Qualification |
Description |
Orthopaedic Massage and Manipulation |
This is the top qualification. Therapists at this level should have a lot of knowledge and experience, particularly of nerve related issues. In addition to the skills below they can perform both spinal and peripheral manipulations, assess for, and treat, compromised nerves and perform cranial mobilisations. |
Advanced Remedial Massage |
These should be experienced therapists who can deal with most problems, In addition to the skills below they have the tools to quickly assess and resolve most back issues, including sciatica. They also have a wide range of assessments and treatments that enable them to deal with the full range of musculo- |
Remedial and Sports Massage |
This is as qualified as many therapists become and therefore the range of experience will differ tremendously. All therapists at this stage should be able to make a basic but comprehensive assessment of the problem and have a range of tools with which to treat it. |
Swedish Massage |
This is the first qualification that therapists will achieve. They should have done a minimum of 8 months training and are qualified to safely give full body massages or massages pertaining to particular areas of the body, following a basic assessment. Swedish Massage Therapists are student members, as opposed to full members, of the Association of Massage Therapists Scotland |
Additional Qualifications:
Some therapists have the following additional qualifications that you can add to your search.
Active Isolated Stretching |
Muscle Energy Technique |
Cranial Mobilisations |
Myofascial Release |
Cranial Sacral |
Neurodynamics |
Dry Needling |
Peripheral Manipulation - |
Gait Analysis |
Peripheral Manipulation - |
Kinesio Taping |
Positional Release |
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Sports Therapy |