Rehabbing the Runner
Treating runners is a fun yet often complex biomechanical task. This course will teach you how to efficiently assess and treat your runner patients in an integrative and comprehensive way. We’ll update you on the biomechanics of running and how conceptual models of running have changed over the years. You’ll also learn a comprehensive gait assessment and how to incorporate functional movement assessments into your treatment plan. Treatment techniques include MFR, MET and mobilizations of the lower quarter as well as exercise progressions for runners at any level. At the completion of this course, you’ll be able to treat most any running injury diagnosis with confidence, and apply what you learn to create customized training programs to fit your patients’ goals!
As with all our manual therapy courses, this course is at least 75% hands-on lab, and will give you skills you can use immediately upon returning to the clinic.
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Dates and Locations
2025
No more courses scheduled in 2025. See the Rehabbing the Runner course schedule for next year below!
2026
Saturday – Sunday
April 25-26, 2026
2 days, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saint Alphonsus – McCleary Auditorium
1055 N. Curtis Rd
Boise, ID 83706
Approved for 16.5 CEUs in most states. Check state approval below.
Instructor: Marcus Lewis
$650.00 incl. Tax
Saturday – Sunday
August 15-16, 2026
2 days, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Loyola Center for Rehabilitation
1219 W Roosevelt Rd
Maywood, IL 60153
Approved for 16.5 CEUs in most states. Check state approval below.
Instructor: Marcus Lewis
$650.00 incl. Tax
Saturday – Sunday
September 19-20, 2026
2 days, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Peak Performance Physical Therapy – Lansing
7402 Westshire Dr, Suite 105
Lansing, MI 48917
Approved for 16.5 CEUs in most states. Check state approval below.
Instructor: Marcus Lewis
$650.00 incl. Tax
Saturday – Sunday
November 14-15, 2026
2 days, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Rehab 2 Perform
983 Waugh Chapel Way, Suite A-B
Gambrills, MD 21054
Approved for 16.5 CEUs in most states. Check state approval below.
Instructor: Marcus Lewis
$650.00 incl. Tax
Course Objectives
At the completion of this seminar, participants will be able to…
- Correctly state 8 key biomechanical foundations of correct running
- Correctly state 8 key biomechanical faults seen in runners
- Correctly demonstrate 8 key treatment techniques for joint mobilizations to improve biomechanics with runners
- Correctly demonstrate 6 treatment techniques for myofascial release to decrease stress on the hip
- Correctly instruct a person in 5 exercises to improve a runner’s gait, biomechanics and where they are getting their power from
- Create a running program that addresses running load, rest, speed, endurance and power post-injury and for the running athlete
Course Objectives
At the completion of this seminar, participants will be able to…
- Correctly state 8 key biomechanical foundations of correct running
- Correctly state 8 key biomechanical faults seen in runners
- Correctly demonstrate 8 key treatment techniques for joint mobilizations to improve biomechanics with runners
- Correctly demonstrate 6 treatment techniques for myofascial release to decrease stress on the hip
- Correctly instruct a person in 5 exercises to improve a runner’s gait, biomechanics and where they are getting their power from
- Create a running program that addresses running load, rest, speed, endurance and power post-injury and for the running athlete
Course Outline
Saturday
7:30am
Doors open
8:00am
Lecture: Running over the years – How conceptual models have changed
9:00am
Lecture: Overview of anatomy and lower quarter biomechanics
10:15am
Lecture: Biomechanics of normal and abnormal running
12:00pm
Lunch (on your own)
1:00pm
Lab: Gait assessment
2:45pm
Lab: Gait retraining
4:30pm
Review of today’s lecture concepts
5:00pm
Review of evidence-based literature for today’s topics
5:30pm
Adjourn
Sunday
7:30am
Doors open
8:00am
Review and testing of Day 1 material and techniques
9:00am
Lab: Lower quarter mobilizations for runners
10:00am
Lab: Lower quarter MFR for runners
12:00pm
Lunch (on your own)
1:00pm
Lab: Exercises for runners
3:00pm
Running progressions and training programs
4:00pm
Review of case studies
4:30pm
Review of evidence-based literature for today’s topics
5:00pm
Adjourn
State CEU Approvals
Approved for 16.5 hours for PTs and PTAs: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MD, MA, MI, MN (16 hours in MN), MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WY
Approved for 16 hours for OTs and OTAs: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, KS, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NH, ND, OR, PA, SC, SD, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Approved for 16 Category A hours by the BOC for Athletic Trainers.
If you do not see your state listed above, please contact us at info@glseminars.com for more information.
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Course Instructors
Marcus Lewis
PT, DPT, CIMT
Marcus received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Michigan-Flint in 2018 and has since been working in the greater Ann Arbor area with Probility Physical Therapy. He is currently the clinic director at an outpatient orthopedic Probility clinic in Livonia. He became a Certified Integrative Manual Therapist (CIMT) in 2021 and began teaching with Great Lakes Seminars later that year. Marcus specializes in a holistic treatment approach with focus on several types of manual therapy, including myofascial release, muscle energy techniques, and joint mobilization with and without movement. His treatment philosophy involves finding and fixing dysfunction, re-training the body, strengthening, and optimization. Marcus has a passion for working with athletes focused on both weightlifting and running. When he’s outside of the clinic, he can often be found in northern Michigan enjoying life on the water or on the trails with his wife and dog.
What Attendees Are Saying
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I felt it really encompassed different kinds of runners and types of patients we come across daily who have goals to return to running. I felt the objectives were completely met, and I loved having a protocol to follow that we can use to individualize programs for our patients. The use of joint mobilizations was fantastic, bringing a whole body approach to the reasons why a patient may not be running to the best of their abilities, regardless of pain or injury. So far this was my favorite course I’ve taken in a long time.
Bridgewater, NJ
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The course material was at an advanced level and taught with a view on practical application. As a PT with over 25 years experience this was the best course I’ve done in many years. It Confirmed a lot of what I’m already doing renewing my confidence. And also added another layer to how I will critically think about my patient problems and appropriate treatments.
Hamilton, NJ
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Thank you so much, I have learned alot from this course and feel confident to apply what I learned. I plan to take classes from GLS again after taking this course.
Maywood, NJ
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The course was very interactive and interesting throughout the entire weekend. Made each topic relatable to our clinical population and gave examples of real life examples.
Bridgewater, NJ
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I learned so much about the world of running, runners, running injuries, and running rehab. Which has not been my professional focus!
Portland, OR
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I loved learning the various ways to treat and progress a runner. The instructor was great at sharing his own experience with treating runners and being a runner himself.
Bakersfield, CA
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