Understanding the Vital Glutes (3 hrs)
Understanding the Vital Glutes
3 Hours CE/CPD | Online Course with Dr. Elizabeth Wagner, DPT
The glutes are far more than power muscles. They play a central role in walking, pelvic stability, balance, single-leg control, load management, gait mechanics, posture, and efficient whole-body movement.
Understanding the Vital Glutes takes a movement-centred approach to glute function and dysfunction, helping practitioners understand how the glutes support real-world movement rather than simply viewing them as isolated strengthening targets.
Presented by Dr. Elizabeth Wagner, DPT, this course explores how the glutes interact with the pelvis, trunk, nervous system, and lower extremities during walking, balance, stabilization, and functional rehabilitation.
Course Overview
Across this 3-hour CE/CPD course, participants will explore gluteal anatomy, movement assessment, functional rehabilitation, gait mechanics, balance regulation, single-leg stability, compensation patterns, and progressive strengthening strategies.
Rather than focusing only on isolated glute exercises, the course helps practitioners understand how glute function contributes to pelvic control, gait efficiency, lower limb coordination, posture, and whole-body movement integration.
The course is designed to support practical clinical reasoning for rehabilitation and movement professionals who want to assess and strengthen glute function in ways that translate into real-world movement confidence and improved function.
Supported by professionally produced video tutorials, a fully illustrated workbook, companion course, lesson quizzes, final examination, certificate of completion, and lifetime access, this course provides a focused and practical learning pathway for understanding the vital role of the glutes.
What You Will Learn
| Topic | Focus |
|---|---|
| Functional Glute Anatomy | Understanding the glutes as part of a larger movement and stabilization system |
| Pelvic Stability & Balance | Exploring how glute function supports pelvic control, balance, and single-leg stability |
| Gait & Walking Mechanics | Understanding the role of the glutes in walking, load management, and efficient movement |
| Movement Assessment | Identifying compensation patterns and functional movement limitations |
| Strength Progression | Applying progressive strengthening strategies that support function and confidence |
| Whole-Body Integration | Connecting glute function with trunk control, lower limb mechanics, and rehabilitation planning |
Course Content
The course combines gluteal anatomy, gait mechanics, pelvic stability, movement assessment, compensation analysis, progressive strengthening, and rehabilitation-focused clinical reasoning.
| Module | Focus |
|---|---|
| Understanding Glute Function | How the glutes support movement, posture, stability, and load transfer |
| Pelvis, Trunk & Lower Limb Integration | The relationship between glute function, pelvic control, trunk mechanics, and lower extremity movement |
| Gait, Balance & Single-Leg Control | Walking mechanics, balance regulation, and stabilization strategies |
| Functional Movement Assessment | Identifying movement compensation patterns and functional deficits |
| Progressive Strengthening | Building glute strength, endurance, coordination, and movement confidence |
| Clinical Integration | Applying glute-focused reasoning within rehabilitation, movement training, and client care |
Who This Course Is For
This course is suitable for massage therapists, physiotherapists, physical therapists, athletic trainers, personal trainers, strength coaches, chiropractors, rehabilitation professionals, and movement specialists seeking a deeper understanding of glute function and movement-based rehabilitation.
It is especially valuable for practitioners working with gait issues, pelvic instability, balance concerns, lower limb compensation patterns, postural control, movement confidence, and progressive strengthening programs.
About Dr. Elizabeth Wagner
Dr. Elizabeth Wagner, DPT, PT, is a highly accomplished physical therapist with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Washington and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Puget Sound.
Her expertise includes vestibular rehabilitation, Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, movement education, functional rehabilitation, and patient-centred clinical care.
Following a one-year sabbatical through South America and Asia, Dr. Wagner completed volunteer assignments in Bhutan and Vietnam, serving as a clinical and academic instructor for local physical therapy staff and contributing to the development of the profession internationally.
Her teaching brings together clinical expertise, movement-based rehabilitation, and a practical understanding of how clients regain confidence, balance, strength, and function.
Included With This Course
| Included | Details |
|---|---|
| Video Tutorials | Professionally produced video instruction presented by Dr. Elizabeth Wagner, DPT |
| Fully Illustrated Workbook | Supporting course workbook covering gluteal anatomy, movement assessment, and rehabilitation principles |
| Companion Course | Comprehensive companion course designed to reinforce and deepen course understanding |
| Lesson Quizzes | Reflective learning quizzes designed to reinforce learning throughout the course |
| Final Exam | Assessment included for course completion |
| Certificate | 3 Hours CE/CPD following successful completion |
| Lifetime Access | Study at your own pace and revisit the material whenever required |
CE Finder
This course has been approved for continuing education by numerous professional boards and associations worldwide. Scroll sideways to find your board or association.
Approvals Listed: 94
CE Broker Provider: #20-658136
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Approval requirements can change. Please confirm acceptance with your own board, association, employer, or regulatory authority before registration.
Understanding the Vital Glutes
Professional Reviews & Feedback
The reviews below represent feedback provided by students and practitioners through Trustpilot, Google Reviews, and Judge.me.
“Dr. Wagner explains the gluteal muscles in a way that connects anatomy, movement, and clinical relevance beautifully.”
“The course helped me understand how glute function affects the hips, pelvis, knees, and lower back.”
“I appreciated the focus on practical assessment and movement rather than simply naming muscles.”
“The demonstrations made it much easier to understand glute activation, weakness, and compensation patterns.”
“This course gave me a clearer framework for explaining glute function to clients in simple language.”
“Dr. Wagner’s teaching style is clear, organised, and very practical for rehabilitation professionals.”
“The material helped me better understand the glutes as part of the whole kinetic chain.”
“I found the sections on pelvic stability and lower limb control particularly valuable.”
“A very useful course for anyone working with lower back pain, hip issues, or athletic performance.”
“The explanations around gluteus maximus, medius, and minimus were clear and clinically meaningful.”
“The course helped me recognise how often poor glute function contributes to movement problems.”
“Dr. Wagner connects anatomy and functional movement in a way that is easy to apply with clients.”
“The exercise and movement examples gave me practical ideas I could use immediately.”
“This course improved how I assess hip stability, gait, and lower body compensation patterns.”
“The content was well paced and directly relevant to both manual therapy and corrective exercise.”
“I appreciated the emphasis on function, stability, and movement quality rather than isolated muscle testing alone.”
“A practical course that helped me better understand the role of the glutes in lower body mechanics.”
“The material gave me more confidence discussing glute weakness and compensation with clients.”
“Dr. Wagner makes the anatomy feel relevant and useful, not just theoretical.”
“A strong course for therapists who want to understand glute function, pelvic control, and lower limb performance more clearly.”
