Musculoskeletal Examination & Assessment
for injury
Joint, Muscle and Special Testing for Injury Assessment & Treatment
Our CPD Certificate in Musculoskeletal Examination and Assessment for Sport Massage and Sport Therapy is designed for those who are looking to use objective examination and assessment methods professionally within Massage Therapy, injury treatment and rehabilitation.
This course focuses on objective, joint and muscle and special testing methods for the muscular-skeletal system.
Our course is open to Sports Massage Therapists at Level 4 or above as continued professional development, and is accredited by the Federation of Holistic Therapists.
This day course also forms one of the modules on our Level 5 Sports Therapy Diploma course which is an accredited qualification.
course Dates 2025
Face to Face course dates
Thursday 6th November 2025 (Swindon)
from 9:30am – 5pm
Thursday 12th March 2026 (Swindon)
from 9:30am – 5pm
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Face to Face CPD Course Swindon Training Centre 6 Nov 2025 & 12th March 2026 |
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VENUE
Core Elements Training Centre,
2 Charnwood Court, Newport Street, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 3DX (Please use rear entrance).
Easy access from M4 junction 15 and 16
About a 15-20 minutes walk from mainline train station and bus station. Long stay parking nearby.
Course Price: £170
10% Discount is available for current FHT, STA, & STO members and Core Elements Level 4 graduates.
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About the course
Course Design
This course is designed in relation to industry standards and is accredited by the Federation of Holistic Therapists and the Sports Therapy Organisation and provides 8 Continual Professional Development hours (CPD).
Our day CPD course course will recap some of the musculoskeletal testing methods covered within our Level 4 Sports and Remedial Massage Diploma and will expand on these skills with additional testing and evaluation methods. Topics will be delivered through a mixture of practical application, theory work and supervised treatment.
Overview of Course
- Develop a critical awareness of musculoskeletal examination and assessment techniques (joint, muscle and special testing).
- Joint assessment will include:
- Peripheral joints
- Lumbar, thoracic and cervical spine
- Ligament testing will be recapped / reviewed
- Goniometer testing for peripheral joints will be introduced
- Reflex testing will be introduced
- A range of special tests will be introduced along with their use for objective testing.
- Handling methods for ROM, muscle and special testing will be discussed in relation to effective testing.
Entry Requirements & background
Course applicants must be 18 years old or over and must hold a minimum of a Level 4 qualification in Sports Massage Therapy or Massage Therapy. Applicants should have also been practising Sports or Massage Therapy for a period of time prior to enrolling on this course. Or applicants should have a Level 3 qualification in Sports Massage Therapy and at least 4 years practical experience.
This CPD course will develop knowledge and practical skills in the planning and administering of examination and assessment techniques for sports and clinic injury. This module is highly practical and focus will be drawn to the use of joint assessment and special tests.
Course Tutor
Taught by Emma Stuart BSc,
This course is taught using a hands-on approach, therefore you will be practising musculoskeletal examination and assessment methods throughout the teaching day, whilst receiving ongoing input from the tutor.
Emma (the course tutor) graduated from the University of Gloucester with a Honours degree in Sports Therapy.
Her journey in Sports Therapy aged 40 after sustaining many running injuries. At this time Em was already a successful Sports Massage Therapist, but her passion to learn more took her towards further study.
Em currently runs her own clinic in Gloucester called Em Stuart Injuries. Along with running her clinic, Em is also a qualified Dive Instructor and teaches for Core Elements Training.
Em currently teaches on several of Core Elements courses including our Level 4 Sports and Remedial Massage Therapy Diploma course and our CPD short courses in in Manual Therapy and Joint Mobilisation and Rehabilitation for Sport and Exercise.
Cancellation policy
Your payment for this CPD course is non-refundable. It is not possible to have your place refunded in whole or part once your booking has been confirmed, or to transfer to a later date once you have already paid.
Therefore we STRONGLY recommend that you take out insurance to cover your costs in the event that you have to cancel or curtail your training. By registering and paying for this course, you are agreeing to this cancellation policy.
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