Soccer Specifics: Sports Massage Therapy

3 Hours CE/CPD | Online CE/CPD Course with Stuart Hinds

Modern sports massage therapy requires more than chasing injuries around the body after they appear.

Soccer Specifics: Sports Massage Therapy helps therapists understand the physical demands of soccer, the movement patterns of players, and the soft tissue strategies that may help support performance and reduce injury risk.

Presented by Stuart Hinds, this course focuses on soccer-specific assessment, asymptomatic muscle imbalance, common injury patterns, soft tissue treatment protocols, and practical hands-on approaches adapted for soccer players.

Course Overview

This course teaches therapists to look beyond isolated symptoms and consider the wider demands of the game, including repeated acceleration, deceleration, kicking, sprinting, cutting, jumping, and directional change.

Participants will learn how to assess muscle imbalance, identify patterns that may increase injury risk, and apply treatment strategies designed to support both injury recovery and injury avoidance.

The course includes treatment protocols for common soccer-related injuries, together with soft tissue strategies designed to help promote resilience, movement quality, and performance readiness.

Supported by video instruction, a fully illustrated course book, companion course, lesson quizzes, online exam, certificate of completion, subtitles, and lifetime access, this course provides practical soccer-specific training for therapists working with athletes and active clients.

What You Will Learn

Topic Focus Soccer-Specific Demands Understanding the physical demands of soccer and how they affect player anatomy and soft tissue stress Muscle Imbalance Assessment Learning how to assess asymptomatic muscle imbalances that may influence injury risk and performance Common Soccer Injuries Understanding common injury patterns seen in soccer players and active field-sport athletes Soft Tissue Protocols Applying hands-on therapeutic techniques specifically adapted for soccer-related presentations Injury Avoidance Strategies Using treatment and assessment strategies to support resilience and reduce recurring injury risk Performance Support Helping players maintain movement quality, recovery, and readiness across training and competition

Course Content

The course combines soccer-specific assessment, soft tissue therapy, injury prevention thinking, treatment protocols, performance support, and practical video instruction.

Module Focus Understanding the Soccer Player The movement demands, physical stresses, and injury risks associated with the game Assessment of Muscle Imbalance Identifying asymptomatic patterns that may influence injury risk or performance Common Soccer Injury Patterns Injury presentations commonly encountered in soccer and field-sport environments Hands-On Treatment Protocols Soft tissue techniques adapted for soccer players and soccer-related injury presentations Injury Avoidance and Performance Care Using treatment and recovery strategies to support resilience, readiness, and performance Professional Integration Applying soccer-specific reasoning within massage, manual therapy, rehab, and sports therapy settings

Who This Course Is For

This course is suitable for rehabilitation professionals, manual therapists, massage therapists, chiropractors, trigger point therapists, bodyworkers, athletic trainers, exercise professionals, fitness professionals, and sports massage therapists.

It is especially useful for practitioners working with soccer players, field-sport athletes, active clients, recurring soft tissue injuries, performance support, and injury avoidance strategies.

About Stuart Hinds

Stuart Hinds is one of Australia’s leading soft tissue therapists and a highly respected educator in sports massage and remedial therapy.

His extensive experience working with elite athletes gives him a practical understanding of sports-specific injury patterns, treatment demands, and performance support.

In this course, Stuart shares soccer-specific assessment and treatment approaches designed to help therapists better understand the demands of the game and support players more effectively.

Included With This Course

Included Details Video Instruction Hands-on therapeutic techniques led by Stuart Hinds and adapted for soccer players Fully Illustrated Course Book Detailed explanations, step-by-step instructions, and visual aids to reinforce learning Companion Course Structured learning modules designed to reinforce key concepts and clinical application Lesson Quizzes Knowledge checks throughout the course to reinforce learning Final Exam Online exam included for course completion Certificate Certificate of completion included following successful completion Lifetime Access Unlimited access to all course materials for ongoing review Subtitles English, French, German, and Spanish subtitles included .nat-ce{margin:50px 0;padding:36px 0 20px;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#222} .nat-ce h2{margin:0 0 10px;color:#c3283d;font-size:30px} .nat-ce p{margin:0 0 18px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#545454} .nat-ce-info{margin-bottom:24px;padding:16px 18px;background:#fafafa;border-left:4px solid #c3283d} .nat-ce-cue{margin:0 0 16px;text-align:left;color:#222;font-size:14px;font-weight:bold;letter-spacing:.03em;text-transform:uppercase} .nat-ce-row{display:flex;gap:14px;overflow-x:auto;padding:4px 20px 20px 0;scroll-snap-type:x proximity} .nat-ce-card{scroll-snap-align:start;flex:0 0 min(245px,76vw);max-width:min(245px,76vw);border:1px solid #e5e5e5;background:#fff;box-sizing:border-box} .nat-ce-board{height:86px;padding:12px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;background:#f7f7f7;color:#222;font-size:13px;font-weight:bold;line-height:1.35;display:flex;align-items:center;box-sizing:border-box} .nat-ce-hours{padding:12px 14px 14px;color:#545454;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5} .nat-ce-hours strong{display:block;margin-top:3px;color:#c3283d;font-size:26px;line-height:1} .nat-ce-note{margin:18px 0 0!important;font-size:13px!important;line-height:1.7!important;color:#666!important}

CE Finder

This course has been approved for continuing education by numerous professional boards and associations worldwide. Scroll sideways to find your board or association.

Course: Soccer Specifics: Injuries and Treatment
Approvals Listed: 70
CE Broker Provider: #20-1219686 Scroll right to view all approvals in alphabetical order → Alabama Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
3 Alabama Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours
3 Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy *General* Approved Hours
3 Alaska Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours
3 American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (ACBSP) Approved Hours
3 Arizona Board of Athletic Training Approved Hours
3 Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Approved Hours
3 Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
3 Arkansas Board of Massage Approved Hours
3 Association of Massage Therapists (AMT) Approved Hours
3 Australian Traditional Medicine Society Approved Hours
3 Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC) Approved Hours
3 Canadian Athletic Trainers Association (CATA) Approved Hours
1.2 Canadian Massage & Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association (CMMOTA) Approved Hours
3 Certified Registered Massage Therapist Assc (CRMTA) Approved Hours
3 - Primary CEU/CPD Self-Cert Approved Hours
3 Chiropractic Board of Australia Approved Hours
3 College of Complementary Health Professionals of British Columbia (CCHPBC) Approved Hours
3 College of Massage Therapists of New Brunswick (CMTNB) Approved Hours
3 College of Massage Therapists of Newfoundland and Labrador (CMTNL) Approved Hours
1.5 College of Massage Therapists Ontario (CMTO) Approved Hours
3 College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (CNPBC) Approved Hours
3 Connecticut Board of Chiropractors Approved Hours
3 Connecticut Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
3 Deleware Board of Massage and Bodywork Approved Hours
3 Distrcit of Columbia Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
3 Florida Board of Athletic Training Approved Hours
3 Florida Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
3 Georgia Board of Massage Therapy *General* Approved Hours
3 Georgia Board of Nursing Approved Hours
3 Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy Approved Hours
3 Indiana Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
3 Iowa Board of Chiropractic Approved Hours
3 Iowa Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
3 Kansas Board of Healing Arts (Athletic Training) Approved Hours
3 Kansas Chiropractic Association Approved Hours
3 Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (Athletic Training) Approved Hours
3 Maine Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
3 Maryland Board of Massage Therapy Examiners Approved Hours
3 Massage Therapists' Association of Nova Scotia (MTANS) Approved Hours
3 Massage Therapy Assc of Manitoba (MTAM) Approved Hours
3 Massage Therapy Assc of Saskatchewan (MTAS) Approved Hours
3 Missouri Board of Therapeutic Massage Approved Hours
3 Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners Approved Hours
3 Montana Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
3 National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Approved Hours
3 National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) Approved Hours
3 Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC) Approved Hours
3 Nebraska Massage Licensure Board Approved Hours
3 Nevada Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours
3 New Hampshire Advisory Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours
3 New Jersey Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy Approved Hours
3 North Carolina Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy Approved Hours
3 North Dakota Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
3 Ohio Chiropractic Board Approved Hours
3 Oklahoma Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
3 Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners Approved Hours
3 Oregon Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours
3 Pennsylvania State Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
3 Prince Edward Island Massage Therapy Association (PEIMTA) Approved Hours
3 Registered Massage Therapists' Association of Ontario (RMTAO) Approved Hours
3 South Carolina Massage/Bodywork Panel Approved Hours
3 South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
3 Tennessee Board of Massage Licensure Approved Hours
3 Virginia Department of Health Professions (Massage Therapy) Approved Hours
3 Washington Board of Massage Approved Hours
3 Washington Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours
3 West Virginia Massage Licensure Board Approved Hours
3 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (Athletic Training) Approved Hours
3 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (Massage Therapy) Approved Hours
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Approval requirements can change. Please confirm acceptance with your own board, association, employer, or regulatory authority before registration.

Soccer Specifics: Sports Massage Therapy

Professional Reviews & Feedback

The reviews below represent feedback provided by students and practitioners through Trustpilot, Google Reviews, and Judge.me.

★★★★★ 4.8 average rating across reviews collected via Trustpilot, Google Reviews, and Judge.me

“This course completely changed how I assess soccer players. Stuart focuses on movement patterns, muscle imbalance, and injury prevention rather than simply treating symptoms.”

Daniel R., Sports Massage Therapist

“The soccer-specific approach was excellent. I work with youth players and immediately started applying what I learned.”

Melissa C., ATC

“Stuart’s understanding of the demands of soccer comes through in every lesson. The course feels highly relevant to real-world practice.”

Gavin H., Sports Therapist

“The material on asymptomatic muscle imbalance and injury prevention was particularly valuable.”

Rebecca M., PT

“A fantastic course for therapists working with soccer players at any level. The clinical reasoning is outstanding.”

Johnson F., Massage Therapist

“The sections covering adductor, hamstring, hip flexor, and calf injuries were especially useful.”

Paula N., Sports Therapist

“This course helped me understand why certain soccer injuries keep recurring and how to address the underlying factors.”

Matthew S., Soccer Coach

“The treatment demonstrations were practical and easy to follow. Stuart explains exactly why he chooses each technique.”

Claire B., LMT

“I appreciated the emphasis on keeping athletes available for training and competition rather than simply treating pain.”

Anton K., S&C Coach

“The course gave me a much better understanding of soccer biomechanics and the physical demands of the game.”

Lauren D., RMT

“A highly practical sports massage course with clear relevance to both amateur and elite soccer environments.”

Ethan P., Athletic Trainer

“The injury prevention concepts alone made this course worthwhile.”

Natalie G., Massage Therapist

“Stuart’s approach to assessment helped me stop chasing symptoms and start identifying the real drivers of dysfunction.”

Marco V., Manual Therapist

“The content was professional, well organised, and directly applicable to the athletes I work with every week.”

Jessica L., PTA

“I work primarily with youth soccer players and found the injury avoidance strategies extremely valuable.”

Hamish T., Sports Therapist

“The combination of assessment, treatment, and performance considerations creates a very complete learning experience.”

Sabrina A., Massage Therapist

“The lessons on hip mobility, groin function, and lower-limb mechanics were among the strongest parts of the course.”

Luca E., Soccer Performance Coach

“Stuart presents complex ideas in a way that is easy to understand and apply immediately.”

Megan W., ATC

“This course improved both my assessment skills and my confidence when working with soccer-related injuries.”

Nikolai J., Sports Massage Therapist

“An excellent sports massage course that focuses on the unique demands of soccer and provides practical solutions for therapists.”

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