2-Day Certificate in Orthopedic Rehabilitation: A Masterclass in the Top Techniques

2-Day Certificate in Orthopedic Rehabilitation

A Masterclass in Modern, Evidence-Based Techniques

Speakers:
Robert Donatelli, PhD, PT
Shanté Cofield, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, CF-L1
Milica McDowell, MS, DPT
Margaux Lojacono, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, FAAOMPT, Cert. MDT
Joe Lorenzetti, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, FAAOMPT, Cert. MDT, MTC

Duration: 11 Hours 09 Minutes
Format: Audio & Video
Release Date: July 25, 2019
Media Type: Digital Seminar

Program Overview

Traditional “no pain, no gain” rehabilitation approaches often do more harm than good—triggering protective muscle guarding, increasing neural tension, worsening pain, and ultimately slowing recovery. When these outdated strategies fail, patients lose confidence in therapy, and clinicians are left questioning their effectiveness.

This 2-Day Certificate in Orthopedic Rehabilitation delivers a modern, integrated, and clinically practical approach to orthopedic care—designed to help you identify root causes faster, break through treatment plateaus, reduce re-injury, and achieve better outcomes in fewer sessions.

Led by internationally recognized experts in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation, this masterclass combines cutting-edge assessment strategies with hands-on treatment techniques you can apply immediately in clinical practice.

What You’ll Learn

This program is built on today’s best practices in orthopedic rehabilitation and integrates multiple proven models, including:

• Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (McKenzie Method®)

• Technology-guided movement screening

• Myofascial cupping

• Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)

• Kinesiology taping

• Targeted therapeutic exercise and loading strategies

You’ll gain a deeper understanding of movement dysfunction, pain mechanisms, fascial systems, and neuromuscular control, allowing you to design smarter, more effective plans of care.

Key Clinical Outcomes

After completing this training, you will be able to:

• Improve clinical reasoning and assessment accuracy

• Reduce pain while restoring mobility, stability, and function

• Prevent treatment plateaus and unnecessary flare-ups

• Enhance athletic performance and functional strength

• Decrease re-injury rates and patient drop-out

• Confidently integrate multiple rehab modalities into one cohesive approach

Conditions & Applications Covered

• Sports injuries and performance optimization

• Rotator cuff pathology and shoulder impingement

• Low back pain and spine-related disorders

• Lumbo-pelvic-hip complex dysfunction

• ACL injuries and post-operative rehabilitation

• Fascial restrictions and movement limitations

Real-world case studies and lab demonstrations help you connect theory to practice.

Certification

Upon completion, you’ll earn your Certificate in Orthopedic Rehabilitation, positioning you as a trusted resource for advanced, evidence-based orthopedic care and signaling to patients that you are committed to the highest standards of treatment.

Target Audience

• Physical Therapists

• Physical Therapist Assistants

• Occupational Therapists & OT Assistants

• Athletic Trainers

• Massage Therapists

• Personal Trainers

Why This Program Matters

Orthopedic rehabilitation is evolving—and clinicians who rely on outdated methods risk falling behind. This masterclass ensures your skills remain current, effective, and aligned with modern pain science and movement principles.

Upgrade your practice. Elevate patient outcomes. Reignite your confidence as a clinician.