Massage for Children with Cerebral Palsy CPD Course

DURATION: 2 days/ 11.5 hours

PREREQUISITES: Body Massage Diploma, Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology

This course is intended for anyone who has already undertaken basic body massage/sports massage training:-

to develop their knowledge and skills in treating children(or adults) with cerebral palsy
to gain understanding of the different types of cerebral palsy
to be able to offer much needed treatment for physically disabled children which is in short supply and often difficult to access

CPD POINTS: 10

LEARNING OUTCOMES

to develop your knowledge of the types and causes of cerebral palsy and how it presents itself in the body
to identify the contraindications and precautions that you should take when treating a client with cerebral palsy
to familiarise yourself with the common gait patterns in a client with cerebral palsy
to understand the difference between hypotonia and hypertonia in terms of massage techniques and goals
to be able to offer much needed treatment for physically disabled children which is in short supply and often difficult to access

ASSESSMENT

Theory assessment only – The overall pass mark must exceed 80%.

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