NAT Professional Skills Course · 4 Hours CE / CPD
Strength and Conditioning for Prehab | Rehab Online Course
The Strength and Conditioning for Prehab | Rehab Online Course is an accredited 4-hour continuing education program presented by championship performance coach Mike McGurn. Designed for physical therapists, athletic trainers, manual therapists, and strength coaches, this self-paced course translates elite athletic training methodologies into practical injury prevention, movement restoration, and progressive reconditioning protocols.
Best For
- Athletic Trainers & Physical Therapists
- Strength & Conditioning Specialists
- Rehabilitation & Sports Massage Therapists
Why Professionals Choose Strength and Conditioning for Prehab | Rehab
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Elite Coaching Pedigree: Directly apply high-performance training systems refined across international rugby, Premier League football, world championship boxing, and collegiate athletics.
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Actionable Return-to-Performance Framework: Bridges early clinical rehabilitation with functional reconditioning through structured, progressive loading models.
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Comprehensive Learning Suite: Includes 4 hours of HD video masterclasses, illustrated course text, companion course modules, chapter knowledge checks, multilingual subtitles, and lifetime access.
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Strength & Conditioning for Prehab | Rehab: Professional Overview
Treating musculoskeletal dysfunction without progressive physical loading leaves active clients and recovering athletes vulnerable to reinjury once they return to sport. The Strength and Conditioning for Prehab | Rehab Online Course demonstrates that structured athletic conditioning is an essential clinical bridge rather than a tool reserved exclusively for healthy athletes. By integrating proven strength principles into early movement prep, tissue reconditioning, and progressive loading, practitioners learn to build true structural resilience and long-term functional capacity.
Taught by international performance director Mike McGurn—who coached St Helens to an historic treble, revolutionized training systems for the Ireland Rugby Union team, and consults for elite clubs worldwide—this 4-hour curriculum translates complex athletic periodization into clinic-ready applications. Learners master injury avoidance strategies, movement quality screens, workload progressions, and targeted exercises designed to restore full athletic performance within professional scopes of practice.
As an authorized distributor of professional continuing education and clinical training supplies, Massage King delivers accredited learning assets engineered to elevate your clinical exercise programming, protect client physical longevity, and satisfy professional CE/CPD recertification requirements.
What You Will Learn: Core Prehab & Rehab Competencies
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Foundations of Prehabilitation: Implement targeted conditioning protocols that identify movement vulnerabilities, improve tissue capacity, and prevent sports-related injuries.
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Progressive Rehabilitation Loading: Adapt fundamental strength principles to post-injury recovery, managing volume and intensity to support safe tissue adaptation.
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Elite-Level Performance Thinking: Translate training strategies developed for world-class rugby, football, and combat athletes into scalable exercises for everyday active populations.
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Movement Quality Assessment: Evaluate athletic movement patterns, kinetic chain balance, and biomechanical compensations to guide corrective programming.
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Practical Exercise Progression: Screen, cue, and scale resistance exercises systematically to guide clients from clinical discharge to full sports participation.
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Multi-Disciplinary Scope Compliance: Integrate strength, conditioning, and manual therapy frameworks ethically within your jurisdictional licensing guidelines.
Course Curriculum: Six Core Specialist Modules
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Core Focus & Practical Application |
| 01. Foundations of Strength & Conditioning |
Core exercise science concepts, neuromuscular adaptations, structural resilience, and baseline physical capacity development. |
| 02. Prehabilitation Principles |
Conditioning protocols engineered for injury avoidance, movement preparation routines, joint stability, and kinetic chain readiness. |
| 03. Rehabilitation Application |
Adapting strength principles across post-acute recovery phases, progressive loading timelines, and functional reconditioning steps. |
| 04. Performance-Based Thinking |
Extracting clinical lessons from high-performance athletic environments and applying them effectively to diverse client populations. |
| 05. Practical Coaching & Programming |
Usable coaching cues, movement regression and progression models, exercise selection, and structured program implementation. |
| 06. Professional Integration |
Unifying strength and conditioning frameworks within physical therapy clinics, sports medicine practices, and health centers. |
Meet Your Course Educator
Mike McGurn
Lead Performance Educator · Elite Strength & Conditioning Coach
Mike McGurn is a globally respected strength and conditioning specialist celebrated for his pragmatic, results-driven athlete development systems. He famously coached St Helens RLFC to the treble (Challenge Cup, Super League, and World Club Championship) before being recruited by Eddie O'Sullivan to overhaul the Ireland Rugby Union team's performance regimens. Mike has worked with premier soccer organizations, the New Zealand All Blacks, Manchester United, and world champion boxers including Bernard Dunne, and currently directs performance programs at Queen's University Belfast.
Program Specifications & Inclusions
| Course Title |
Strength and Conditioning for Prehab | Rehab Online Course |
| Approved Study Time |
4 Hours CE / CPD Credit |
| CE Broker Tracking |
Provider #20-1343914 |
| Curriculum Structure |
6 Core Instructional Modules + Companion Course Content |
| Learning Format |
100% Online, Self-Paced Digital Instruction |
| Access Duration |
Lifetime 24/7 Digital Portal Access |
| Included Materials |
HD video masterclasses, illustrated workbook, companion modules, quizzes, online exam, and printable certificate |
| Multilingual Subtitles |
English, French, German, and Spanish |
Course Video Overview & Curriculum Walkthrough
Target Audience
Ideal for physical therapists, athletic trainers, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists, sports massage therapists, and certified fitness coaches seeking elite-level strength and conditioning protocols to enhance injury prevention and post-rehab reconditioning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course pre-approved for continuing education credits?
Yes. This program is approved for continuing education hours across athletic training boards (BOC, NATA, CATA), chiropractic panels (ACBSP), collegiate coaching bodies (CSCCa), and state athletic training boards. Check our CE Approval Finder below for approved hours by board.
Do I need elite coaching experience to apply this material?
No. Mike McGurn structures the curriculum to take concepts refined with elite sports teams and make them scalable, practical, and safe for recreational exercisers, occupational rehabilitation patients, and clinical clients.
How do I access the course and complete the exam?
Upon registration, you receive immediate, lifetime access to the digital course platform. You can review the video lessons and illustrated course text on your own schedule and take the multiple-choice exam when ready to download your certificate.
CE Approval Finder
This course is approved for continuing education credits by 11 professional boards and associations. Scroll below to confirm your specific board or organization.
Course: Strength and Conditioning for Prehab/Rehab
Total Approvals Listed: 11 Accredited Boards & Associations
CE Broker Provider: #20-1343914
Approvals in Alphabetical Order
American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (ACBSP)
Approved Hours: 6
Arizona Board of Athletic Training
Approved Hours: 4
Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC)
Approved Hours: 4
Canadian Athletic Trainers Association (CATA)
Approved Hours: 1.6
CEU/CPD Self-Cert
Approved Hours: 6
Collegiate S&C Coaches Association (CSCCa)
Approved Hours: 3
Florida Board of Athletic Training
Approved Hours: 4
Kansas Board of Healing Arts (Athletic Training)
Approved Hours: 4
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (Athletic Training)
Approved Hours: 4
National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA)
Approved Hours: 4
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (Athletic Training)
Approved Hours: 4
Regulatory board requirements are subject to periodic updates. Please confirm specific reciprocity guidelines directly with your licensing jurisdiction prior to registration.
Professional Scope Notice: This continuing education course is intended strictly for educational purposes and is designed for qualified rehabilitation, manual therapy, and fitness professionals operating within their regulated scope of practice. Course material does not authorize independent medical diagnosis beyond jurisdictional licensure boundaries.
Evidence-informed strength, conditioning, and athletic reconditioning for dedicated practitioners.
