Optimizing Exercise Interventions Courses

Optimizing Exercise Interventions Course Series

Practical, Evidence-Based Approach to Therapeutic Exercise Prescription

Advance your clinical reasoning, exercise progression, and patient outcomes with three lab-based courses focused on the Lower Extremity, Upper Extremity, and Spine.

Therapeutic exercise is one of the most powerful tools in rehabilitation… when applied intentionally. The Optimizing Exercise Interventions courses give clinicians a clear framework for selecting, progressing, and individualizing exercises based on biomechanics, neuromuscular control, and functional demands.

These in-person, lab-driven courses move beyond generic exercise lists and protocols. You’ll gain hands-on experience building effective programs that restore mobility, improve stability, and progressively load patients back to function.

Three Courses. One Integrated Approach.

Each course stands alone and can be taken in any order or combined to create a comprehensive system for therapeutic exercise across the entire body.

Optimizing Lower Extremity Exercise Interventions

Optimizing Upper Extremity Exercise Interventions

Optimizing Spinal Exercise Interventions

TARGET AUDIENCE

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Athletic Trainers, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants, Physical Therapy Students, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists

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$50 off EACH course

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Optimizing Exercise Courses Schedule

Optimizing Upper Extremity Exercise Interventions

Saturday, March 28, 2026

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Great Lakes Seminars

2768 Centennial Rd
Toledo, OH 43617

$350.00 incl. Tax

Optimizing Lower Extremity Exercise Interventions

Sunday, March 29, 2026

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Great Lakes Seminars

2768 Centennial Rd
Toledo, OH 43617

$350.00 incl. Tax

Optimizing Spinal Exercise Interventions

Saturday, April 11, 2026

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute

65 James Street
Edison, NJ 08818

$350.00 incl. Tax

Optimizing Upper Extremity Exercise Interventions

Saturday, June 13, 2026

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Peak Performance Physical Therapy

7402 Westshire Dr, Ste 105
Lansing, MI 48917

$350.00 incl. Tax

Optimizing Lower Extremity Exercise Interventions

Sunday, June 14, 2026

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Peak Performance Physical Therapy

7402 Westshire Dr, Ste 105
Lansing, MI 48917

$350.00 incl. Tax

Optimizing Spinal Exercise Interventions

Saturday, August 8, 2026

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Baptist Hospital of Miami

8940 North Kendall Dr, Suite 101
Miami, FL 33176

$350.00 incl. Tax

Optimizing Spinal Exercise Interventions

Saturday, August 22, 2026

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saint Alphonsus – McCleary Auditorium

1055 N. Curtis Rd
Boise, ID 83706

$350.00 incl. Tax

Optimizing Upper Extremity Exercise Interventions

Saturday, October 24, 2026

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Chestnut Hill Physical Therapy

35 Bethlehem Pike
Philadelphia, PA 19118

$350.00 incl. Tax

Optimizing Lower Extremity Exercise Interventions

Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Chestnut Hill Physical Therapy

35 Bethlehem Pike
Philadelphia, PA 19118

$350.00 incl. Tax

Optimizing Spinal Exercise Interventions

Saturday, December 5, 2026

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Isanti Physical Therapy

2 Enterprise Avenue, Suite E4
Isanti, MN 55040

$350.00 incl. Tax

Certified Therapeutic Exercise Specialist (CTES) Pathway

These three courses count toward the Certified Therapeutic Exercise Specialist (CTES) certification!

CTES requires completion of five total courses:

This certification emphasizes the importance of understanding why you are prescribing an exercise, not just what you are prescribing—ensuring a more thoughtful, individualized approach to care. As a Certified Therapeutic Exercise Specialist, you’ll be equipped to confidently progress patients through the rehabilitation continuum by focusing on mobility, stabilization, and functional strength.

What Attendees Are Saying

Testimonial From Mercerville, NJ

I really enjoyed the breakdown of exercises with a focus on thinking about which muscles are working in which portions of the movements. Additionally, modifications of certain traditional exercises are made in order to create bias towards/promote activation of certain muscle groups. Getting some new exercise ideas, particularly for hip and pelvic mobility!

Mercerville, NJ

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Testimonial From Canton, MI

Everything was definitely explained in a very clear and knowledge-based way with demonstrations that included any compensatory actions to address with patients.

Canton, MI

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Testimonial From Glen Burnie, MD

I loved the demonstrations! Instructors giving clinic/facility type examples and how individually a therapist could implement new skills.

Glen Burnie, MD

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Testimonial From Maywood, IL

I loved the different variations and thinking out of the box for patients that have limitations that affect their daily functional ability.

Maywood, IL

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Testimonial From Glen Burnie, MD

My favorite part was having the ability to practice exercises as well as how the instructor gave examples of modifications to exercises

Glen Burnie, MD

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Testimonial From Mercerville, NJ

I loved the multiple examples used, especially at the end of the class, when one of the students showed instant improvement after using what was learned in the class!

Mercerville, NJ

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Testimonial From Washington DC

It was very concise and clear. Began with foundations and then elaborated to more higher-level progressions in a manner that made sense.

Washington DC

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Course Instructors

Dylan England

PTA

Dylan England graduated from Baker College of Allen Park earning his AS in Applied Science with concentration in Physical Therapy Assistance in 2015. In 2018, he earned his BS in Health Services Administration from Baker College of Allen Park. Dylan has historically held certifications in Applied Functional Science (CAFS- Gray Institute), ISMA/AAAI Level 1 and 2 Master Trainer (Certified Personal Trainer), TRX Suspension Training, SFMA Level 1 (Selective Functional Movement Assessment), and Essential Elements of Running (Association of Clinical Excellence-Run DNA). Dylan is ongoing in post graduate continuing education to develop his clinical and manual skills yet also has found a passion for teaching other healthcare professionals. Dylan has more than 12 years of orthopedic, health and fitness coaching experience. Dylan is currently a gym lead manager for Probility Physical Therapy serving 21 clinics across the Ann Arbor, MI region.

Christopher Hagedon

PT, DPT, AT, ATC, CIMT

Christopher graduated from Central Michigan University with his B.S. in athletic training/sports medicine and then continued on at CMU to complete his doctorate in physical therapy. He holds active licenses as an athletic trainer and physical therapist. Early in his career, he began taking courses with Great Lakes Seminars and completed his certificate in integrated manual therapy through GLS. Christopher enjoys working with patients and athletes of all ages and is a clinic director for Probility Physical Therapy in southeast Michigan, where he also helps provide AT coverage to local schools and teams.

He combines his sports medicine and exercise background with the integrated “test-treat-retest” method of GLS to help reset patients’ systems, improve their motor control, and allow them to reach their functional goals. He focuses on caring for the whole patient and getting to know them as an individual. Originally from the thumb of Michigan and now residing in Jackson County, Christopher loves all seasons of Michigan. He is an avid sports fan and enjoys spending as much time as possible with his wife, daughter, and their two dogs.