims to teach the basics of anatomy of the human body and practical sports massage techniques.

There will be a theory and practical exam on the last day which you need to pass to receive your certificate.

Morning and afternoon tea breaks provided.

How to register:

Email: admin@sportssolutions.com.sg

Call: 62236078 or 63331211

Have a look at the links, our previous Sports Massage course was very well received.

http://physiosolutions.blogspot.sg/2012/12/exam-time-for-sports-massage-course.html

http://weloverunning.blogspot.sg/2012/12/final-day-of-sports-massage-course.html

http://physiosolutions.blogspot.sg/2012/12/day-3-of-sports-massage-course.html

http://weloverunning.blogspot.sg/2012/12/day-2-sports-massage-course.html

http://physiosolutions.blogspot.sg/2012/12/sports-massage-course-081212.html

Exam Time For Sports Massage Course

The participants were stressed today. After their morning practical revision, the participants went for lunch. Most came back early to study for the written exam.Yes, you read correctly, they need to sit for a written exam and score > 70%.

Mugging for the written exam

Written exam

What's more, they have a practical exam as well in which a case study is presented to them and they then have to perform their chosen techniques and justify their rationale.

Practical exam

Marlene, Siew Lian and Aized addressing the participants to give them their feedback.

And yes, all did well.

Receiving his cert

The happy participants

So kudos to the class for studying hard, practising sufficiently and doing well in their exams.

The next course will be on  March 2,3,9 and 10 2013. Call or email us for details.
http://weloverunning.blogspot.sg/2012/09/sports-solutions-sports-massage-course.html

Day 3 Of Sports Massage Course

Day 3 of the Sports Massage course held @Sports Solutions today. Highlight of the day was when Marlene got the participants to blindfold themselves to massage their partner, relying more on their sense of touch rather than sight.

Marlene honeing their sense of touch

Was it effective? Well, all of the participants said it helped with them gaining a better feel which allowed them  to appreciate the different techniques better.

The participants also learnt some stretching after the massage practical to enable them to be more effective.

Careful with his head

Wanna find out more? Come to our next Sports Massage course in March 2013. Call or email us to find out more. Please also see http://www.weloverunning.blogspot.sg/2012/12/day-2-sports-massage-course.html.

Sports Massage Course 081212

Day 1 of our Sports Massage course held @Sports Solutions. We have a diverse group of people participating in the course this time round. The morning required some serious concentration from the participants while learning something new.

Aized taught the Anatomy part of the course in the morning,

You need to know your anatomy

while Marlene started the afternoon teaching the practical.

Saw this on one of the participants.

Stayed tuned for more updates on the course. Thanks to Emily and Siew Lian for helping out.