Assess and treat the shoulder complex with a clearer method.

Strengthen your clinical understanding of shoulder anatomy, scapular movement, rotator cuff presentations, 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 accredited course is comprised of over 100 lessons. Each one consists of text from my book 'The Vital Shoulder Complex' 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 shoulder complex, then keep a clear route open towards the full Practitioner Diploma.

Functional Anatomy of the Shoulder ComplexIncludes Functional Anatomy of the Shoulder Complex and Functional Anatomy - Osteology & Arthrology of the Shoulder Complex.

Muscles & Motion of the Shoulder ComplexIncludes Muscles & Motion of the Shoulder Complex and Muscles, Motion & Scapulohumeral Rhythm.

Posture, Myofascial Slings and the Inner/Outer CoreIncludes Posture, Myofascial Slings and the Inner/Outer Core and Posture & Myofascial Slings.

Walking and the Relationship to the Shoulder ComplexIncludes Walking and the Relationship to the Shoulder Complex and Presentation of the Gait and Walking Cycle.

Course breakdown

18 shoulder 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 Shoulder Complex

Lesson 02

Muscles & Motion of the Shoulder Complex

Lesson 03

Posture, Myofascial Slings and the Inner/Outer Core

Lesson 04

Walking and the Relationship to the Shoulder Complex

Lesson 05

Differential Diagnosis of Shoulder Pain

Lesson 06

The Relationship of the Cervical Spine & Nerves to the Shoulder Complex

Lesson 07

Differential Diagnosis of Pain located to the Superior Angle of the Scapula

Lesson 08

The Relationship of the Pelvis, Sacroiliac joint and the Gluteals to the Shoulder Complex

Lesson 09

Muscle Energy techniques (METs) and their link to the Shoulder Complex

Lesson 10

Lesson 10 & 11

Lesson 12

Pathologies of the Shoulder & Cervical Spine

Lesson 13

Assessment of the Shoulder Complex

Lesson 14

Special Tests associated with the Shoulder Complex

Lesson 15

Treatment Protocols for the Shoulder Complex

Lesson 16

Myofascial Soft Tissue Treatment for the Shoulder & Cervical Spine

Lesson 17

Athletic & Kinesiology Taping Techniques for the Shoulder and Cervical Spine

Lesson 18

Rehabilitation and Exercise Protocols for the Shoulder Complex

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.

Treatment Protocols for the Shoulder ComplexIncludes Treatment Protocols for the Shoulder Complex and Mobilisation Treatment for Impingement Syndrome to improve Abduction.

Myofascial Soft Tissue Treatment for the Shoulder & Cervical SpineIncludes Myofascial Soft Tissue Treatment for the Shoulder & Cervical Spine and Myofascial Techniques for the Supraspinatus & Infraspinatus.

Athletic & Kinesiology Taping Techniques for the Shoulder and Cervical SpineIncludes Athletic & Kinesiology Taping Techniques for the Shoulder and Cervical Spine and K-taping - Rotator Cuff & Subacromial Bursitis.

Rehabilitation and Exercise Protocols for the Shoulder ComplexIncludes Rehabilitation and Exercise Protocols for the Shoulder Complex.

Full Diploma pathway

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

The Vital Shoulder 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.

£199 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 Shoulder 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 Shoulder Complex 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 Shoulder 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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