sports massage therapists

[coffebean]

In my own experience of employing many therapists over the years, both in my clinics and lecturing, I have only employed one fantastic BSc graduate, who actually did a diploma course before he did his degree, but regardless he was a great therapist and lecturer. I am in the process of employing another excellent BSc graduate.......but then she has also trained with me too....I have on the other hand given work experience (with a view to employment) to grad STs who I couldnt get rid of quickly enough, Ive also done the same with grad sports rehabbers, who were even worse.....

Would I refer any of my family to grad STs? Not unless they had done a good quality sports/remedial massage course as well.

I had a feeling that we would have the old degree v diploma argument back, but at the end of the day, we have our opinions and we are entitled to them.

 

[StellaCallieLuna]

how do you explain a sports therapy course done in 10 days, and then 10 to 14 days attendance to gain a degree??

 

[Pompal 09.]

Do a search. Apparently you can count on one finger the amount of Sports Therapies Diplomas that are suitable for CNHC regulation. I WANT to do a degree. To me to have attained that level of education, not neccessarily in sports therapy is a real achievement to be proud of

 

[Apple -- Nov 14, 2010]

Hi Dan,
are you looking at doing the full time 3 year degree or the top-up degree?

 

[johnny trash]

Neither. Part time.

 

[qfgkdgih]

good because the top-up is not fit for purpose.

 

[missdancerxx]

When I started there was no recognisable sports therapy degree (yes I'm that old)

By the time any courses existed I was helping write them


Maybe you should ask the major sporting organisations in this country who employ graduates. Not sure how many employ diplomates at the top end of sport.

Which one would you like me ask
AAA, BOC, BCF, BTF, ATP, LTA, Chelsea FC?

I have worked with all of them and none asked me if I had a degree before 'employing' my services?

or maybe you think I should ask the
British Entertainment Industry
Elstree Studios
Wembley Area
NEC
Live Nation

Well you did ask!

ps
I'm also treating a well known comic on tour next month (no names but its not for a Premier price

His tour manager didn't ask but I'll let you know if he does


Good luck with your degree though

I sincerely hope it meets your expectations and helps you develop your knowledge and skills

 

[erqoxle]

wow i think all you guys could do with a nice massage to rid you of all that built up stress

i wonder where we could find a good therapist to provide such a massage

best check their degree before hiring them

 

[blueprint101]

as you started the threads thnat are contributing to the stress levels of so many, are you giving the massages, if so I just want to check,, where did you qualify, have you got a degree or diploma, and lastly do you warm your hands first

 

[Ida Cecilie]

I think a lot of people forget the fact that the sports therapy diploma has been around for well over a quarter of a century, and long before the SST was established, and that some of us have been around long enough to know the politics of why certain organisations were established, and long enough to have heard everything more than once!

I know of many diplomates working at top level in sport, and as DFNU points out, in many other industries too, I know of many many diplomates who's earnings take them well over the 40% tax bracket.

One of the funny things I see is just how many graduate STs actually go on to do either physiotherapy BSc or MSc, now why would they do that if the BSc gave them enough credence to go out and work?

Im not knocking anyone for wanting to do a degree, but one simply does not need a BSc in sports therapy to become a good sports therapist, and as DFNU has pointed out on many occasions, on some of the ST degrees the amount of hands on therapy taught is negligible...my question would be how do these therapist treat injuries and imbalances effectively?

 

[Missy$Lisa ?Mexico 2010?]

Ultrasound

Oh sorry, you said effectively

 

[karategirl27]

you are obviously in one of those moods................know the feeling

Ironically someone just texted me for a course of ultrasound as "that is all that works for them", I checked my diary but couldnt fit them in

 

[WCCanuck]

Really....which one's exactly?



Yeah, please give examples of your remit with those organisations and dates etc...i'm intrigued. PM me if you want.

 

[richyroy]

Just read through my recent posts and I think you are probably right

Must be the stress of trying to justify to Skills for Health why QCF Level 5 courses are necessary

 

[Oasis]

Why you offering me a job? If you are I could send you my CV else you could try going through my 'friends' in Linkedin if you are genuinely interested

I'm seeing a 'prodigy' this am give me your number and I'll see if you can do a 'Tom Cruise' moment for you if you might find that exciting

 

[suggestion]

Anyway....which sports therapy degree's have you helped to write? A lot of claims are made on HP but are very rarely backed up.

 

[fica]

On these forum its on a need to know basis
Those those that need to know already know

If you want to join the 'circle of trust' you could start by being more polite and constructive

If it helps I'll start
I come on here to try and help
I'm sorry that I've got involved in a oneupmanship competition whislt trying to give credibility to my comments
All I was attempting to say (and justify) is that a Degree is not necessary to 'succeed' in this industry

 

[mias_mummy]

On these forum its on a need to know basis
Those those that need to know already know

If you want to join the 'circle of trust' you could start by being more polite and constructive

It was a simple question. All I wanted to know is which degree's you helped to write. You made the statement on a public forum now back it up! I also gave you the option of sending a PM. You have consistantly avoided the question with smarta**e remarks.

If it helps I'll start
I come on here to try and help Do you, or is it to try and put down people who don't share you view?!
I'm sorry that I've got involved in a p*ss*ng competition whislt trying to give credibility to my comments
All I was attempting to say (and justify) is that a Degree is not necessary to 'succeed' in this industry

 

[gamtcixzkr]

**mod's hat on**

Ok guys, you surely know the on here. If not, here's a reminder:



Please keep your exchanges within the rules.

Thanks
Moonfairy
On behalf of HPmods

 

[alabbas t]

Please just ban me so that I don't feel compelled to respond to some of the stupidity on here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!