Functional Gait Assessment
2023 Dates and Venues Announced
Portland OR 97214
Times: 8am – 5pm Daily
This comprehensive certification gives you an evidence-based, systematic approach for assessing gait dysfunction.
With advanced training and hands-on labs, you’ll gain:
An advanced knowledge and understanding of lower extremity biomechanics in the gait cycle
A better understanding of how to assess the lower quarter through dynamic gait analysis, postural assessment, palpation, and dynamic orthopedic testing.
Specific assessment techniques that will improve your ability to identify and address musculoskeletal dysfunction and improve your patient’s motor function to restore function, eliminate pain and normalize gait.
The confidence and skills you need to identify aberrant gait patterns and zero in on the root cause
The knowledge, tools and specific assessments to direct your treatment of even the toughest lower extremity cases
And much more…
All backed by the latest research and methods in gait assessment.
You’ll learn a step-by-step approach to assess gait mechanics, both identifying normal gait parameters as well as aberrant patterns in the human gait cycle through lectures, case studies, and interactive labs.
Approximate Instructor / Student Ratio: 2:30
This course is pre-approved for 16 contact hours by APTA Kentucky.
This course is pre-approved for 15 contact hours or 1.5 CEUs for PT's in California, Ohio, and New York.
This course is pre-approved for 15 contact hours for Athletic Trainers by the BOC.
The Following states are approved by virtue of Kentucky and California: Alaska, Arizona, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia
The following states are considered “meet the standard states“ and do not require approval if the course is quality and/or approved in other states: Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
*Registration is limited to 35 participants, register now before the classes fill
**Student discount available, email photocopy of student ID to
info@gaithappens.com
-Dr Andrea Rector, Physical Therapist
- Dr. Caleb Pate, Physical Therapist
Course Objectives
1. Participants will develop improved competence from taking a patient history
2. Participants will assess gait mechanics, identifying normal gait parameters as well as aberrant patterns in the human gait cycle.
3. Participants will learn to identify pathological gait patterns
4. Participants will assess the lower quarter through postural assessment, palpation, and dynamic orthopedic testing.
5. Participants will identify common lower quarter dysfunctions.
6. Participants will practice progression planning and treatment of common lower quarter dysfunctions.
Course Schedule
Day 1: Taking a History, Gait Assessment, and Pathological Gait Patterns
- 8:00 – 9:00 AM The Evolution and Importance of Walking
- 9:00 – 9:15 AM Taking a Thorough History and Asking the Hard Questions
- 9:15 – 9:30 AM Morning Break
- 9:30 – 10:30 AM The Big Picture of Gait Assessment – Lecture and Lab
- 10:30 – 12:00 PM Assessing the Foot and Ankle in Motion – Lecture and Lab
- 12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch Break
- 1:00 – 2:30 PM Assessing the Leg in Motion – Lecture and Lab
- 2:30 – 3:45 PM Assessing the Torso/Abdomen in Motion – Lecture and Lab
- 3:45 – 4:00 PM Afternoon Break
- 4:00 – 5:00 PM Pathological Gait Patterns – Lecture and Sample Case Studies
Day 2: Specific Assessments of the Lower Quarter and Case Studies
- 8:00 – 10:00 AM Forefoot: Static Posture, Palpation, Dynamic Assessment
- 10:00 – 10:15 AM Morning Break
- 10:15 -11:30 AM Midfoot and Rearfoot: Static Posture, Palpation, Dynamic Assessment
- 11:30 – 12:30 PM Lunch Break
- 12:30 – 1:45 PM Knee and Hip: Static Posture, Palpation, Dynamic Assessment
- 1:45 – 3:00 PM Core & Spine: Static Posture, Palpation, Dynamic Assessment
- 3:00 – 3:15 PM Afternoon Break
- 3:15 – 5:00 PM Case Studies
Individual case studies will be incorporated throughout the weekend course. These may be individuals from the course or studies designed by the instructors.
FGA Level One Cancellation Policy
Functional Gait Assessment Level 1 Live event fees are 100% refundable if canceled any time before 14 days prior to the live event. If canceled within 14 days of the live event, the live event fees are non-refundable, though they may be applied to future live events.
Gait Happens Clinicians
Dr. Courtney Conley
Founder & President
Lakewood, Colorado
her dream of helping as many people as possible reclaim their foot function.
She’s an internationally renowned foot and gait specialist who teaches both nationally and internationally. Dr. Conley is a chiropractic physician who specializes in foot and gait mechanics. She holds a BA in Kinesiology, a BA in Human Biology and a doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine.
She is the owner and operator of Total Health Solutions clinic and Total Health
Performance gym in Lakewood, CO, where she heads patient care with a focus on restoring gait mechanics and helping people resolve foot problems to move more easily and with less pain.
Dr. Conley is a founding member of the
Healthy Foot Alliance, an international
team of practitioners whose collective
goal is to bring light to the benefits
of natural footwear and prevent
unnecessary surgical procedures by
improving foot foundation and creating
a stable platform from the ground up.
Dr. Jenifer Perez
Vice President
Lafayette, Colorado
to empower as many people as possible to take charge of their lower body health so they can get back to doing what they love.
Dr. Perez holds a BS in Kinesiology-Sports Medicine and a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree. She served as the president of the Sports Chiropractic Club and was selected as one of the first students for clinical residency in Jamaica working with Olympic and professional track and field athletes.
Dr. Perez knows what it’s like to have pain stand in the way of something you want which is what drives her to help as many people as possible get back to doing what they love. It’s this drive that brought her to Dr. Conley’s clinic in Golden, CO and what inspired her to partner with Dr. Conley in creating Gait Happens for online courses, memberships and virtual consults. Today Dr. Perez, along with her husband, Dr. Mark Perez, owns and operates Kinetic Chiropractic, in Lafayette, CO.
Dr. Eryn
Simon
Colombus,
Ohio
with the right education and guidance people can overcome pain and return to the activities they love. As an athlete who dealt with persistent knee pain from youth through college, she knows all too well the struggles of trying multiple treatments with no lasting benefits. Now, as an expert in human movement, she strives to educate her clients on the correlation between body mechanics and pain, give them the tools for self management, and get them back to fearless movement.
Dr. Simon attended Walsh University where she played collegiate softball and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology. She then went on to pursue her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at The Ohio State University. After working as a clinician in a busy outpatient clinic, she knew she could do more to help people but needed a different environment. In spring of 2019, Dr. Simon opened Sole Physical Therapy, a cash based practice in Columbus Ohio. This is where she currently provides in person treatments along with virtual consultations for Gait Happens.
Dr. Simon is a lifelong learner who is always striving to further her education especially in the subject of foot and ankle dysfunction. For fun, she enjoys traveling, playing sand volleyball to get in her competitive fix, and socializing with friends and family.
In Person Clinic: Dr. Simon holds office hours at Sole Physical Therapy in Columbus, OH.
Dr. Claire
Bernard-Miller
Fairfax,
California
She loves spending time on the trail with her husband, Levi, and her dog, Stella.
Claire brings a whole body approach to treatment, looking at the whole kinetic chain. She uses her background as an athlete and yoga instructor combined with knowledge of the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems to optimize your body’s movement and help you achieve your goals. She provides custom-tailored evaluation and treatment to help you live, move and perform better.
In addition to providing virtual consultations with Gait Happens, Dr. Bernard Miller also started her own clinic, Activate Physical Therapy & Wellness, in Fairfax, CA. Her goal is to educate and empower patients about their bodies and how to move better in order to reach their goals.
She holds a BS in International Health from Georgetown University and a Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree from the University of California, San Francisco.
Certifications: Herman & Wallace Pelvic Floor Level 1 and 2B Certification, UCSF Running Analysis, MobilityWOD Strength & Conditioning for Clinicians Level 1 Certified, Certified Gait Guru from GaitHappens, 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) Certification, Pelvic Floor Implications for the Running Athlete, Myofascial Decompression (MFD)
In Person Clinic: Dr. Bernard-Miller holds office hours at Activate Physical Therapy and Wellness in Fairfax, CA.
Dr. Chelsea
Lineberger
Denver,
North Carolina
and CrossFit Level 1 trainer. She believes in bringing a patient-focused, fitness forward approach to physical therapy to help patients get back to the activities they love. She enjoys helping patients understand their bodies better and connect the dots between improving movement and improving overall health.
Dr. Lineberger attended Appalachian State University and graduated in 2014 with a degree in Exercise Science, then attended Duke University for her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, finishing in 2017. Shortly after PT school, Dr. Lineberger was accepted into a fellowship in orthopedic and manual physical therapy to refine her skills and continue her pursuit of providing excellent care.
In addition to providing virtual appointments with Gait Happens, Dr. Lineberger owns Pursuit Physiotherapy and Performance in Denver, NC, an out-of-network clinic that brings a fitness-forward approach to physical therapy care. Her mission is to empower patients to take control of their musculoskeletal health by teaching them about the body’s resiliency.
Outside the clinic you can probably find her hiking with her husband, Drew, and their pup, Harley, or inside the gym at CrossFit DHF.
In Person Clinic: Dr. Lineberger holds office hours at Pursuit Physiotherapy and Performance in Denver, NC.
Kala
Hildebrand, MPT
Asheville,
North Carolina
after completing a 16-month program at the Brian Utting School of Massage in Seattle, WA. In 2012 she earned a Master’s degree in physical therapy from Western Carolina University and began working in outpatient, orthopedic therapy in Asheville, North Carolina, treating patients with a wide variety of diagnoses. She opened her own practice in 2018 to offer a combination of physical therapy and massage sessions to address pain and movement dysfunction and have more focused time with her patients.
Kala found the world of injury treatment and physical therapy as a teenager, experiencing intermittent dance-related injuries. Her 25+ years of modern dance training and performing inform her interest in restoring patients to pain-free movement patterns. Her interest in the intersection of movement and bodywork also attracted her to Thai massage, incorporating movement, stretching, and compression work. She has completed over 180 hours of Thai massage training in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Together, Kala’s training and experience allow her to address the needs of professional dancers, athletes and amateur movers alike, finding methods of treatment to return each individual to ease of movement.
In Person Clinic: Kala, MPT holds office hours at Kala Physical Therapy in Asheville, NC.