MOVEMENT OPTIMIZATION CERTIFICATION
As a trainer or therapist, how do you bridge the gap between injury and performance?
The Movement Optimization Certification provides you with the tools to assess functional and biomechanical deficits related to injuries. It establishes a theoretical and strategic framework for applying the principles of periodization to design structured rehabilitation programs that maximize healing while optimizing performance.
The certification includes 15 hours of online preparatory work and a 3-day live practical internship that includes case studies and practical group workshops.
Insights
- Movement Optimization is a certification suitable for both fitness professionals and Therapists (physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopath, massage therapists, etc!)
Learn from Mai-Linh Dovan, coming all the way from Montreal, Quebec, Canada!
- Next intake:
14th, 15th and 16th March 2025
9am to 5pm
- Course Fee:
Includes Level 1 & 2 (Online) + 3-Day Face to Face
$1,399 – Super Early Bird (ends 15th Dec 2024)
$1,499 – Early Bird Promo (ends 19th Jan 2025)
$1,699 – Regular Price ACE 2.6 CECS | NASM 2.8 CEUS
LIFETIME ONLINE COURSES ACCESS
Revisit and review what you have learned at your own pace.
(15 hours of video content)9 REHAB PROGRAM TEMPLATES
12-Week Rehabilitation Programs for specifics injuries ready to use
ONLINE EXERCISE LIBRARY
450+ Videos to help you program
MONTHLY Q&A
Get the answers to all your questions, and enjoy on-going support
ONLINE PRE-COURSE WORK
MOVEMENT OPTIMIZATION LEVEL 1 AND LEVEL 2
The Level 1 online pre-course work will provide you with principles to effectively assess and establish the fundamentals of movement: mobility, stability/motor control, patterning and sequencing.
The Level 2 online pre-course work focuses on rehab periodization to effectively create adaptation, manage load, drive progress, and maximize performance while still protecting the injury. Common injuries such as rotator cuff and patellofemoral tendinopathy, hip impingement and low back pain are extensively covered.
The online courses are supported by in-depth video content to provide you with a captivating and complete learning experience. The online training is a lifetime access, and can be completed at your own pace but must be entirely validated before the 3-day live practical internship.
| 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 | MOBILIZATION – ACTIVATION – INTEGRATION: THE FUNDAMENTAL STRATEGY |
| MODULE 4 | THE ”CORE”: BREATHING AND FOOT-TO-CORE-CONNECTION |
| MODULE 5 | THE HIP COMPLEX – IDENTIFICATION OF MOVEMENT LIMITATIONS NAD DYSFUNCTION |
| MODULE 6 | THE HIP COMPLEX – CORRECTIVE AND REHABILITATIVE EXERCISE FOR IMPACTFUL INTERVENTION |
| MODULE 7 | THE SHOULDER COMPLEX – IDENTIFICATION OF MOVEMENT LIMITATIONS NAD 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 |
Online Pre-Course Work
LEVEL 2 – ONLINE(PRE-COURSE)
| MODULE 1 | FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS OF FUNCTIONAL REHABILITATION |
| MODULE 2 | MOVEMENT AND PAIN: CAUSE OR EFFECT? |
| MODULE 3 | ESTABLISHING THE FRAMEWORK FOR REHAB PERIODIZATION |
| MODULE 4 | THE POWER OF ISOMETRICS AND ECCENTRICS IN REHABILITATION |
| MODULE 5 | MANIPULATING TRAINING METHODS AND LOADING SCHEMES FOR REHAB NEEDS |
| MODULE 6 | UNDERSTANDING TENDINOPATHY |
| MODULE 7 | REHAB PERIODIZATION FOR ROTATOR CUFF TENDINOPATHY |
| MODULE 8 | REHAB PERIODIZATION FOR PATELLOFEMORAL TENDINOPATHY |
| MODULE 9 | REHAB PERIODIZATION FOR HIP IMPINGEMENT |
| MODULE 10 | UNDERSTANDING LOW BACK PAIN |
| MODULE 11 | REHAB PERIODIZATION FOR LOW BACK PAIN |
| MODULE 12 | QUIZ & CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION |
3-Day Practical Internship
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How to become a Specialist
1- Complete your online pre-course work and 3-day practical internship
The online pre-course work can be completed at your own pace but must be entirely validated before the 3-day live practical internship. The 3-day internship re-enforces the practical elements of the course so that you can leave the certification with knowledge and know-how to apply immediately.
2- Pass the exam
Head online to complete your Movement Optimization Certification exam.
3- 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.
Educator
Mai-Linh Dovan
Founder
Mai-Linh Dovan is a Certified Athletic Therapist and leading industry expert in functional rehabilitation. With over 20 years of experience in clinical rehabilitation and strength and conditioning, she has developed a comprehensive and unique functional training approach with integrated rehabilitation. Mai-Linh is also the founder of Rehab-U | Movement and Performance Therapy, a company that provides continuing education for trainers and therapists. Rehab-U’s mission is to build a community of professionals who share a common vision: to offer a rehabilitation experience of greater value by effectively programming it into a structured training approach.
What our graduates say about the course
A lot of practical component which easy to understand, a lot of practical assessment and the comprehensive practical system. Having a lot of fun as well.
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It is one of the most holistic courses designed i have attended so far. From the notes, to the video presentations and post course support.
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The information was taught to us very clearly and the coaches were very knowledgeable and answered our questions and inquiries enthusiastically. I like the techniques and skills taught to us.
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Detailed explanation, easy to understand breakdown of each sections, well put together!
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