About Course
This 2-day intensive workshop is designed for osteopathy practitioners, RMTs, students, and manual therapists who want to confidently work with athletes at every stage of performance — from pre-game preparation and post-game recovery to rehabilitation after injury.
Led by Marcelo Casal, an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist,Rehabilitation Specialist with Toronto FC since 2008, this workshop brings together nearly two decades of elite-level sports rehab expertise. Marcelo has developed and delivered treatment protocols for professional athletes across strength, mobility, proprioception, and return-to-play strategies. His experience includes designing individualized rehabilitation programs, managing acute and chronic injuries, and contributing to Toronto FC’s historic 2017 domestic treble (MLS Cup, Supporters’ Shield, Canadian Championship).
Marcelo will lead the treatment and rehabilitation portion of the course, while Amir Kazemi, will support with the osteopathic technique side, ensuring participants gain both a high-performance rehab framework and hands-on osteopathic skills they can immediately apply in practice.
Participants will learn how to structure treatment protocols that optimize athletic performance, accelerate recovery, and reduce the risk of re-injury. The course emphasizes practical application, with a strong hands-on practical portion that includes labs, assessments, and guided technique practice.
Key Learning Modules:
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Pre-Game Preparation: Mobility, neuromuscular activation, and alignment strategies.
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Post-Game Recovery: Techniques to restore range of motion, reduce inflammation, and accelerate recovery.
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Rehabilitation Protocols: Progressive plans for safe return-to-play and reduced re-injury risk.
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Performance Enhancement: Manual and movement-based interventions to unlock strength, speed, and coordination.
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What to Avoid: Contraindications and common errors in treating athletes around competition.
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Sport-Specific Frameworks: Principles that transfer across soccer, basketball, hockey, track & field, and more.
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Athlete Communication & Compliance: Helping athletes understand and follow through with recovery plans.
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Case Studies: Real-world applications from Marcelo’s career with Toronto FC.
Hands-On Techniques Covered:
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Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) for activation and recovery
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Joint mobilizations and osteopathic alignment strategies
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Myofascial and fascial release for performance and recovery
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Lymphatic drainage and circulation-focused methods
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Recovery-focused stretching and mobility sequences
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Sports Massage Techniques for preparation and recovery support
Format:
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Day 1: Foundations, pre-game preparation, movement assessments, and mobility/alignment techniques.
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Day 2: Recovery protocols, rehab techniques, case studies, and compliance strategies.
Who Should Attend:
Osteopathy practitioners, RMTs, students, and all manual therapists who want to work with active individuals and athletes — from weekend warriors to professionals.
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