By the end of this course, you will (1) assess common athletic injuries with confidence and precision and (2) apply evidence-informed manual therapy protocols to improve function, reduce pain, and support recovery. Led by Stuart Hinds, soft-tissue therapist to four Australian Olympic teams, this course distills decades of elite-level sports medicine experience into clear, practical instruction.

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Clinical Sports Massage for Common Injuries
This course is part of Sports Massage Therapist Specialization

Instructor: Niel Asher Education
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What you'll learn
How to assess and treat common sports injuries using targeted, evidence-based soft-tissue and adjunct modalities
How to integrate trigger point therapy, taping, cupping, and manual techniques into comprehensive injury-management plans
Skills you'll gain
- Patient Evaluation
- Patient Education And Counseling
- Exercise Therapy
- Manual Therapy
- Rehabilitation
- Physical Therapy
- Pathology
- Patient Treatment
- Clinical Assessment
- Human Relations Movement
- Health And Wellness Coaching
- Pain Management
- Health Care
- Orthopedics
- Anatomy
- Treatment Planning
- Sports Medicine
- Injury Prevention
- Kinesiology
- Athletic Training
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There are 4 modules in this course
Treating Common Sports Injuries provides a practical and insight-driven framework for understanding how soft-tissue injuries develop and how to manage them effectively in clinical practice. Drawing on extensive real-world experience, the course explains the key classifications of sports injuries—direct versus indirect, sprains versus strains, and the full spectrum of muscle-tear grades—while highlighting the clinical uncertainty that often surrounds mild injuries and “pseudo tears.” Learners are guided through the concept of irritability, one of the most important determinants of treatment choice and intensity, and shown how to recognise mild, moderate, and severe presentations. The course also explores the biomechanics of overload and overuse injuries, tendon reactivity, chronic tendinopathy, neural adaptation, and how changes in training frequency, intensity, and type contribute to injury risk. By the end, therapists will be able to assess injuries more accurately, plan safer interventions, and support athletes through evidence-based recovery and performance progression.
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2 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt
This module focuses on assessment-driven sports massage interventions for common soft-tissue injuries. You will observe real clinical demonstrations for conditions such as ITB syndrome, medial tibial stress syndrome, lateral elbow pain, thoracic outlet syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, and biceps/pec minor strain. The emphasis is on selecting appropriate manual therapy techniques based on tissue irritability, client presentation, and functional demands — ensuring treatment supports both short-term relief and long-term recovery.
What's included
6 videos6 readings1 assignment
This module provides an opportunity to consolidate and apply what you’ve learned throughout the course. You will review key concepts, reflect on clinical relevance, and complete a short practice assignment and/or course reflection quiz. The goal is to reinforce understanding and strengthen your ability to integrate these skills into real-world client care.
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1 assignment1 discussion prompt
This final exam is designed to assess your understanding of the key concepts presented throughout the course. Please review all video lessons and written materials before beginning. A passing score of 70% or higher is required to successfully complete the course and earn your CE certificate. You may reference your notes during the exam. Once you pass, your certificate will be available for immediate download.
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