Upcoming Events
Free Webinar: IT Band Syndrome
IT Band Syndrome is one of the most common causes of lateral knee pain—but it’s also one of the most misunderstood.
In this free, 1-hour webinar, we’ll walk you through how to confidently identify IT Band Syndrome, how to differentiate it from other sources of lateral knee pain, and how to treat it with strategies that go beyond foam rolling and stretching.
This isn’t a fluff review. We’ll get into definitions, contributing factors, and research-backed treatment plans you can use right away.
Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Time: 7:15 PM CST
Location: Live online (with replay available to all who register)
Who it’s for: Physical Therapists, PTAs, and rehab professionals who work with active patients and athletes
Running Rehab: From Exam to Return to Sport
Live Online Course | Sept 27, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CST
Runners are unique—and so are their injuries. If you’ve ever second-guessed how to assess and treat a runner beyond just “rest and refer,” this course is for you.
“Running Rehab: From Exam to Return to Sport” walks you through a clear, evidence-informed framework to assess, differentially diagnose, and rehab running-related injuries. You’ll get practical tools you can use right away in the clinic—without overcomplicating your exam or guessing at your programming.
What We’ll Cover:
Introduction to Running Rehab: Key biomechanical and loading concepts you need to know
The Running Assessment: Learn to take a relevant subjective, perform a targeted functional and objective exam, and spot what matters most
Differential Diagnosis: Simplifying the biomechanics of a runner to build confidence in identifying common running injuries and what contributes to them
Performance-Based Assessment and Treatment: Strength, movement control, and readiness for return to running
Instructor:
Dr. Jaime Aparicio, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Dr. Jaime Aparicio is a residency and fellowship-trained physical therapist and the founder of Ocote PT & Performance, a clinic dedicated to the care and performance of runners and endurance athletes. He has over a decade of clinical and field experience working with runners, has served as Medical Director for a trail running race company, and is an RRCA-certified coach. A competitive marathon and ultramarathoner himself, Jaime blends expert-level rehab with the practical insight of an experienced runner.
Course Format:
Live in-person | Lecture + Clinical Demo
Who It’s For:
Outpatient ortho and sports physical therapists who want to feel more confident working with runners and endurance athletes—at any level.
Date & Location:
Date: Saturday, Sept 27, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CST
Location: Rise Barbell (11703 Spring Cypress Road, Tomball, Texas 77377)
Free Webinar: Programming 101
Whether you're writing exercise programs for post-op knees or athletes returning to sport, a strong foundation in programming can make or break your outcomes.
In this live webinar, we’ll cover the basics of sound program design—what actually matters, what doesn’t, and how to simplify your decision-making process. We’ll break down key principles like volume, intensity, recovery, frequency, and progression—and how to apply them whether you’re working with a patient in pain or an athlete pushing for peak performance.
By the end, you’ll walk away with a practical, principle-driven approach to writing programs that are individualized, goal-oriented, and adaptable to real-life barriers like time, energy, and setbacks.
Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Time: 7:15 PM CST
Location: Live online (with replay available)
Who it’s for: Physical Therapists, Rehab Clinicians, and Strength Coaches
Spine Manual Therapy
Manual Therapy Mastery – June 7 | 8:00 AM–12:00 PM (4 CCUs)
A hands-on workshop focused on applying manual therapy techniques to the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. Learn positional variations, clinical reasoning for technique selection, and case-based applications to elevate your patient outcomes and build treatment confidence.
Free Webinar: Lateral Ankle Sprain
A Practical Guide to Lateral Ankle Sprains
Taking place May 21st at 7:15 pm CST!
Lateral ankle sprains are one of the most common sports injuries, yet improper management can lead to chronic instability and prolonged recovery. In this expert-led webinar, we’ll break down what lateral ankle sprains are, how they happen, how to assess them effectively, and the best evidence-based treatment strategies.
Free Webinar: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
About the Webinar
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is a common cause of knee pain, yet its complexity often leads to misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment. Understanding how to accurately identify and manage PFPS is crucial for optimizing patient outcomes and preventing long-term dysfunction.
Join Ignite Clinical Institute for a one-hour live webinar designed to give physical therapists a clear framework for diagnosing and treating PFPS with confidence.
What You’ll Learn
The key clinical features of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
How to differentiate PFPS from other sources of anterior knee pain
A structured assessment approach for accurate diagnosis
Evidence-based treatment strategies to improve pain and function
Practical case discussions for real-world application
Why Attend?
Gain a deeper understanding of PFPS and its contributing factors
Enhance confidence in your diagnostic and treatment approach
Learn practical, research-backed interventions that you can implement immediately
This webinar is designed to help you refine your clinical skills and ensure your patients receive the most effective care possible.
Free Webinar: Rotator Cuff-Related Pain
About the Webinar
Differentiating rotator cuff-related shoulder pain from other musculoskeletal conditions can be challenging. Shoulder pain is one of the most common complaints seen in clinical practice, yet its complexity often leaves therapists uncertain about the best approach.
Join Ignite Clinical Institute for a FREE one-hour live webinar designed to provide physical therapists with a clear and structured approach to assessing, diagnosing, and treating rotator cuff-related pain.
What You’ll Learn
How to differentiate rotator cuff pathology from impingement and referred pain
A clinical reasoning framework for effective decision-making
Evidence-based treatment strategies to improve patient outcomes
Practical case discussions to bridge knowledge and real-world application
Why Attend?
Gain clarity on complex shoulder conditions
Build confidence in your assessment and treatment approach
Learn practical strategies you can apply immediately in your practice
This webinar is designed to provide actionable knowledge that enhances your ability to manage rotator cuff-related shoulder pain with confidence and effectiveness.
Comprehensive Guide to Managing Neuropathic Pain: Evaluation & Treatment
Now Accepting Virtual Seats for Our Most Popular Course!
Join us for an 8-week, online series starting February 22nd, featuring live, 1-hour sessions every Saturday from 10:00–11:00 AM CST. Can’t make it live? No worries—recordings will be available weekly. This course is lecture-based, delivered entirely online, and worth 8 CCUs.
ONLINE: Strength & Conditioning Principles in a Rehab Setting
ONLINE.
Not sure whether you are overloading or under-loading your patients? How might your programming change depending on the tissue that you load? How can you successfully progress your patient across the finish line without increasing risk of overload-related injuries or setbacks?
Join us as we address how to apply the world of strength and conditioning to our patients while helping our patients recover safely.
Free: Manual Workshop
Want to practice your hands-on skills without having to rushing through your day in the clinic? Come join us for free as we cover various manual techniques together. We will have treatment tables available for you to use.
We are currently FULL. Stay tuned for future events!
Comprehensive Guide to Managing Neuropathic Pain: Treatment
Taking place July 20th from 8am - 12pm in Cypress, TX for 4 CCUs.
Ever had that patient walk into your clinic with symptoms that you were pretty sure were neural, but you couldn’t identify where the symptoms where coming from or what the root of the problem was, much less how to treat them?
In this in-person lecture and lab, we will be covering not only how to identify different types of neuropathic pain, but why they may be experiencing their pain so that you can effectively address the problem.
This course is a follow up to Comprehensive Guide to Managing Neuropathic Pain: EvaluationI, but not necessary to attend part one before attending part two.
Comprehensive Guide to Managing Neuropathic Pain: Pt. 1 - Evaluation
Taking place July 13th from 8am-12pm in Cypress, TX for 4 CCUs.
Ever had that patient walk into your clinic with symptoms that you were pretty sure were neural, but you couldn’t identify where the symptoms where coming from or what the root of the problem was?
In this in-person lecture and lab, we will be covering not only how to identify different types of neuropathic pain, but why they may be experiencing their pain so that you can effectively address the problem.
Free Webinar - From Agony to Ease: Managing Severe Lumbar Disc Pain
Patients dealing with pain from an acute lumbar herniated disc can be some of the most difficult patients to treat in regards to calming down their symptoms. Join us for a free webinar as we discuss:
When to know when to refer these patients to a specialist, keep them in conservative care, or do both
How to calm symptoms down when tolerance to activity is low
Keys to load management and patient education.
Mastering Your Evaluations: Pt. 1 - The Subjective Interview
Taking place ONLINE Saturday, June 8th from 9am-12pm CST for 4 CCUs.
Are you having a hard time getting 80-90% of the way to your clinical diagnosis while building rapport with your patient in your subjective interviews?
Poor management of a subjective interview can often lead to a messy objective exam, an unclear or inaccurate diagnosis, and often set up a poor foundation for your treatment plan of your patient. This can cause a lot of frustration both in physical therapists who aren’t getting good results in their patients and in patients who don’t feel like their needs are being met.
Don’t waste your time trying to trial and error your way to a better evaluation over the years, or waste the time of your patients trying to get help.
Come learn how to transform your subjective interview into a methodical, accurate framework and learn how to ask the right questions in a way that helps you and your patient reach a successful goal together.
Free Webinar: How to Handle Difficult Patients
Join us for a free webinar designed to equip physical therapists with essential skills for handling challenging patient interactions. Dealing with difficult patients is an inevitable aspect of healthcare, and as a physical therapist, knowing how to effectively navigate these situations is crucial.
In this webinar, we explore strategies for identifying barriers, building trust, and fostering positive relationships with even the most challenging patients. Whether they are frustrated by past experiences, distrustful of the medical system, or simply difficult to communicate with, we will discuss practical tips and techniques to help you turn challenging encounters into opportunities for positive outcomes.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your patient communication skills and improve patient satisfaction. Save your seat to get valuable insights that empower you to handle difficult patient interactions with confidence and professionalism.
We will be sending out a replay afterwards, so while joining the live discussion will be most fruitful, if you can’t make it, sign up anyways!
Integrating Barbell Training Into Rehab: Pt. 2 - Upper Body
Join us May 18th from 1pm - 5pm in Cypress, TX, for 4 CCUs.
Want to utilize barbell training but not quite sure how? Join us as we discuss:
Proper training technique
Indications on when to use and when to hold on particular lifts during a patients episode of care
How to work around different injuries
This course will focus mainly on lifts that affect rehabilitation of the upper extremity.
Integrating Barbell Training Into Rehab: Pt. 1 - Lower Body
Join us May 18th from 8am - 12pm CST in Cypress, TX, for 4 CCUs.
Want to utilize barbell training but not quite sure how? Join us as we discuss:
Proper training technique
Indications on when to use and when to hold on particular lifts during a patients episode of care
How to work around different injuries
This course will focus mainly on lifts that affect rehabilitation of the lower extremity.