Level 1

Movement Optimization for Prehab and Performance
Level 1

Do you find it difficult to adapt your training to keep clients moving around pain? Do you want to learn to assess and fix dysfunctions that may lead to or contribute to pain? Fundamental movement optimization is the first step towards renewed function and pain-free performance.

The Movement Optimization for Prehab and Performance Level 1 Online Course is offered for personal trainers, fitness professionals and health care providers wishing to develop a comprehensive functional training approach rooted in clinical strategies and geared towards injury prevention and performance. It will provide you with principles to effectively assess and establish the fundamentals of movement: mobility, stability/motor control, patterning and sequencing.

Upon completing the course, you will receive a Level 1 Movement Optimization for Prehab and Performance certificate.

If you move on to the Level 2 course, you will be able to earn your Movement & Performance Therapy Specialist credential.

Course content

Introduction

Module 1 Foundational Theories and Clinical Concepts for Movement Optimization
Module 2 Mobility and Stability: An alternative view on why and how we use mobility tools
Module 3 The Fundamental Strategy: Mobilization-Activation-Integration
Module 4 The “Core”: Breathing and Foot-to-core connection
Module 5 The Hip Complex – Identification of movement limitations and dysfunction
Module 6 The Hip Complex – Corrective and rehabilitative exercise for impactful intervention
Module 7 The Shoulder Complex – Identification of movement limitations and dysfunction
Module 8 The Shoulder Complex – Corrective and rehabilitative exercise for impactful intervention
Module 9 Movement Optimization programming for prehab and performance
Module 10 Case Studies and Recap
Module 11 Quiz & Certificate of Completion

Become a Movement & Performance Therapy Specialist

EXPERTISE

Your path to a successful rehab practice

VISIBILITY

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COMMUNITY

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HOW TO BECOME A SPECIALIST

Complete your courses

Get your certification by completing Level 1 and Level 2 Movement Optimization courses. (Online courses are also eligible).

Pass the exam

Head online to complete your Movement & Performance Therapy Specialist exam.

Obtain your badge and get featured

Complete your Specialist profile on rehab-u.com and gain visibility on a platform seen by thousands of clients.

SPECIALIST BONUSES

Lifetime online course access

Revisit and review what you’ve learned at your own pace. (14HRS+ of video content)

9 PROGRAM
TEMPLATES

12-week programs for specific injuries

Online
exercise library

450+ videos to
help you program

Monthly Q&A

Get the answers to all your questions

Free video

The Fundamental
Movement Optimization
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An innovative approach to Prehab and Performance

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Instructor

Meet
Mai-Linh Dovan
Mai-Linh

Mai-Linh Dovan’s 20 years of experience in Athletic Therapy and Strength and Conditioning have led her to the development of a comprehensive and unique functional training approach with integrated rehabilitation. The Movement Optimization for Prehab and Performance Course was designed using this innovative approach, rooted in clinical strategies and geared towards prevention and performance. This course will allow you to get your clients moving like never before!

What some experts have to say about Mai-Linh

“Mai-Linh is by far one of the best functional rehab specialists I have known, not only because her scientific knowledge is very high, but because she lives the lifestyle. Knowledge is very important, but know-how is just as important, and she has both in more than enough quantity to be a world-class expert.”

Christian Thibaudeau

World-renown trainer and coach and founder of Thibarmy.com

“Mai-Linh’s course was critical for our coaches’ development. Thanks to her insight, the confidence we now have to deliver a full rehabilitation and movement optimization process to our athletes is locked in.”

Justin Kavanaugh

World-renown sports performance specialist and founder of The Sport and Speed Institute

WHAT COURSE PARTICIPANTS ARE SAYING

“Mai’s approach allowed me to better understand the blend between clinical rehab strategies and functional strength training principles. I have much more confidence in assessing and implementing solutions with clients, while keeping them on their goal to becoming stronger humans! Great course”

Sathish Muneeswaran

Personal Trainer – Strength Coach

“Very applicable information that can be used right away with all clients.  Also, the value of what was learned greatly exceeds what had to be paid for the course.”

Stephanie Fung

Personal Trainer

WHAT YOU GET

  • over 7 hours of video content
  • unlimited lifetime access to course content
  • downloadable pdf course manual
  • learn at your own pace in the comfort of your home
  • e-certificate
  • CEUs:
    • canfitpro CECs: 4 PTS, FIS, HWL
    • CATA (Canadian Athletic Therapists Association) CEUs: 5.6
    • ACE (American Council on Exercise) CECs: 1.2
    • NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) CEUs: 1.4
    • AKKOMQ approved
    • FKQ: 14 Hours