Course Objectives

This three-part course teaches PNF principles and techniques with applications to a variety of diagnoses including neurological and orthopedic impairments. The focus is to improve manual skills to achieve desired patient outcomes. The principles presented in this course are well researched and evidence based. Essentials Course is a prerequisite to Neuro/Ortho courses. This allows the participant to use the skills taught in the first session prior to returning to advance and perfect their skills. This lab intensive course is preceded with online content through Thinkific.com.

    1. Understand current evidence supporting the principles of PNF.

    2. Demonstrate the ability to select and apply PNF principles and techniques to treatment for patients with a variety of diagnoses.

    3. Apply principles of motor learning to enhance treatment outcomes.

    4. Understand functional movement with application to patient treatment.

    5. Fundamental Essentials Part 1

    6. Fundamental Essentials Part 2

    7. Fundamental Essentials Part 3

    8. Movement Analysis and Treatment Implications

    9. Celebration of Knowledge Quiz

    10. PNF handouts - 2024.pdf

    1. Improve and build on manual skills learned in course one.

    2. Learn and demonstrate new techniques of resistance.

    3. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of functional mobility and extremity and trunk patterns of movement.

    4. Demonstrate the ability to select and apply PNF techniques to treatment for patients with a variety of neurologic diagnoses.

    5. Evidence Supporting Motor Learning and Neuroplasticity of PNF

    6. The Neurophysiology of PNF

    7. PNF Neuro Course Handout- PDF

    8. Motor learning and motor control part 2

    1. Improve and build on manual skills learned in course 1 and 2.

    2. Learn and demonstrate new techniques of resistance.

    3. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of functional mobility and extremity and trunk patterns of movement.

    4. Demonstrate the ability to select and apply PNF techniques to treatment for patients with application to specific orthopedic impairments and diagnoses.

Course Details

  • Hybrid Format
  • Online Self-Paced Prerequisite Content
  • In-Person Skills Lab

Additional Information

All contact hours are approved through the American Physical Therapy Association- Arizona Chapter. Essentials of PNF Course is approved for 16.2 contact hours. Neuro Focus Course is approved for 16.2 contact hours. Ortho Focus Course is approved for 14.5 contact hours.

  • Register EARLY for all 3 Courses & SAVE 50% off the third course!

  • Special additional 25% discount for the 2023 graduates!!!

  • Tuition includes continental breakfast & snacks

Meet the Master Clinicians

Kay Wing PT, DPT, NCS

Kay Wing, PT, DPT, NCS is the founder of Southwest Advanced Neurological Rehabilitation (SWAN Rehab), an outpatient rehabilitation facility specializing in the treatment of stroke, traumatic brain injury, and other neurological diseases. She received her physical therapy degree from Northwestern University and her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Northern Arizona University. She is a board-certified specialist in neurological physical therapy. Dr. Wing has instructed workshops in PNF, neuro rehabilitation and mobility training throughout the United States and internationally. Dr. Wing is an adjunct faculty member at Northern Arizona University.

Kim Gatewood PT, DPT, NCS

Kim Gatewood, PT, DPT, NCS received her physical therapy degree from Marquette University and her clinical doctorate in physical therapy from Northern Arizona University. She is currently an associate clinical professor of physical therapy at Northern Arizona University and a therapist at HonorHealth John C Lincoln Medical Center. She is a board-certified specialist in neurological physical therapy. Dr. Gatewood has a rich history of teaching and mentoring therapists and students and has instructed workshops in PNF throughout the United States and internationally.

Kimberly Miller PT, DPT

Kimberly graduated from Northern Arizona University and has been working at SWAN Rehab since 2016. She enjoys working with all neuro populations, especially those with spinal cord injury, and works in the comprehensive vocational rehab program. She is the lead therapist at SWAN and provides mentorship to therapists and to physical therapy students. She has a passion for teaching and has taught internationally to PT and OT students in Haiti.

Principle Lab Instructors

Gillian Porter, PT, DPT, GCS, OTR

Gillian Porter, PT, DPT, GCS, OTR is a graduate of Northern Arizona University’s (NAU) Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, a board-certified Geriatric Specialist, and an Assistant Clinical Professor in NAU’s Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program. She is currently enrolled in NAU’s Interdisciplinary Health PhD program. Gillian has over eight years’ experience as a Physical Therapist (PT) in outpatient orthopedic settings primarily treating older adults with orthopedic and/or neurologic conditions. She has also worked as an Occupational Therapist (OT) treating adults with neurologic conditions in outpatient and home health settings. Gillian has specific expertise as both an OT and PT in treating people with Parkinson’s Disease. She has been contributing to the PNF courses led by Dr. Wing and Dr. Gatewood since 2011.

Valerie Carter, PT, DPT, NCS, GCS

Valerie is a board-certified specialist in neurological and geriatric physical therapy. She is a full clinical professor of physical therapy at Northern Arizona University (NAU). She graduated from NAU with her BS in physical therapy, her Masters in neuroscience, and Her Doctorate in physical therapy. She has instructed therapists both nationally and internationally in PNF, neuro anatomy, functional recovery for persons with hemiparesis and wellness recovery for persons with Parkinson’s. She and her husband own Carter Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in Flagstaff, Arizona.

FAQ

  • Is PNF Evidence Based?

    YES! There are currently in excess of 265 scholarly articles published citing the effectiveness of PNF to improve patient care. Each principle of PNF has been carefully researched and updated annually.

  • Why should I bundle and take all 3 courses?

    First, you get a great discount on the third course! Second, each course is designed to build upon previous courses with skills and techniques. Third, to become a master clinician the therapist must be able to understand and treat all patient’s body systems in a way that incorporates high intensity and functional movement.

  • Is this course appropriate for 2023 graduates?

    YES! PNF is a incredible building block to give you a foundation of confidence to mindfully and skillfully treat patients and to obtain maximal outcomes!

Testimonials

“This is the best course I have taken for intervention ideas that can be directly applied to the clinical practice the next week!”

Schae, PT

“I’ve taken this course as a participant and now as a clinical instructor. I appreciate how instrumental the material taught in this PNF course is for new clinicians to increase their confidence. I teach every student the fundamentals and many have then taken the course as clinicians. Each has reported how this course material has given them the skill to treat any disorder. ”

Anonymous

“The instructors are very hands-on, helpful and knowledgeable and you leave the course feeling like a better clinician. I know many of my patients have seen the benefits of my PNF knowledge and many more will get to reap the benefits as well. The PNF course is also so helpful because it can be used for any patient, any diagnosis, any treatment. A truly awesome course.”

Haley, PT

“The PNF course has provided me with skills and techniques that I use every day in the neuro rehab clinic setting. These principles improved my own knowledge and confidence as a clinician, and my patients value the hands-on and specialized treatment interventions. I feel lucky to have learned from such master clinicians!”

Kate, PTA

“As a PT practicing in a general orthopedic OP setting, I have found the skills from past PNF courses to be extraordinarily helpful in my ability to evaluate and treat patients. PNF has been and continues to be applicable to my patients no matter their age or diagnosis. This skill set has elevated my understanding of functional movement and has contributed to patient success. ”

Emily, PT

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