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This Specialization equips therapists with advanced skills to assess, treat, and prevent common sports-related soft-tissue injuries. Through three expert-led courses taught by Stuart Hinds and Robert “Bob” McAtee, learners gain practical mastery of sports massage techniques, clinical reasoning, and sports-specific treatment protocols. Designed for real-world application, this program provides the comprehensive foundation needed to confidently support athletes in both rehabilitation and performance settings.
Syllabus
- Course 1: Sports Massage Principles for Performance and Recovery
- Course 2: Lower-Body Sports Massage: Functional Treatment
- Course 3: Clinical Sports Massage for Common Injuries
Courses
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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. You’ll learn targeted treatment approaches for ITB Syndrome, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Lateral Elbow Strains, Shin Splints, and Biceps/Pec Minor Strains, supported by demonstrations of deep stroking massage, trigger point therapy, cupping, taping, and dry needling. Through step-by-step techniques and professional reasoning, this course empowers clinicians to address sports injuries effectively and elevate their therapeutic outcomes in both clinical and performance settings.
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By the end of this course, you will (1) master advanced sports massage techniques for treating lower-limb injuries and (2) apply clinical reasoning to identify and resolve biomechanical dysfunctions stemming from the hip. Led by Stuart Hinds, three-time appointed soft tissue therapist for the Australian Olympic medical team, this course blends elite-level expertise with practical, hands-on instruction. Through immersive video demonstrations and real-world examples, you’ll learn to assess, treat, and prevent common athletic conditions including Shin Splints, Achilles Tendon pain, and Plantar Fasciitis. Participants will gain the confidence to integrate these methods into clinical and performance settings, elevating their treatment outcomes to professional sports standards.
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By the end of this course, you will (1) apply sports-specific soft tissue techniques to manage common athletic injuries and (2) integrate evidence-informed massage protocols into comprehensive rehabilitation and performance programs. Taught by renowned educator and therapist Robert “Bob” McAtee, this course blends theory with hands-on instruction to build practical, clinically relevant skills. Through detailed video demonstrations and real-world guidance, you’ll learn how to identify soft-tissue dysfunction, improve mobility, reduce pain, and support performance for athletes and active clients. Bob’s expertise brings clarity to treatment planning, technique selection, and modifying interventions for different stages of injury, making this course a valuable resource for therapists seeking advanced training in sports massage.
Taught by
Niel Asher Education