Understand knee presentations with more assessment clarity.

Build confidence around knee anatomy, movement, ligament and meniscal presentations, patellofemoral pain, and treatment planning.

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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 online course in advanced soft tissue techniques is a must for any therapist or student in the field of sports therapy, osteopathy, physiotherapy, chiropractic, yoga, pilates and functional anatomy.

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 knee complex, then keep a clear route open towards the full Practitioner Diploma.

Functional Anatomy of the Knee ComplexIncludes Functional Anatomy of the Knee Complex and General Anatomy of the Knee Complex.

Anatomy - Muscles & Tendons associated to the Knee ComplexIncludes Anatomy - Muscles & Tendons associated to the Knee Complex and Muscles of the Knee Complex.

Soft Tissue Injuries associated to the Knee ComplexIncludes Soft Tissue Injuries associated to the Knee Complex and Video explanation of Soft Tissue Injuries to the Knee Complex.

Bursa Injuries associated to the Knee ComplexIncludes Bursa Injuries associated to the Knee Complex and Pre-Patellar Bursitis (Housemaids knee).

Course breakdown

16 knee complex lessons from the online course.

Use this section to see the main learning areas covered before you enrol.

Lesson 01

Functional Anatomy of the Knee Complex

Lesson 02

Anatomy - Muscles & Tendons associated to the Knee Complex

Lesson 03

Soft Tissue Injuries associated to the Knee Complex

Lesson 04

Bursa Injuries associated to the Knee Complex

Lesson 05

Conditions & Pathologies of the Knee Complex

Lesson 06

Fractures & Dislocations Associated to the Knee Complex

Lesson 07

Gluteal Muscles and their Link to the Knee complex

Lesson 08

Range of motion Assessment & Swelling testing of the Knee Complex

Lesson 09

Anterior Knee Pain & Assessment of the Patellofemoral Joint

Lesson 10

Meniscal Injuries associated to the Knee joint

Lesson 11

Cruciate Ligament Injuries of the Knee Joint

Lesson 12

Collateral Ligament Injuries to the Knee Joint

Lesson 13

Muscle Energy techniques & their relationship to the Knee Complex

Lesson 14

Kinesiology & Athletic Taping Techniques for the Knee Joint

Lesson 15

Knee Complex Stabilisation Exercises

Inside 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.

Collateral Ligament Injuries to the Knee JointIncludes Collateral Ligament Injuries to the Knee Joint and Video explanation of the Collateral Ligaments.

Muscle Energy techniques & their relationship to the Knee ComplexIncludes Muscle Energy techniques & their relationship to the Knee Complex and Anatomy Series - Rectus Femoris Muscle.

Kinesiology & Athletic Taping Techniques for the Knee JointIncludes Kinesiology & Athletic Taping Techniques for the Knee Joint and K-Taping - General Knee Pain / Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS).

Knee Complex Stabilisation ExercisesIncludes Knee Complex Stabilisation Exercises and Vastus Medialis Exercises - Open Chain.

Full Diploma pathway

This is not just a standalone course. It can count towards practitioner status.

The Vital Knee 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.

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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 Knee 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 Knee Joint 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 Knee 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.

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