Lesson 01
Functional Anatomy of the Hip ComplexBuild a better clinical framework for the hip and groin.
Understand the hip complex through anatomy, movement, assessment, common presentations and practical treatment choices.
£149course price
CPD certificaterecognition
Onlinestudy at your pace
1 of 10Diploma module
Dip
BmP
BmP
This course can count towards Bodymaster Method Practitioner status.
Complete the full 10-module Diploma route to work towards Dip BmP letters and a listing on John's public practitioner directory.
Who it is for
Built for practitioners who want practical clinical confidence.
This certified and accredited online course is comprised of over 75 individual lessons. Each consists of text and videos discussing the requisite anatomy, theory and demonstrating all the techniques. This takes you a step closer to achieving the Bodymaster Method® diploma.
Physiotherapists and sports therapistsDevelop more structured assessment and treatment reasoning for everyday clinic presentations.
Osteopaths, chiropractors and manual therapistsConnect anatomy, movement and hands-on technique in a practical Bodymaster Method format.
MSK podiatrists, coaches and movement professionalsUse clearer clinical language and safer reasoning around movement, pain and function.
Allied health studentsBuild confidence before moving into more advanced course work or the full Practitioner Diploma.
What you will walk away with
Clearer clinical reasoning, not just another certificate.
Work through a structured Bodymaster Method approach to the hip and groin, then keep a clear route open towards the full Practitioner Diploma.
Functional Anatomy of the Hip ComplexIncludes Functional Anatomy of the Hip Complex and Bony landmarks of the Hip Complex.
Muscles & Tendons of the Hip ComplexIncludes Muscles & Tendons of the Hip Complex and Muscles & Tendons of the Hip Complex - Video Presentation.
Aantomy of the Lumbosacral plexusIncludes Aantomy of the Lumbosacral plexus and Powerpoint presentation of the Lumbosacral Plexus.
Functional Anatomy of the Pelvic GirdleIncludes Functional Anatomy of the Pelvic Girdle and Anatomy of the Human Pelvis - Bony Landmarks.
Course breakdown
15 hip complex lessons from the online course.
Use this section to see the main learning areas covered before you enrol.
Lesson 02
Muscles & Tendons of the Hip ComplexLesson 03
Aantomy of the Lumbosacral plexusLesson 04
Functional Anatomy of the Pelvic GirdleLesson 05
Conditions & Pathologies of the Hip ComplexLesson 06
Soft Tissue Injuries Associated to the Hip ComplexLesson 07
Passive testing of the Hip ComplexLesson 08
Special Tests & Resisted testing of the Hip ComplexLesson 09
Screening the Sacroiliac JointLesson 10
The Vital Hip & the Relationship to the Gluteal MusclesLesson 11
Muscle Energy techniques & their relationship to the Hip ComplexLesson 12
Soft Tissue techniques for the Hip ComplexLesson 13
Kinesiology Taping for the Hip ComplexLesson 14
Rehabilitation Exercises for the Hip ComplexInside the course
Learning areas from the course itself.
These examples are taken from the course sections and lesson titles learners receive inside the online course.
Muscle Energy techniques & their relationship to the Hip ComplexIncludes Muscle Energy techniques & their relationship to the Hip Complex and Modified Thomas Test.
Soft Tissue techniques for the Hip ComplexIncludes Soft Tissue techniques for the Hip Complex and Soft Tissue techniques for the Piriformis & Gluteal Muscles.
Kinesiology Taping for the Hip ComplexIncludes Kinesiology Taping for the Hip Complex and Kinesiology Taping - Rectus Femoris.
Rehabilitation Exercises for the Hip ComplexIncludes Rehabilitation Exercises for the Hip Complex and Video Presentation - Hip Stabilisation Exercises.
Full Diploma pathway
This is not just a standalone course. It can count towards practitioner status.
The Vital Hip Complex is one of the 10 modules in the Bodymaster Method Practitioner Diploma. Learners can take it on its own now, or keep building towards Dip BmP letters and a listing on John's public practitioner directory.
10-course pathwayBuild from individual online modules into the complete Bodymaster Method Practitioner Diploma.
Dip BmP statusComplete the Diploma pathway to work towards Bodymaster Method Practitioner recognition.
Practitioner directoryQualified practitioners can be listed on John's Bodymaster Method Practitioners page.
Be seen as a Bodymaster Method Practitioner.
The full Diploma is the route for practitioners who want more than CPD points. It gives learners a recognised pathway, professional letters, and a public listing that helps clients find qualified Bodymaster Method Practitioners.
Use the Dip BmP practitioner letters after completion
Be added to John's Bodymaster Method Practitioners Directory
Receive 50% off refresher courses as a registered practitioner
Learn from John Gibbons
Clear explanations from a practical clinician, author and educator.
John has trained thousands of therapists, written nine books, and built the Bodymaster Method for practitioners who want practical clinical confidence, not just CPD certificates.
"The course layout and information was excellent. It helped me understand more and fill in some gaps in my knowledge."
Study without pressureOnline learning lets practitioners revisit the teaching whenever they need a refresher.
Clear next stepEach course now points learners towards the full Diploma without hiding the standalone purchase.
Choose your route
Start with this course, or commit to the full Practitioner Diploma.
Some practitioners want one skill right now. Others want the complete Bodymaster Method pathway, Dip BmP status, and a place on John's practitioner directory.
Take this course
Best if you want this specific topic now and want to keep the option to continue later.
- £149 one-time payment
- Online study at your own pace
- CPD certificate
- Counts as 1 of the 10 Diploma modules
Take the full Diploma
Best if you want the complete Bodymaster Method practitioner pathway and the professional recognition that comes with it.
- All 10 Diploma courses in one route
- Work towards Dip BmP status
- Practitioner directory listing after completion
- 50% off refresher courses as a registered practitioner
The Vital Hip Complex online courseIncluded
Structured topic lessonsIncluded
John Gibbons teachingIncluded
Online accessIncluded
Counts towards full Practitioner DiplomaYes
Pathway to Dip BmP and practitioner directory listingDiploma route
Prefer learning live?
Want to see when John is presenting this live?
There is also a live masterclass route for this topic. Check John's current in-person course schedule if you would rather learn the techniques in the room with him.
Live option
The Vital Hip & Groin Masterclass
See John's site for the next available date and venue.
See live course date
Questions
Common questions before enrolment.
Short, direct answers reduce checkout hesitation and help people understand whether this course or the full Diploma is right for them.
Is this course online?
Yes. Yes. This is the online course route, with the live course link included separately for learners who prefer face-to-face teaching.
Does it count towards the Bodymaster Method Diploma?
Yes. This is one of the 10 modules that count towards the Bodymaster Method Practitioner Diploma.
Why mention the practitioner directory?
The full Diploma route can lead to Dip BmP practitioner status and a listing on John's public Bodymaster Method Practitioners page, which is a major reason to consider the full pathway.
Should I buy this course or the full Diploma?
If you want this topic only, start here. If you know you want the full Bodymaster Method practitioner pathway, Dip BmP status, and directory visibility, the full Diploma is the stronger route.
Start Hip Complex with John Gibbons.
Get access to the online course, build practical clinical confidence, and keep a clear route open towards the full Bodymaster Method Practitioner Diploma.
Enrol now for £149