Our Level 1 FGA course is designed to significantly enhance both your skills and patient outcomes. By investing this course, you’ll be mastering an evidence-based, systematic approach to foot and gait analysis. Join our community of over 750 professionals who've turned their learning into action, all under the guidance of our expert instructors.
Ready to make a real difference in your patients' lives? Here’s what you’ll learn:
Ever felt like you're not fully equipped to help your patients the way you want to? Hit a bit of a learning plateau lately? Or maybe you're on the lookout for new ways to shake things up and improve your practice? If any of this strikes a chord, our Functional Gait Assessment course could be the next step you're looking for.
To participate, we strongly recommend possessing a certification or advanced degree in a related field, such as:
This list is not exhaustive, and we welcome applicants with comparable qualifications.
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.
We’re excited to announce that we’re now offering our most popular course, Functional Gait Assessment (FGA) Level 1, as an online, on-demand class. Our 2-day in-person course is now available to you from the comfort of your own home.
That means there’s no strict schedule and no need to commute! Our FGA On-Demand course is pre-recorded, so that you can learn at your own pace, and it’s always there for you to re-visit. Once you purchase, you’ll have lifetime access to valuable, relevant gait analysis training so you can offer your patients more!
Get unlimited access to information packed materials for $599
Gait Happens (BOC AP#: P12088) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs). This program is eligible for a maximum of (12 hours/ Category A CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
For Physical Therapist/Physical Therapy Assistants. 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, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming.
$599
We’re excited to announce that we’re now offering our most popular course, Functional Gait Assessment (FGA) Level 1, as an online class. Our 2-day in-person course is now available to you from the comfort of your own home.
The best part? You'll enjoy a mix of live Zoom sessions led by our seasoned instructors and on-demand videos for flexible learning pace. Our FGA Hybrid course offers the perfect blend, allowing you to learn from and engage with our experts in a small group atmosphere while also giving you the freedom to learn from home.
It’s time to level up your gait analysis training so you can offer your patients more!
Please note: This is a scheduled course that will take place during the course dates and times you select. You will not have access to the course materials until the selected dates and you must be available to join the live zoom sessions.
Get access to information packed materials and live sessions with our experienced instructors for only $649
This course is pre-approved for 15 contact hours or 1.5 CEUs for FL PT’s.
Gait Happens (BOC AP#: P12088) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs). This program is eligible for a maximum of (15 hours/ Category A CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
For Physical Therapist/Physical Therapy Assistants. 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, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming.
For Physical Therapist/Physical Therapy Assistants. The following states are approved by virtue of Florida Physical Therapy Association: Alaska, Arizona, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin
$649
Lakewood, Colorado
Dr. Courtney Conley is a national bestselling author, international educator, and one of the world's foremost authorities on foot and gait health. Her book, Walk, hit both the USA Today and Amazon bestseller lists, resonating with readers eager to understand the profound connection between foot function and whole-body health. The book's success has brought Dr. Conley to some of the most respected platforms in health and wellness media, including appearances on The Peter Attia Drive Podcast, Diary of a CEO, Feel Better, Live More with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, as well as national television features on CBS Mornings and Fox & Friends.
Dr. Conley holds a Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine and two Bachelor's degrees in Kinesiology and Human Biology. With nearly 25 years of clinical practice, she has worked with professional athletes from organizations including the Phoenix Suns, New York Yankees, Cleveland Browns, New York Giants, and San Francisco 49ers. She has also collaborated with medical experts across the country, addressing complex foot and gait challenges at the highest level of performance. She currently serves as Head of Patient Care at Total Health Solutions and Total Health Performance in Lakewood, Colorado—premier clinics known for comprehensive, rehabilitation-focused patient care where she is committed to helping people improve their lives one step at a time.
That same commitment led her to found and lead Gait Happens, a global education enterprise leading a paradigm shift in foot health by empowering people worldwide to reclaim optimal foot function through science-backed training and protocols. Gait Happens offers a comprehensive ecosystem of resources — from professional education for practitioners to consumer training programs and personalized consultations with top-of-field specialists — all grounded in research and designed to deliver real, measurable results. With a focus on natural, preventative approaches to foot and gait health, Gait Happens has built a global community of individuals committed to moving better and living pain-free, offering a proven alternative to unnecessary surgical intervention through education and evidence-based care.
An internationally recognized speaker, Dr. Conley shares her expertise to clinicians and consumers alike through in-person and online lectures on foot mechanics and gait dynamics. Her work spans authorship, mentorship, patent and curriculum development, and the creation of pioneering foot and gait methodologies. Yet at the heart of every lecture, protocol, and patient interaction is the same driving belief: real strength starts from the ground up, and healthy feet are the foundation every body needs to move through life with confidence and ease.
Lafayette, Colorado
Dr. Perez holds a BS in Kinesiology-Sports Medicine and a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree. She has lectured internationally on foot and gait biomechanics and helped clients across the globe live healthier lives from the ground up. She completed her clinical residency in Jamaica working with Olympic and professional track and field athletes. She is credentialed in several movement assessment and treatment techniques such as Functional Movement Assessment, Fascial Distortion Model, Functional Movement Specialist, Dry Needling, etc.
Dr. Perez knows what it’s like to have pain stand in the way of your goals. This is what drives her to help as many people as possible get back to doing what they love. It’s this drive that inspired her to partner with Dr. Conley in creating Gait Happens for online courses, memberships and virtual consultations. In addition to her contributions to Gait Happens, Dr. Perez, along with her husband, Dr. Mark Perez, owns and operates Kinetic Chiropractic, in Lafayette, CO where she helps patients of all ages, backgrounds, and athletic abilities. No matter what your goals are, whether it's to improve your clinical skills or your physical abilities, Dr. Perez wants to support you and guide you forward.
In Person Clinic: Kinetic Chiropractic in Lafayette, CO
Dr. Emily Schilling, DC
Lakewood, Colorado
From there, she continued on to receive her Doctorate of Chiropractic and Master's in Functional Nutrition from Parker University in Dallas, TX.
Dr. Schilling has always enjoyed being athletic and has participated in a number of sports throughout her life. Some of these include track and field, volleyball, and gymnastics. Currently, she is heavily involved in the triathlon community and has competed in multiple half Ironmans and recently finished her first full Ironman in Wisconsin '22.
Given her participation in high level sports, she understands the need for quality assessments of pain, targeted exercises and care based on the individual. In specific, she places an emphasis on the lower extremity and gait patterns. After sustaining a number of running related injuries, she wanted to know not only why they kept occurring but also how to treat and ultimately prevent them. After years of research and continuation in the sport, she has a wealth of knowledge that she would love to share with you! Her main goal is to show people that they can reach their goals in whatever activity they love. By looking at the body as a whole, her ambition is to create smart, sustainable changes in the system that not only allow people to complete those tough workouts, but also keep the longevity.
Apart from sports, Dr. Schilling also loves nutrition. Growing up as a type 1 diabetic, this was, and still is, her world. She is currently pursuing her license to become a Certified Nutrition Specialist. If you ever feel like chatting about race or training fueling recommendations, her door is always open!
No matter if you're a weekend warrior or a professional level athlete; young or mature; just starting out, or years into a sport, Dr. Schilling is here to help!
Additional Qualifications
Functional Gait Assessment Level 1 Instructor
Functional Gait Assessment Level 2
Gait Foundations
Gait Guru
Clinical Meets Functional
Floor to Core
USAT Triathlon Coach
Fascial Distortion Model
Functional Dry Needling
Postural Restoration Institute
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In Person Clinic: Dr. Schilling holds office hours at Total Health Solutions in Lakewood, CO.
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