Our Movement System Syndromes courses offer the opportunity to learn how to properly observe, identify, and treat the cause of the musculoskeletal pain problems.
Overview
The Movement System Syndromes were developed by Shirley Sahrmann, PT, PhD and her colleagues. These syndromes are described in her books, Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes and Movement System Impairment Syndromes of the Extremities, Cervical and Thoracic Spine.
Our Movement System Syndromes courses teach you to identify faulty alignment, movement patterns, and muscle imbalances using observation of movement as well as muscle length and performance testing. You will also learn how to alleviate and prevent mechanical musculoskeletal pain through treatment focused on the restoration of optimal alignment and appropriate movement patterns.
Nexus Motion provide a certificate of completion that includes contact hours approved by California Physical Therapy Association, which has one of the most strict CEU approvals. Course participants will need to check their own state board’s requirement for acceptance of the course to fulfill licensure renewal CEUs. If the participant requires additional documentation to meet their state board licensure requirements, an additional administration fee will be assessed.
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Flagship Courses
Movement System Syndromes of Lumbar Spine, Virtual course
Date: June 21-22, 2025
Location: Virtual
Registration Open: Now!
Additional Information: www.learnmovementsystem.com
Movement System Syndromes of Lumbar Spine & Hip, Hybrid course
Date: October 4-5, 2025
Location: 4444 Forest Park Ave, St. Louis, MO & Virtual
Registration Opens: TBD
Additional Information: www.learnmovementsystem.com
Past Courses
Movement System Syndromes of the Shoulder, Cervical and Thoracic Spines, hybrid course
Date: October 5-6, 2024
Location: 4444 Forest Park, St. Louis, MO & Virtual
Registration Opens: 7/19/2024
Additional Information: www.learnmovementsystem.com
Introduction Course for the Upper Quarter
Movement System Syndromes of the Shoulder
Date: June 8-9, 2024
Location: Virtual Course
Registration Opens: Recording for the entire course is available!
Register here: www.learnmovementsystem.com
Femoral and Hip Movement System Impairment Syndromes: Advanced Applications
Date: September 30 – October 1, and / or October 2, 2023
Location: 4444 Forest Park Ave., St. Louis, MO, 63108 OR Virtual
Registration: www.learnmovementsystem.com
Introduction to Movement System Impairment Syndromes of the Lumbar Spine
Date: June 10-11, 2023
Location: VIRTUAL
Registration: www.learnmovementsystem.com
Registration fee: $400 ($450 after 5/21/2023)
Advanced Course for the Upper Quarter
Date: October 1-2, 2022
Location: 4444 Forest Park Ave., St. Louis, MO, 63108
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Registration for On-Site Participation is now closed.
Introduction Course for the Upper Quarter
Date: February 26-27, 2022
Location: 4444 Forest Park Ave., St. Louis, MO, 63108
Registration is now closed
Course is 19.75 contact hours (2.0 CEUs)
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Advanced Course for the Lower Quarter
Date: October 2-3, 2021
Location: 4444 Forest Park Ave., St. Louis, MO, 63108 and Virtual Option
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Course Description
Shirley Sahrmann Lectureship:
October 1, 2021, Virtual
Guest Speaker: Richard Souza
Title: Quantitative Imaging as a Tool to Understand Lower Extremity Biomechanics
Introduction Course for the Lower Quarter
Date: January 16-17, 2021
Location: Virtual
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Advanced Course for the Upper Quarter- Virtual Course
Date: October 3-4, 2020
Location: Virtual
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Introduction Course for the Upper Quarter
Date: January 18-20, 2020
Location: 4444 Forest Park Ave., St. Louis, MO, 63108
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Previous Webinars
Foundation Webinar #1: Movement System Expert
Time: TBD, Zoom webinar
Speaker: Maiko Morotani
Registration: www.learnmovementsystem.com
Foundation Webinar #2: Case Report
Time: TBD, Zoom webinar
Speaker: Shirley Sahrmann
Registration: www.learnmovementsystem.com
Foundation Webinar #3: Path of Least Resistance
Time: TBD, Zoom webinar
Speaker: Andrew Piraino
Registration: www.learnmovementsystem.com
Foundation Webinar #4: Neuromuscular Adaptations
Time: TBD, Zoom webinar
Speaker: TBD
Registration: www.learnmovementsystem.com
Foundation Webinar #5: Motor Learning Principles
Time: TBD, Zoom webinar
Speaker: Renee Roth Powers
Registration: www.learnmovementsystem.com
Updates on Shoulder Biomechanics Evidence
7pm-8pm central time, Zoom webinar
Speaker: Renee Ivens, PT, DPT
Registration: www.learnmovementsystem.com
Biopsychosocial aspect of Movement System Syndromes
7pm-8pm central time, Zoom webinar
Speaker: Shirley Sahrmann, PT, PhD, FAPTA
Registration: www.learnmovementsystem.com
7:00 PM- 9:00 PM CST
Motor learning principles
Registration and Additional Information
7:00 PM- 9:00 PM CST
It’s not all about strengthening / stretching
Registration and Additional Information
7:00 PM- 9:00 PM CST
Shoulder biomechanics
Registration and Additional Information
7:00 PM- 9:00 PM CST
Shoulder case presentation
Registration and Additional Information
7:00 PM- 9:00 PM CST
Fundamentals of Kinesiopathologic Model
Registration and Additional Information
6:00 PM- 9:00 PM CST
Movement System Syndromes of the Foot / Ankle
Registration and Additional Information
6:00 PM- 9:00 PM CST
Movement System Syndromes of the Knee
Registration and Additional Information
Evidence for Movement System Impairment concepts with Dr. Shirley Sahrmann
6:00PM Central
1.5 Hour Webinar
- Evidence for Movement System Impairment
- 1.5 hour Zoom webinar with Dr. Shirley Sahrmann
- MSI concepts are one of the most evidence based principles! Dr. Sahrmann will simplify the evidence for you so you can be confident that what you do in the clinic is really effective.
- You will have a 2-week recording access if you cannot join us live.
Lumbar spine MSI syndrome case study #1 with Dr. Nancy Bloom and Dr. Shirley Sahrmann
6:00 PM Central
1.5 Hour Webinar
- Lumbar MSI case study #1
- 1.5 hour Zoom webinar with Dr. Nancy Bloom & Dr. Shirley Sahrmann
- An individual with low back pain can present in different patterns. We will go deep dive into a specific lumbar MSI syndrome case.
- You will have a 2-week recording access if you cannot join us live.
Lumbar spine MSI syndrome case study #2 with Dr. Nancy Bloom and Dr. Shirley Sahrmann
6:00 PM Central
1.5 Hour Webinar
- Lumbar MSI case study #2
- 1.5 hour Zoom webinar with Dr. Nancy Bloom & Dr. Shirley Sahrmann
- An individual with low back pain can present in different patterns. We will go deep dive into a specific lumbar MSI syndrome case, which will be very different from the August case study.
- You will have a 2-week recording access if you cannot join us live.
Register for September webinar only