Whether you're a physical therapist trying to unwind faulty movement mechanics, a massage therapist navigating tricky pain referral patterns, or a chiropractor addressing spinal contributions, this FREE training gives you evidence driven, hands-on strategies you can use immediately to treat sciatica.
Today you have an incredible opportunity to tease out what’s actually contributing to your clients’ symptoms and design a customized treatment plan faster than you could before.
Join Theresa Schmidt, PT, LMT, and with her multi-license clinical experience, you’ll learn how to masterfully tailor your treatment plan to any client - no matter what they respond best to…
Nerve glides, myofascial mobilization, positional release, muscle energy, and more!
And as added value, you’ll also learn how to adapt treatment to each client’s unique environment and lifestyle, so factors like: stress, anxiety, activity limitations, occupation, sleep positions – don’t derail your treatment goals.
It’s FREE. Its evidence informed. And it’s designed to help you think critically—not just follow routine protocols. Secure your spot today!
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NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate (participant will be able to print the certificate of completion after passing the online post-test (80% passing score) and completing the evaluation). Instructional methods will include PowerPoint, didactic lecture, and others.
Continuing Education Information: Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this non-interactive self-study package. Program content is reviewed periodically per accrediting board rules for currency and appropriateness for credit. Credit approvals are subject to change. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether self-study is an acceptable form of continuing education, as well as which credit types are acceptable for continuing education hours. Please refer to your state rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval.
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Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession's standards.
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Earn up to 3.0 CE hours. Please see below, for more details, as credit amounts vary by state and profession.
CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 3.0 continuing education credit hours for Alaska Physical Therapists. The Board Rule 12 AAC 54.420 confirms acceptance of continuing education programs that are recognized by other state physical therapy licensing boards. PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers.
CE credit is available. The Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy recognizes continuing competence activities that have been approved by any state PT association or national medical/health care association (e.g., AOTA, ASHA). This self-study activity consists of 3.0 clock hours of instruction applicable for physical therapists.
PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers. This self-study lecture qualifies for 3.0 continuing competency hours.
This self-study course consists of 3.0 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists. CE requirements for physical therapists vary by state/jurisdiction. Please retain the certificate of completion that you receive and use as proof of completion when required.
PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270. This self-study course qualifies for 3.0 CE credit hours.
CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 3.0 continuing education credit hours for Kentucky Physical Therapists. The rule under 201 KAR 22:045, Section 2, (2)(a) states that category 1 continued competency credits can be earned from providers approved by another physical therapy licensing agency. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.
PESI, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department, State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant continuing education. This self-study course qualifies for 3.6 contact hours.
PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation, Provider Number: 216.000270. This intermediate course is approved by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners by virtue of PESI Inc. approved provider status with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation. This course qualifies for 3.0 continuing education hours.
CE credit is available. This asynchronous activity consists of 3.0 continuing education credit hours for Oklahoma Physical Therapists. Oklahoma Administrative Code 435:20-9-3.1 confirms acceptance of continuing education programs offered by providers approved by other state physical therapy licensing boards. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.
The Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy recognizes approval by all other state boards. This self-study activity consists of 3.0 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists.
This self-study activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #2706032TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas. Instructional Level: Intermediate. This activity will provide 3.0 CCUs. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.
This course is designed to meet the Utah DOPL Rule R156-24b-303b.2.c.iv - A commercial continuing education provider providing a course related to the practice of physical therapy. Please retain a copy of the advertising brochure and your certificate of completion to provide to your board should this be requested of you. This self-study activity consists of 3.0 clock hours of continuing education instruction.
CE credit is available. This course consists of 3.0 continuing education credit hours for Vermont Physical Therapists. The Board confirms acceptance of continuing education programs that are recognized by other state physical therapy licensing boards. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.
CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 3.0 hours of type 2 continued competency credit for Virginia Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants. Regulation 18VAC112-20-131, Section B, (2) states that up to ten type 2 continued competency credits can be earned by completing independent study activities related to the clinical practice of physical therapy.
PESI, Inc. is approved by the Florida Board of Massage Therapy as a continuing education Approved Provider. Provider #50-399. This course is offered for 3.0 self-study CE hours.
*Please note: this course was not designed to meet requirements for the "relevant to and focused on massage therapy techniques, skills or protocols" category by distance learning.
PESI is recognized by the PACE program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards. This online course consists of 3.0 CE hours of instruction in the following subjects: • Chiro Anatomy (.5hrs); Corrective/Therapeutic Exercise (.5hrs); Differential/Physical Diagnosis (.5hrs); Evidence-Based Outcomes (.25hrs); Examination Procedures / Diagnosis (.25min); Pain Management (.5hrs); Physical therapy / Physiological therapeutics (.5hrs). Approval #065650/10172025.
For a list of boards that accept PACE courses, please visit this website: https://pacex.fclb.org/pages/BoardRequirements.php
**Please note that Chiropractors and/or Chiropractor Assistants must complete the post-test and evaluation and answer yes to the PACE Chiropractor evaluation question if they would like their participation submitted to PACE.
PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for Certified Athletic Trainers. This self-study program has been approved for a maximum of 3.0 hours of Category A continuing education.
This self-study activity qualifies for 3.0 continuing education clock hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your activity advertisement and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific requirements.
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Get a Grip on Sciatica (6.6 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Extra Handout - Get a Grip on Sciatica (147.4 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Dr. Theresa Schmidt is an orthopedic physical therapy specialist and massage therapist integrating traditional and alternative medicine with emphasis on manual therapy, precision exercise, wellness, Reiki, and mindfulness. She presented for NASA/Inomedic, Johns Hopkins, Cleveland Clinic, Vanderbilt Med, Wake Med, and professional associations. She received her doctorate at UNE and served as faculty at Touro PT Programs and CUNY Queens Colleges in NY. She is a published author, Expert Consultant, Reiki Master Instructor, and integrative clinician in private practice at Educise® in New Hampshire. Her website is www.educise.com.
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State factors contributing to the development of sciatica and differentiation between sciatica and: herniated disc, lumbosacral radiculopathy, nerve root impingement, piriformis syndrome, spinal stenosis, muscle spasm, Potts (TB) disease, neoplasm, epidural abscess or hematoma.
Execute an assessment of a person with sciatic pain using sensory and motor tests, SLR, slump tests, sciatic neurodynamics and piriformis tests.
Implement an individualized plan of care for sciatica incorporating manual therapy, targeted exercise, neurodynamics, self-management, and home program interventions to reduce compression and tension impairments, reduce painful symptoms and improve function for people with sciatica.
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