7 CE Hours

Active and passive stretching are the most common stretching techniques taught in massage schools for basic massage education.  Active stretching is performed by the client upon themselves.  Passive stretching is when a therapist performs a stretch on a client who is “passive” during the stretching.  This is basic stretching.  However, the most effective forms of stretching have more advanced methodology.  This course will introduce the therapist to Soft Tissue Release (STR) and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) techniques.  These techniques are used for muscle rehabilitation and chronically tight muscles.  Static and dynamic stretching will be performed for those interested in sports stretching techniques.  Advanced Stretching for Medical Massage and Sports is for therapists with a basic understanding of the stretching process who wants to take their work to a higher level with their athletic clients and in their medical massage practice.  Less than 20% of this course is lecture.