Treating Runner's Knee (PFPS) (1.5 hrs)
Treating Runner’s Knee
1.5 Hours CE/CPD | Online Course with Stuart Hinds
Runner’s knee is a common and often frustrating condition for athletes, active clients, and recreational runners. Effective treatment requires more than simply addressing local knee pain.
Treating Runner’s Knee provides a focused introduction to remedial soft tissue approaches, assessment thinking, case-based learning, and practical strategies for supporting clients with running-related knee pain.
Presented by sports massage therapist Stuart Hinds, this course draws on advanced remedial insights and real-world clinical experience working with athletes, helping practitioners better understand prevention, treatment, and performance-focused care.
Course Overview
Across this 1.5-hour CE/CPD course, participants will explore practical approaches to treating runner’s knee, with an emphasis on soft tissue assessment, remedial techniques, clinical reasoning, and athlete-centred care.
The course includes real-life examples and in-depth case studies to help learners visualize how treatment decisions may be applied in practice.
Participants will also explore advanced remedial soft tissue techniques with both preventive and therapeutic value, supporting athletes and active clients in maintaining comfort, movement quality, and performance.
Supported by online video classes, a fully illustrated course text, companion course, lesson quizzes, online exam, certificate of completion, subtitles, and lifetime access, this course provides a concise and practical learning experience for professionals working with running-related knee complaints.
What You Will Learn
| Topic | Focus |
|---|---|
| Runner’s Knee Presentations | Understanding common patterns associated with running-related knee pain |
| Soft Tissue Assessment | Developing practical reasoning around local and contributing soft tissue factors |
| Advanced Remedial Techniques | Applying preventive and therapeutic soft tissue techniques for athletic clients |
| Case Study Learning | Using real-world examples to connect theory, technique, and treatment decision-making |
| Performance Support | Supporting active clients and athletes in maintaining comfort, function, and performance |
Course Content
The course combines runner’s knee education, remedial soft tissue principles, case studies, treatment reasoning, and practical applications for athletic and active populations.
| Module | Focus |
|---|---|
| Understanding Runner’s Knee | Common presentations, contributing factors, and clinical considerations |
| Assessment and Treatment Reasoning | Developing a structured approach to evaluating soft tissue and movement-related contributors |
| Remedial Soft Tissue Techniques | Practical techniques for treatment, prevention, recovery, and performance support |
| Case Studies and Clinical Application | Real-life examples to support practical understanding and treatment decision-making |
| Integrating Treatment Into Practice | Applying remedial principles within massage, manual therapy, and sports treatment settings |
Who This Course Is For
This course is suitable for rehabilitation professionals, massage therapists, manual therapists, physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, chiropractors, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, athletic trainers, exercise professionals, fitness professionals, and sports massage therapists.
It is especially valuable for practitioners working with runners, athletes, active clients, and individuals experiencing running-related knee pain, lower limb overload, or recurring soft tissue complaints.
About Stuart Hinds
Stuart Hinds is one of Australia’s leading soft tissue therapists and an internationally respected educator in sports massage and remedial soft tissue therapy.
He combines academic rigor with extensive practical experience and is a regular lecturer at Victoria University in Melbourne, Australia.
His work has also extended to the global stage through his involvement with Australian Olympic teams across four different Olympic Games, giving him deep practical insight into athlete care, injury management, and performance support.
Included With This Course
| Included | Details |
|---|---|
| Video Classes | Online video classes presented by Stuart Hinds |
| Fully Illustrated Course Text | Supporting course text covering runner’s knee, remedial techniques, and clinical application |
| Companion Course | Structured companion learning designed to reinforce and deepen course understanding |
| Lesson Quizzes | Knowledge checks designed to reinforce learning throughout the course |
| Online Exam | Multiple-choice assessment included for course completion |
| Certificate | 1.5 Hours CE/CPD following successful completion |
| Lifetime Access | Study at your own pace and revisit the material whenever required |
| Subtitles | English, French, German, and Spanish subtitles included |
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.
Approvals Listed: 64
CE Broker Provider: #20-902364
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Approval requirements can change. Please confirm acceptance with your own board, association, employer, or regulatory authority before registration.
Treating Runner's Knee
Professional Reviews & Feedback
The reviews below represent feedback provided by students and practitioners through Trustpilot, Google Reviews, and Judge.me.
“Stuart Hinds breaks down runner's knee in a way that is practical, clinically relevant, and easy to apply.”
“The course helped me better understand the relationship between biomechanics, training load, and anterior knee pain.”
“I appreciated the balance between assessment, treatment techniques, and rehabilitation strategies.”
“The demonstrations were excellent and reflected the types of cases I see regularly in clinic.”
“This course gave me a clearer framework for evaluating knee pain in runners without jumping straight to conclusions.”
“Stuart's explanations of movement dysfunction and contributing factors were especially useful.”
“The rehabilitation progressions were practical and easy to integrate into existing treatment plans.”
“I found the sections on hip control and lower limb mechanics particularly valuable.”
“A very useful course for therapists working with runners, triathletes, and active clients.”
“The course reinforced the importance of looking beyond the knee itself when assessing runner's knee presentations.”
“The treatment demonstrations were clear and gave me several ideas I implemented immediately.”
“I appreciated how Stuart combined manual therapy concepts with exercise-based rehabilitation.”
“The course helped me understand why some runners continue to experience recurring symptoms despite treatment.”
“The assessment process was logical, structured, and easy to reproduce in clinical practice.”
“A strong course that combines biomechanics, rehabilitation, and hands-on treatment very effectively.”
“The discussions around training volume, recovery, and movement quality were particularly relevant.”
“This course improved how I communicate with runners about both symptom management and long-term prevention.”
“The material was professional, practical, and directly applicable to sports medicine settings.”
“I came away with a much better understanding of patellofemoral pain and the factors that contribute to it.”
“An excellent course for therapists who want a deeper understanding of runner's knee assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation.”
