30-Hour Life in Motion: Evidence-Based Rehabilitation at Every Age

Course Overview
Life in Motion: Evidence-Based Rehabilitation at Every Age is a comprehensive continuing education resource designed for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants seeking to expand and refine their clinical knowledge across the full spectrum of patient care. Organized around five key stages of life and activity, this book bridges the gap between current research and real-world clinical practice.

Each chapter draws on the latest evidence to address the unique rehabilitation needs of distinct patient populations: youth athletes navigating the demands of sport participation, active adults recovering from musculoskeletal injury, middle-aged patients managing orthopedic conditions, older adults working to preserve strength and independence, and neurologically involved patients striving to optimize function. Through a lifespan lens, clinicians will gain practical, immediately applicable strategies to elevate patient outcomes across a wide range of clinical settings.

Learning Outcomes 
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

• Apply evidence-based principles of therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation across diverse patient populations, from pediatric athletes to older adults and neurologically involved patients. 
• Identify risk factors and prevention strategies for common musculoskeletal injuries and conditions encountered across the lifespan, including overuse injuries, orthopedic conditions, and age-related decline. 
• Select and implement appropriate assessment tools to evaluate patient function, strength, mobility, and readiness for activity across clinical populations. 
• Design individualized rehabilitation programs that reflect current clinical practice guidelines, patient-centered goals, and evidence-based exercise prescription principles. 
• Recognize the impact of social determinants of health and implicit bias on patient outcomes and integrate culturally responsive, equitable care into clinical practice. 
• Integrate interdisciplinary perspectives to support comprehensive, coordinated care for patients with complex or multifaceted rehabilitation needs.  

About the Author/Presenter 
John Jowers, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS,  a Board-Certified Sports Medicine Clinical Specialist (SCS) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with over 15 years of clinical experience in sports and orthopedic physical therapy. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and currently serves as Head Physical Therapist at Launch Sport Performance in Maryland. John's expertise spans ACL rehabilitation, overhead athlete screening, ankle injury management, dry needling, blood flow restriction training, and active release technique. He is an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor and sports medicine residency mentor, and has presented on topics including overhead throwing injuries, patellofemoral disorders, and foot and ankle rehabilitation.

Ryan Wadas, PT, DPT, is a licensed physical therapist and Assistant Professor in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at South University Tampa, where he has taught since 2021. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Nova Southeastern University and his Bachelor of Arts in Human Biology from the University of Kansas. Ryan brings extensive outpatient orthopedic experience from his tenure at Florida Orthopaedic Institute and holds certifications in the McKenzie Method and myofascial cupping. He is an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor and active member of both the American and Florida Physical Therapy Associations.

Suzanne Greenwalt, PT, DPT, is an Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Education at Belmont University's School of Physical Therapy, where she has taught since 2013. She holds dual board certifications through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties as both a Geriatric Clinical Specialist (GCS) and a Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Clinical Specialist (CCS). Suzanne earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy from A.T. Still University and her Master of Physical Therapy from Saint Louis University, and is currently completing a PhD in Healthcare Administration and Education. She is a published CE author and has developed coursework on exercise prescription for older adults, sarcopenia, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, with presentations at APTA Combined Sections Meetings and national conferences.

Lorie Schleck, PT, DPT, is a licensed physical therapist, ABPTS-certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist, and Certified OASIS Specialist with nearly four decades of clinical experience spanning geriatric, home health, and sports medicine settings. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Evidence in Motion, her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Minnesota, and a Master's in Counseling from St. Mary's University. Lorie currently practices at Presbyterian Homes and Services in Roseville, MN, and has served as a continuing education instructor and course developer for HomeCEU since 2013. She is a published author of CE manuals on topics including aging, Parkinson's disease, sarcopenia, hip fractures, and vertebral compression fractures, as well as the co-author of Staying Strong: A Senior's Guide to a More Active and Independent Life. 

Elizabeth Foss, OTR/L, is a licensed occupational therapist with over 15 years of clinical experience specializing in neurological rehabilitation and the older adult population. She earned her Master of Occupational Therapy from Midwestern University and currently serves as the Primary OT in the Neuromuscular Unit at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital in Wheaton, Illinois. Elizabeth is certified in LSVT BIG, Otago, and Tai Chi, and holds credentials as a Certified Functional Aging Specialist and Certified Older Adult Exercise Consultant. She has presented at the National Ataxia Conference and Johns Hopkins Ataxia Center, and teaches continuing education on upper limb ataxia, neuromuscular re-education, stroke recovery, and MS thermosensitivity. She is a recipient of the Governors State University Clinical Instructor Excellence Award.

Meredith D. Chandler, MOT, OTR/L, is a licensed occupational therapist with clinical experience in skilled nursing, inpatient care, pediatric outpatient, and subacute rehabilitation settings. She earned her Master of Occupational Therapy from the University of Utah and has worked at Bingham Memorial Hospital since 2016, specializing in Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT), splinting, autism spectrum disorder interventions, sensory diet development, and wheelchair assessment and positioning. Meredith has served as an Adjunct Instructor for the Idaho State University Occupational Therapy Master's Program and is an active volunteer with the Idaho Occupational Therapy Association. She has international rehabilitation experience, including training IRC workers in refugee camps on the Thai-Myanmar border.

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals 
Colibri Healthcare 
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):  
Physical Therapy

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