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Efficient, purposeful movement is the treatment goal for all patients. Locomotion is a human trait historically necessary to survive, and therefore a strategic expression of our genetics. Through the expression of our genetics, humans develop a neuro/myofascial/skeletal system which supports anti-gravity postures and movements. Research supports that efficient postures and movements require the presence of an Automatic Core Engagement (ACE) and that loss of proprioception and kinesthetic awareness negatively impact movement. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) effectively combines motor control theory and advanced manual skills to restore proprioceptive and kinesthetic awareness and facilitate CoreFirst® Strategies of posture and movement.
PNF is more than PNF patterns, it is a dynamic motor control system that is based on human genetics of growth and development. PNF utilizes existing neuromuscular pathways and motor patterns which drive the development of CoreFirst strategies of human function and locomotion. PNF patterns are universal, yet uniquely expressed within each individual. This class will exponentially develop your manual skills of palpation as you explore the individual application of each pattern and how it reveals the mechanical capacity, neuromuscular function and task-oriented motor control for each patient.
This PNF class will instill confidence in you to manually differentiate between a CoreFirst® versus a phasic driven motor response. Mastering PNF will also enhance your mobilization techniques by training your ability to utilize specific active or resisted contractions to perform Functional Mobilization™.
During dynamic supervised lab sessions, each participant will learn to:
- Restore, Retrain, Activate CoreFirst® Postures and Movements
- Maximize integrated function/control between the extremities and the trunk
- Promote Automatic Core Engagement (ACE) during intentional or responsive stabilizing activities and movement
- Enhance balance, stability, strength, and endurance by optimizing posture and movement strategies
- Apply PNF manual skills and techniques within the Functional Manual Therapy® clinical reasoning system
Testimonials
A dancer was diagnosed with left talar dome contusions. I used the PNF lower trunk series: A/E for Core Initiation, A/D for ROM, and then P/D coupled with hip Ext/Abd/IR! He was so excited when he stood up, saying he felt like his legs had been sucked in under his pelvis and had become one unit with his trunk. He’s now cleared to return to dance. Thank you for making PNF so functional for such elite athletes!!
Sheyi Ojofeitimi
PT, DPT, OCS, CFMT
I am amazed at the results I see when incorporating PNF into my treatments; improved ROM, strength, patient’s motor control, and overall patients just feel better! I understand why you couldn’t stop smiling when you were teaching us!
Ashley Saltzman
DPT, New Professional
Objectives
- Identify and discuss motor learning principles of human motor control
- Demonstrate the PNF system of whole to parts and parts to whole
- Examine the interdependence of mechanical capacity, neuromuscular function, and motor control within each part of a functional task
- Identify the developmental progression of core control throughout normal human growth and developmental tasks, postures and movements
- Correlate growth and developmental core control to the PNF patterns of facilitation
- Practice and acquire manual skills of facilitation necessary to promote appropriate motor strategies with each patient
- During supervised lab sessions, demonstrate the manual skill necessary to assess passive movement and determine if the movement is efficient or impaired by mechanical or neuromuscular impairments
- During supervised lab sessions, demonstrate the manual skill necessary to differentiate between a phasic dominant motor strategy and a CoreFirst® motor strategy
- Evaluate and assess the role of the interconnecting segments (the scapula and pelvis) for efficient locomotion and self-care tasks
- Analyze and discuss clinical evidence and current literature related to the PNF material
Requirements & Additional Information
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Required Course Preparation
- Prior to the classroom portion of this course, all students must complete the required course preparation which includes videos, quizzes, and articles. Once enrolled in a course, required course preparation can be found by logging on to your IPA account and selecting “My Upcoming Courses.” If you have any trouble accessing the required course preparation please email [email protected] for assistance. Prep time varies by course so be sure to review required course work immediately following your purchase to allow for sufficient time to complete assignments prior to the start of the course. To receive CEUs all required course preparation must be completed prior to course commencement.
- This 3 day class is quite demanding and intense. Please come well rested.
- Please have your fingernails filed and trimmed.
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Required Equipment
Release of Liability Form: Complete the Release of Liability Form and bring it to the course. Printed copy of virtual manual.
One pillow and 2 pillow cases.
Towel
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CEU Information
28 Contact Hours: Includes in person and pre-course video review and quizzes
To receive CEUs all required course preparation must be completed PRIOR to course commencement.Approved for PTs in NY, IL, and CA. For a different state, please check with your state board for reciprocity of CEU approval from one of these states. IPA will provide the standard documentation needed for individual state approval if your state does not accept reciprocity. OTs, and PTAs should check with their approving body to determine if the PT approval is acceptable.
To determine if any additional state approvals have been obtained, please check facility information for a specific course. (Select more info for the specific course at the bottom of this page and then select Facility Information tab. Any additional approval will appear in the top left of the tab below the facility name.)
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Price Information
Earlybird Price: $725 / Regular Price: $805
Earlybird Discounts: Register at least one month prior to course commencement and receive a discount of approximately 10%. Register early and save!
Student / New Professional Discounts: Students and First Year New Professionals can receive a 20% discount. Full details here.
Repeat Discounts: IPA makes two (2) spots in each in-person course available at half-price for those repeating a course within five (5) years. Registration for the half-price spots is on a first-come basis. You must register by phone to receive a half-price repeat spot. Registering online will result in you being charged full price. Credits cannot be issued once your transaction is complete. Half-price tuition does not include a course manual or any supplies distributed at the course. Full details here.
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Recommended Reading and Viewing
It is recommended that each participant reviews the Bibliography and read any article they are unfamiliar with prior to the course. All Course Bibliographies
Any current literature on motor training. -
Audience & Attendance
PT, PTA, OT, OTA, SPT, OTS
Attendees agree to utilize all skills of evaluation, assessment and treatment learned in this course to the extent allowed under the regulations of their professional practice act. By registering you acknowledge that your attendance does not represent authorization by the IPA, or any of its officers, to utilize any of the material learned which may lie outside of the strict interpretation of your practice act.
Each attendee is expected to complete the required pre-course work before the course begins, and attend all hours of instruction to receive a certificate of completion. Any exceptions to this policy must be pre-approved in writing by the Directors.
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Lab Clothing
Wear comfortable clothing for lectures and sitting labs. Participants’ bodies must be accessible for observation and treatment. Please refrain from wearing large or sharp jewelry. Because there is a great deal of kneeling during this course, you may want to bring knee pads. Also, please bring proper shoes for Sundays’ Gait lab.
Women: Sports top or loose fitting shirt so scapula is accessible, and shorts with loose waist.
Men: Shorts or swim trunks with loose waist.
ALL: Warm-up suits or other clothing worn over the above described attire is advised to ensure comfort between demonstrations as temperatures in the room may vary.
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Breaks
While we continue to cope with the presence of COVID-19, the IPA shall adhere to ongoing CDC guidelines related to food and beverage consumption at each course. To avoid community spread, participants are requested to bring their own drink and any desired snack. Each participant will be requested to step out of the room while consuming drink or food or create a socially acceptable distance from other participants.
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Instructor Note
While specific instructors are scheduled for each course, circumstance may necessitate instructor changes. In addition, the final number of instructors is determined by enrollment. Course refunds or transfers are not granted related to changes in the designated instructor or number of instructors.
Instructor/Participant Ratio:
- 1 Instructor: ≤ 20 participants
- 2 Instructors: 22 – 32 participants
- 3 Instructors: ≥ 34 participants
Hours
3 Days, 24-28 Hours (Approved CEUs vary by state.)
Prerequisites
None
Required Equipment
- Release of Liability
- Towel
- Pillow with 2 cases
Dates & Locations
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Congruency Therapy & Wellness - MidtownCharlotte, NC
Mar 14, 2025 - Mar 16, 2025Schedule Location Date & Time Course:
Check-inLocation:
Congruency Therapy & Wellness - Midtown Charlotte , NCDate:
Starts at 8:00 am EDT
Ends at 8:30 am EDTCourse:
Friday InstructionLocation:
Congruency Therapy & Wellness - Midtown Charlotte , NCDate:
Starts at 8:30 am EDT
Ends at 6:30 pm EDTCourse:
Saturday InstructionLocation:
Congruency Therapy & Wellness - Midtown Charlotte , NCDate:
Starts at 8:30 am EDT
Ends at 6:30 pm EDTCourse:
Sunday InstructionLocation:
Congruency Therapy & Wellness - Midtown Charlotte , NCDate:
Starts at 8:00 am EDT
Ends at 4:00 pm EDT -
Hunter CollegeNew York, NY
Mar 21, 2025 - Mar 23, 2025Schedule Location Date & Time Course:
Check-inLocation:
Hunter College New York , NYDate:
Starts at 8:00 am EDT
Ends at 8:30 am EDTCourse:
Friday InstructionLocation:
Hunter College New York , NYDate:
Starts at 8:30 am EDT
Ends at 6:30 pm EDTCourse:
Saturday InstructionLocation:
Hunter College New York , NYDate:
Starts at 8:30 am EDT
Ends at 6:30 pm EDTCourse:
Sunday InstructionLocation:
Hunter College New York , NYDate:
Starts at 8:00 am EDT
Ends at 4:00 pm EDT -
Brookside Physical TherapyDenver, CO
Mar 21, 2025 - Mar 23, 2025Schedule Location Date & Time Course:
Check-inLocation:
Brookside Physical Therapy Denver , CODate:
Starts at 8:00 am MDT
Ends at 8:30 am MDTCourse:
Friday InstructionLocation:
Brookside Physical Therapy Denver , CODate:
Starts at 8:30 am MDT
Ends at 6:30 pm MDTCourse:
Saturday InstructionLocation:
Brookside Physical Therapy Denver , CODate:
Starts at 8:30 am MDT
Ends at 6:30 pm MDTCourse:
Sunday InstructionLocation:
Brookside Physical Therapy Denver , CODate:
Starts at 8:00 am MDT
Ends at 4:00 pm MDT -
Howard University HospitalWashington, District of Columbia
Apr 4, 2025 - Apr 6, 2025Schedule Location Date & Time Course:
Check-inLocation:
Howard University Hospital Washington , District of ColumbiaDate:
Starts at 8:00 am EDT
Ends at 8:30 am EDTCourse:
Friday InstructionLocation:
Howard University Hospital Washington , District of ColumbiaDate:
Starts at 8:30 am EDT
Ends at 6:30 pm EDTCourse:
Saturday InstructionLocation:
Howard University Hospital Washington , District of ColumbiaDate:
Starts at 8:30 am EDT
Ends at 6:30 pm EDTCourse:
Sunday InstructionLocation:
Howard University Hospital Washington , District of ColumbiaDate:
Starts at 8:00 am EDT
Ends at 4:00 pm EDT -
John Goetze Physical TherapyJacksonville Beach, FL
Apr 25, 2025 - Apr 27, 2025Schedule Location Date & Time Course:
Check-inLocation:
John Goetze Physical Therapy Jacksonville Beach , FLDate:
Starts at 8:00 am EDT
Ends at 8:30 am EDTCourse:
Friday InstructionLocation:
John Goetze Physical Therapy Jacksonville Beach , FLDate:
Starts at 8:30 am EDT
Ends at 6:30 pm EDTCourse:
Saturday InstructionLocation:
John Goetze Physical Therapy Jacksonville Beach , FLDate:
Starts at 8:30 am EDT
Ends at 6:30 pm EDTCourse:
Sunday InstructionLocation:
John Goetze Physical Therapy Jacksonville Beach , FLDate:
Starts at 8:00 am EDT
Ends at 4:00 pm EDT -
Illinois Training Center - Team RehabDes Plaines, IL
Apr 25, 2025 - Apr 27, 2025Schedule Location Date & Time Course:
Check-inLocation:
Illinois Training Center - Team Rehab Des Plaines , ILDate:
Starts at 8:00 am CDT
Ends at 8:30 am CDTCourse:
Friday InstructionLocation:
Illinois Training Center - Team Rehab Des Plaines , ILDate:
Starts at 8:30 am CDT
Ends at 6:30 pm CDTCourse:
Saturday InstructionLocation:
Illinois Training Center - Team Rehab Des Plaines , ILDate:
Starts at 8:30 am CDT
Ends at 6:30 pm CDTCourse:
Sunday InstructionLocation:
Illinois Training Center - Team Rehab Des Plaines , ILDate:
Starts at 8:00 am CDT
Ends at 4:00 pm CDT -
Spooner Physical Therapy - North PhoenixPhoenix, AZ
Apr 25, 2025 - Apr 27, 2025Schedule Location Date & Time Course:
Check-inLocation:
Spooner Physical Therapy - North Phoenix Phoenix , AZDate:
Starts at 8:00 am MST
Ends at 8:30 am MSTCourse:
Friday InstructionLocation:
Spooner Physical Therapy - North Phoenix Phoenix , AZDate:
Starts at 8:30 am MST
Ends at 6:30 pm MSTCourse:
Saturday InstructionLocation:
Spooner Physical Therapy - North Phoenix Phoenix , AZDate:
Starts at 8:30 am MST
Ends at 6:30 pm MSTCourse:
Sunday InstructionLocation:
Spooner Physical Therapy - North Phoenix Phoenix , AZDate:
Starts at 8:00 am MST
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Inspired AthletxPlymouth, MN
May 16, 2025 - May 18, 2025Schedule Location Date & Time Course:
Check-inLocation:
Inspired Athletx Plymouth , MNDate:
Starts at 8:00 am CDT
Ends at 8:30 am CDTCourse:
Friday InstructionLocation:
Inspired Athletx Plymouth , MNDate:
Starts at 8:30 am CDT
Ends at 6:30 pm CDTCourse:
Saturday InstructionLocation:
Inspired Athletx Plymouth , MNDate:
Starts at 8:30 am CDT
Ends at 6:30 pm CDTCourse:
Sunday InstructionLocation:
Inspired Athletx Plymouth , MNDate:
Starts at 8:00 am CDT
Ends at 4:00 pm CDT -
iMotion Physical TherapyFremont, CA
May 16, 2025 - May 18, 2025Schedule Location Date & Time Course:
Check-inLocation:
iMotion Physical Therapy Fremont , CADate:
Starts at 8:00 am PDT
Ends at 8:30 am PDTCourse:
Friday InstructionLocation:
iMotion Physical Therapy Fremont , CADate:
Starts at 8:30 am PDT
Ends at 6:30 pm PDTCourse:
Saturday InstructionLocation:
iMotion Physical Therapy Fremont , CADate:
Starts at 8:30 am PDT
Ends at 6:30 pm PDTCourse:
Sunday InstructionLocation:
iMotion Physical Therapy Fremont , CADate:
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Physiophyx Physical TherapySaginaw, TX
Jun 20, 2025 - Jun 22, 2025Schedule Location Date & Time Course:
Check-inLocation:
Physiophyx Physical Therapy Saginaw , TXDate:
Starts at 8:00 am EDT
Ends at 8:30 am EDTCourse:
Friday InstructionLocation:
Physiophyx Physical Therapy Saginaw , TXDate:
Starts at 8:30 am EDT
Ends at 6:30 pm EDTCourse:
Saturday InstructionLocation:
Physiophyx Physical Therapy Saginaw , TXDate:
Starts at 8:30 am EDT
Ends at 6:30 pm EDTCourse:
Sunday InstructionLocation:
Physiophyx Physical Therapy Saginaw , TXDate:
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Ends at 4:00 pm EDT -
American Career CollegeAnaheim, CA
Jun 27, 2025 - Jun 29, 2025Schedule Location Date & Time Course:
Check-inLocation:
American Career College Anaheim , CADate:
Starts at 12:00 pm PDT
Ends at 12:30 pm PDTCourse:
Friday InstructionLocation:
American Career College Anaheim , CADate:
Starts at 12:30 pm PDT
Ends at 10:00 pm PDTCourse:
Saturday InstructionLocation:
American Career College Anaheim , CADate:
Starts at 8:30 am PDT
Ends at 6:30 pm PDTCourse:
Sunday InstructionLocation:
American Career College Anaheim , CADate:
Starts at 8:00 am PDT
Ends at 4:00 pm PDT -
Agape Physical TherapyGlendora, CA
Aug 8, 2025 - Aug 10, 2025Schedule Location Date & Time Course:
Check-inLocation:
Agape Physical Therapy Glendora , CADate:
Starts at 8:00 am PDT
Ends at 8:30 am PDTCourse:
Friday InstructionLocation:
Agape Physical Therapy Glendora , CADate:
Starts at 8:30 am PDT
Ends at 6:30 pm PDTCourse:
Saturday InstructionLocation:
Agape Physical Therapy Glendora , CADate:
Starts at 8:30 am PDT
Ends at 6:30 pm PDTCourse:
Sunday InstructionLocation:
Agape Physical Therapy Glendora , CADate:
Starts at 8:00 am PDT
Ends at 4:00 pm PDT -
ReLive Physical TherapyBloomingdale, IL
Aug 15, 2025 - Aug 17, 2025Schedule Location Date & Time Course:
Check-inLocation:
ReLive Physical Therapy Bloomingdale , ILDate:
Starts at 8:00 am CDT
Ends at 8:30 am CDTCourse:
Friday InstructionLocation:
ReLive Physical Therapy Bloomingdale , ILDate:
Starts at 8:30 am CDT
Ends at 6:30 pm CDTCourse:
Saturday InstructionLocation:
ReLive Physical Therapy Bloomingdale , ILDate:
Starts at 8:30 am CDT
Ends at 6:30 pm CDTCourse:
Sunday InstructionLocation:
ReLive Physical Therapy Bloomingdale , ILDate:
Starts at 8:00 am CDT
Ends at 4:00 pm CDT -
Run Raleigh PTRaleigh, NC
Sep 12, 2025 - Sep 14, 2025Schedule Location Date & Time Course:
Check-inLocation:
Run Raleigh PT Raleigh , NCDate:
Starts at 8:00 am EDT
Ends at 8:30 am EDTCourse:
Friday InstructionLocation:
Run Raleigh PT Raleigh , NCDate:
Starts at 8:30 am EDT
Ends at 6:30 pm EDTCourse:
Saturday InstructionLocation:
Run Raleigh PT Raleigh , NCDate:
Starts at 8:30 am EDT
Ends at 6:30 pm EDTCourse:
Sunday InstructionLocation:
Run Raleigh PT Raleigh , NCDate:
Starts at 8:00 am EDT
Ends at 4:00 pm EDT -
Long Island UniversityBrooklyn, NY
Sep 12, 2025 - Sep 14, 2025Schedule Location Date & Time Course:
Check-inLocation:
Long Island University Brooklyn , NYDate:
Starts at 8:00 am EDT
Ends at 8:30 am EDTCourse:
Friday InstructionLocation:
Long Island University Brooklyn , NYDate:
Starts at 8:30 am EDT
Ends at 6:30 pm EDTCourse:
Saturday InstructionLocation:
Long Island University Brooklyn , NYDate:
Starts at 8:30 am EDT
Ends at 6:30 pm EDTCourse:
Sunday InstructionLocation:
Long Island University Brooklyn , NYDate:
Starts at 8:00 am EDT
Ends at 4:00 pm EDT -
Elite Sports Physical TherapyFremont, CA
Sep 26, 2025 - Sep 28, 2025Schedule Location Date & Time Course:
Check-inLocation:
Elite Sports Physical Therapy Fremont , CADate:
Starts at 8:00 am PDT
Ends at 8:30 am PDTCourse:
Friday InstructionLocation:
Elite Sports Physical Therapy Fremont , CADate:
Starts at 8:30 am PDT
Ends at 6:30 pm PDTCourse:
Saturday InstructionLocation:
Elite Sports Physical Therapy Fremont , CADate:
Starts at 8:30 am PDT
Ends at 6:30 pm PDTCourse:
Sunday InstructionLocation:
Elite Sports Physical Therapy Fremont , CADate:
Starts at 8:00 am PDT
Ends at 4:00 pm PDT -
Hardin-Simmons University PT ProgramAbilene, TX
Oct 3, 2025 - Oct 5, 2025Schedule Location Date & Time Course:
Check-inLocation:
Hardin-Simmons University PT Program Abilene , TXDate:
Starts at 8:00 am CDT
Ends at 8:30 am CDTCourse:
Friday InstructionLocation:
Hardin-Simmons University PT Program Abilene , TXDate:
Starts at 8:30 am CDT
Ends at 6:30 pm CDTCourse:
Saturday InstructionLocation:
Hardin-Simmons University PT Program Abilene , TXDate:
Starts at 8:30 am CDT
Ends at 6:30 pm CDTCourse:
Sunday InstructionLocation:
Hardin-Simmons University PT Program Abilene , TXDate:
Starts at 8:00 am CDT
Ends at 4:00 pm CDT -
Encompass Physical Therapy LLCAnnapolis, MD
Nov 7, 2025 - Nov 9, 2025Schedule Location Date & Time Course:
Check-inLocation:
Encompass Physical Therapy LLC Annapolis , MDDate:
Starts at 8:00 am EST
Ends at 8:30 am ESTCourse:
Friday InstructionLocation:
Encompass Physical Therapy LLC Annapolis , MDDate:
Starts at 8:30 am EST
Ends at 6:30 pm ESTCourse:
Saturday InstructionLocation:
Encompass Physical Therapy LLC Annapolis , MDDate:
Starts at 8:30 am EST
Ends at 6:30 pm ESTCourse:
Sunday InstructionLocation:
Encompass Physical Therapy LLC Annapolis , MDDate:
Starts at 8:00 am EST
Ends at 4:00 pm EST