Physical Therapy Continuing Education Offerings
At WE ARE, we combine extensive clinical experience, cutting-edge research, and a deep understanding of evidence-based practices to provide high-quality continuing education for physical therapy professionals. Our courses are designed to enhance your clinical reasoning and psychomotor skillsets, equipping you with practical techniques and actionable knowledge you can confidently apply in your practice the very next day.
Spinal Manipulation:
Spinal manipulation is a highly effective intervention supported by extensive research, showing benefits not only for spinal pain but also for non-spinal conditions such as subacromial pain syndrome and tennis elbow (lateral epicondylalgia). Patients often expect this form of treatment, making it a valuable skill for clinicians aiming to improve outcomes and patient satisfaction. Spinal manipulation serves as an excellent adjunct in patient care, offering significant potential to enhance recovery and overall experience.
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Our two-day spinal manipulation course, created by Dr. Feldman, is designed to elevate your practice by teaching thrust manipulation techniques while emphasizing when and how to use them effectively. This lab-intensive course is tailored for students, new graduates, and experienced clinicians, focusing on clinical decision-making, research analysis, safety measures, and psychomotor skill development for cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral manipulations. With personalized feedback and expert guidance in a small-class setting, participants will gain confidence in performing these techniques. Dr. Feldman shares practical "clinical pearls" to optimize every stage of manipulation—from preparation to execution and patient communication—ensuring participants can confidently apply these techniques immediately. Join us to enhance your skills, boost patient outcomes, and deliver exceptional care!
15 Contact Hours
Before, During, and After Leading to Success
Medical Screening and Primary Care Physical Therapy
Go beyond basic "red flags" in this physical therapy continuing education course. With a comprehensive approach to medical screening, testing and examination, and differential diagnosis, this course will prepare you to effectively screen your patients and to take charge confidently when a patient presents to your clinic with signs and symptoms of concern.​
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Offered as two-day in-person or hybrid + one day in person
8 or 15 Contact Hours
Exercise Prescription and Clinical Reasoning
Elevate your clinical expertise with our two-day, hands-on course on Strength and Conditioning principles for physical therapists. Designed to enhance your skills in lifting techniques, exercise modifications, progression/regression strategies, and return-to-sport training, this lab-based course offers practical, case-based learning and real-world application. Gain experience with barbell and functional workouts while improving your confidence in exercise prescription and clinical decision-making.
Participants will engage in detailed instruction on proper lifting form, technique adjustments, and tailored programming to meet individual patient needs. Day one concludes with an exciting group workout, where you'll explore specific dosing and exercise programming in action. This interactive course provides opportunities for case discussions, personalized feedback, and skill refinement, equipping you to integrate strength and conditioning principles into your practice and help your patients achieve optimal outcomes.​
15 Contact Hours
Therapeutic Alliance:
The Heart of
Patient-Centered Care
Great manual therapy and therapeutic exercise are essential, but true success lies in the ability to build strong relationships with patients. This one-day course is designed to help clinicians master the art of communication, develop soft skills, and enhance clinical reasoning to strengthen the therapeutic alliance. By fostering trust and understanding, participants will learn how to improve patient engagement and outcomes.
Ideal for clinics utilizing FOTO for outcome measures, this course addresses key strategies to optimize scores and success. Through practical instruction and real-world examples, participants will refine their ability to connect with patients, promote clear understanding, and deliver exceptional care. Elevate your practice by building meaningful patient relationships that drive results!
15 Contact Hours
Manual Therapy for the Athlete
Manual therapy, when combined with exercise, has proven to be highly effective in physical therapy for individuals who train and exercise regularly. While it offers significant benefits, challenges can arise when working with athletes who are larger than the therapist or have significant muscle bulk that limits joint mobility.
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This case-based two-day course will focus on the modifications and techniques to improve success! ​
15 Contact Hours
E-Sports: Ergonomics, Strength, and Injury Prevention
This e-sports course focuses on optimizing performance and longevity by addressing key factors often overlooked by players. Participants will learn how to create an ideal gaming space setup that minimizes strain, promotes focus, and enhances reaction times. The course also emphasizes proper sitting mechanics, teaching players how to maintain ergonomic posture to prevent common issues like back pain and repetitive strain injuries.
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The course integrates pre- and post-session mobility exercises to improve flexibility and joint health, ensuring players stay physically resilient despite long hours of gaming. Strength training principles are also introduced to help participants build foundational strength, counteract the effects of prolonged sitting, and improve overall endurance. By combining these elements with strategies to manage mental stress and prevent burnout, this course provides a comprehensive approach to achieving peak performance and sustainability in the competitive e-sports environment.​
4 Contact Hours
