Advanced Lower Quarter Techniques
Location:
Wait PT
15905 S. 46th St., Ste. 140
Phoenix, AZ 85048
Date: October 10-11, 2026
Register Now: $599
Register early, enrollment is limited!
Course Description: This two-day onsite laboratory course is focused on the advanced examination / interventions targeting the lower quarter, including mechanical diagnosis and therapy concepts, adverse neural dynamics, mobilization/manipulation techniques, and manual resisted exercise. The course will include discussion on optimizing the patient history, key differentiation testing to use in the physical exam, and strategies to select optimal intervention procedures.
Appropriate Dress: Lab attire that allows for the ability to perform lifting movements of the lower extremities and trunk.
Objectives:
Upon completing this course, you’ll be able to:
- Analyze the selection of lower quarter manual therapy techniques or integrated exercise using clinical reasoning and application of current best evidence.
- Performed selected manipulation and mobilization techniques in patients with lower quarter pain or dysfunction.
- Performed advanced lower quarter techniques with growing expertise, including mechanical diagnosis and therapy concepts, adverse neural dynamics, mobilization/manipulation techniques, and manual resisted exercise.
- Demonstrated ideal progression of exercise with increasing demands on the patient with lower quarter symptoms and conditions.
- Discuss evidence-informed communication strategies that enhance clinical-decision making processes in those with lower quarter presentations.
Contact Hours: 16 hours
Note: Participants will be responsible for submitting proof of attendance for CEU verification. Bellin College will be seeking CEU verification for this course.
Schedule:
Day 1
8:00–8:30 a.m. Learner Goal Setting and Course Overview
8:30–9:30 a.m. Recognizing Patterns: Observation and Functional Movement Assessment Lab
9:30–10:30 a.m. Lumbar Lateral Shift: Advanced Assessment and Treatment Techniques
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Lumbar Thurst and Non-Thrust Techniques
LUNCH BREAK
1:00–3:00 p.m. Lumbar Motor Performance and Movement Control Lab
3:00–5:00 p.m. Lumbar Mobilization and Thrust Manipulation: Technique Refinement
Day 2
8:00–9:30 a.m. Differentiating Hip and Lumbar Spine Sources of Pain: Examination Lab
9:30–11:00 a.m. Hip and Knee Manual Technique Progressions
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Technique Practice: Integrating Skills Learned
LUNCH BREAK
1:00–2:30 p.m. Lower Extremity Loading Progression and Exercise Prescription Lab
2:30–4:00 p.m. Ankle and Foot Mobilization Techniques
4:00–5:00 p.m. Clinical Reasoning in Action: Technique Case-Based Practice & Feedback
Course Instructor: Tim Fearon, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT
Limited seats available!
Advanced Lower Quarter Techniques – Arizona October 2026 Registration:
Cancellation policy – participants who cancel their registration a minimum of 30 days prior to the event are eligible for a full refund of fees paid. Cancellation requests less than 30 days prior will not be eligible for a refund.
Please contact physicaltherapy@bellincollege.edu, or Ann at (920) 433-6628 with any questions.