Confused about massage therapy/sport massage courses (UK)
Hi all,
I'm currently on my last months of training as a physio student here in the UK, and since I'll probably have loads of time whilst trying to secure a job I've thought it would be a good idea to complete a few courses on sports massage/manual therapy, taping and dry needling.
I've been looking at different courses and providers but there are so many and vary so much in structure and content that I gotten more confused than before. For sports massage, I've seen courses lasting from 2 days to 5 consecutive days or even several weekends for multiple consecutive weeks. Regarding the short duration courses, I have my doubts about 2 day-courses equipping me with enough skills and knowledge to provide good service to my patients. I've also heard that courses need to be ITEC/VTCT, ActiveIQ, BTEC-approved to be accepted by insurance companies and the relevant regulatory bodies? I've tried to research about which regulatory bodies to listen to, but for some reason there are so many out there? Could someone with experience provide some light on this?
I've been looking at Breeze but some people have told me to avoid Breeze because it wasn't accepted by the relevant regulatory bodies, whereas other people have told me that they are good?
In a nutshell, I'm looking for recommendations on courses from reputable providers who are regulated by the relevant regulatory bodies and accepted by insurance companies?
I would really appreciate your help!!
Thanks in advance
A physio student