Learn how to fix many of your own pains!

Outline

 

Note: This can be customized depending on the needs of your organization or company.

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See it!

• Demonstrations and videos

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Feel it!

• Class activities

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Own it!

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1. Introduction

• Overview of the approach to fixing a lot of your injuries (strains and repetitive stress) yourself.

•  Importance of understanding the source of  the pain ​

• Benefits of using multiple methods for self-pain relief

• When to seek professional help.

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2. Self-Administered First Aid for Injuries

• Recognizing acute pain and self-injury

• Immediate steps for self-administered first aid

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3.Manual Self Therapy

• Benefits of manual self therapy for pain relief

• Types of self-massage techniques

•  Using hands and fingers

• Incorporating tools (e.g., massage sticks, rollers)

•  Guidelines for effective manual self therapy

                 1. Duration and frequency

                 2. Intensity and pressure control

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4. Exercises for Injuries

• Role of exercises in pain prevention and relief

• Types of self-exercises 

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3. Show it, Do it

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4.Review and Q&A

• Recap of key points

• Question and answer session

• Feedback and evaluation of the training program​

Reference materials, such as exercise sheets, are available through an online link.

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