The Institute of Massage and Sports Therapy Ltd was founded in 1998 with the aim of providing internationally recognised qualifications in sports therapy. At this time, more and more teams and sports clubs were employing sports therapists, who were for the most part unqualified and ended up causing more harm than good. They recognised the need for therapists who were trained specifically in the treatment, management and rehabilitation of sports injuries and have now developed a three-year part-time diploma course which deals with all aspects of sports therapy.
The benefits of holistic massage and sports massage have been known for centuries and are being used more and more as a valuable tool in preventing many muscular and tension related conditions. The skills taught on these courses will enable graduates to treat conditions such as neck and shoulder tension, strains and sprains, whiplash, tennis elbow, groin strains, hamstring problems, knee ligament injuries, low back pain and overuse injuries.
More and more people are turning to complementary therapies for stress relief, injury therapy and for general health and well-being. The natural drug-free approach of these therapies to health care is becoming more popular and widely accepted world-wide “In today’s goal orientated, stressful environment, these complementary and holistic therapies and treatments have become extremely important, in maintaining healthy balance in the body and preventing long-term stress and illness”, says Rachel McCarthy, director of the institute. So why not join one of the fastest growing industries in Ireland today and reward yourself with a satisfying and enjoyable career. Tel 061 379079 for further details or contact our website at www.imst.ie
