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Adapt remedial massage practice for athletes

Adapt remedial massage practice for athletes

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTMSG007
State Code
AVA19
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Field of Education
061999 - Complementary Therapies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine the remedial massage needs of athletes and to adjust assessment and treatment to develop preventative and injury related treatment strategies for athletes and other sport active people.This unit applies to remedial massage therapists.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine scope of massage services required
  • 1.1 Obtain information from athlete about their potential service needs
  • 1.2 Collate and evaluate information from others involved in the health management of the athlete
  • 1.3 Determine where and how massage fits within the overall athlete health management program
  • 1.4 Confirm own role and responsibilities with athlete and other health management professionals
2. Adapt remedial massage assessment and treatment strategies to athlete needs
  • 2.1 Incorporate pre and post event massage based on demands and impacts of the sporting activity and individual profile
  • 2.2 Identify musculoskeletal sports injuries and their potential for treatment with massage within scope of own practice
  • 2.3 Tailor sports injury management strategies that incorporate the concept of stages of recovery
  • 2.4 Recommend sport injury specific therapies and exercises that support massage treatment
  • 2.5 Provide athlete education in relation to self-massage techniques as required
  • 2.6 Provide recommendations for ongoing support packages to aid recovery from injury
  • 2.7 Integrate sport related information and research evidence into treatment plan and clearly document treatment details
3. Monitor and evaluate athlete treatment strategies
  • 3.1 Review effectiveness of treatment plans based on client response to preventative and injury related treatments
  • 3.2 Evaluate impact of ongoing treatment in relation to client’s physical, mental and emotional condition relative to their sport
  • 3.3 Seek feedback from others involved in the health management of the athlete and ensure that advice provided is in line with advice of other health professionals
  • 3.4 Adjust plans based on evaluations in consultation with client and colleagues
  • 3.5 Accurately document recommendations and changes to treatment plans
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD276 HLTREM513C Provide remedial massage treatment to athletes Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEO61 HLTMSG018 Adapt massage practice for athletes Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWI6 HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage Qualification