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.

Clinical Sports Massage for Common Injuries

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

Instructor: Niel Asher Education
Access provided by Xavier School of Management, XLRI
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level
Recommended experience
4 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
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 Education And Counseling
- Clinical Assessment
- Kinesiology
- Health Care
- Treatment Planning
- Pathology
- Rehabilitation
- Exercise Therapy
- Athletic Training
- Human Musculoskeletal System
- Exercise Science
- Patient Treatment
- Pain Management
- Human Relations Movement
- Sports Medicine
- Health And Wellness Coaching
- Patient Evaluation
- Injury Prevention
- Manual Therapy
- Physical Therapy
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Assessments
4 assignments
Taught in English
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December 2025
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This course is part of the Sports Massage Therapist Specialization
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