Light Joint Mobilization Techniques (4 hrs)
Light Joint Mobilization Techniques
4 Hours CE/CPD | Online Course with Kelly Saxton, MS ATC LMT
Joint mobility plays an important role in movement quality, rehabilitation, injury prevention, and long-term physical function.
Light Joint Mobilization Techniques introduces rehabilitation professionals to practical joint mobilization principles designed to support joint health, improve mobility, and help clients move with greater confidence and control.
Presented by Kelly Saxton, CAT, this course is based on highly effective “joint by joint” mobilization principles and teaches Kelly’s comprehensive approach to joint care, rehabilitation, and practical client support.
Course Overview
Across this 4-hour CE/CPD course, participants will explore the fundamental principles of light joint mobilization and how these techniques may be integrated into rehabilitation and movement-based care.
The course includes over two hours of detailed video classes, step-by-step demonstrations, assessment guidance, practical mobilization exercises, and strategies for applying joint mobilization concepts within professional practice.
Participants will learn how to assess and address joint mobility issues, select appropriate techniques, integrate mobilization into rehabilitation programs, and prescribe supportive homework exercises to help clients maintain progress between sessions.
Supported by a comprehensive course workbook, lesson quizzes, online examination, certificate of completion, lifetime access, and subtitles in English, French, German, and Spanish, this course provides a structured and practical learning experience for rehabilitation professionals seeking to enhance their joint care skill set.
What You Will Learn
| Topic | Focus |
|---|---|
| Joint Mobilization Principles | Understanding the fundamentals of light joint mobilization and joint-by-joint care |
| Assessment & Joint Issues | Learning how to assess joint mobility concerns and identify appropriate treatment priorities |
| Mobilization Techniques | Following step-by-step demonstrations of practical mobilization exercises and techniques |
| Rehabilitation Integration | Understanding how to integrate mobilization into rehabilitation and movement programs |
| Client Homework Exercises | Learning how to prescribe practical exercises that support ongoing progress and joint health |
Course Content
The course combines joint mobilization theory, assessment principles, practical demonstrations, rehabilitation integration strategies, workbook-supported learning, and client homework exercises.
| Module | Focus |
|---|---|
| Foundations of Joint Mobilization | Key principles of joint health, mobility, and joint-by-joint mobilization |
| Assessment & Clinical Reasoning | Identifying joint mobility limitations, treatment priorities, and rehabilitation considerations |
| Mobilization Exercise Demonstrations | Step-by-step practical techniques for supporting mobility and joint function |
| Rehabilitation Program Integration | Strategies for incorporating mobilization into client care and rehabilitation planning |
| Long-Term Joint Health | Client exercises designed to support progress outside treatment sessions and maintain joint mobility |
Who This Course Is For
This course is suitable for physical therapists, osteopaths, athletic trainers, chiropractors, occupational therapists, massage therapists, rehabilitation professionals, manual therapists, and other qualified practitioners seeking to enhance their joint mobilization skill set.
It is especially valuable for professionals who want to support clients with joint mobility limitations, movement restrictions, rehabilitation goals, athletic performance needs, or long-term joint health concerns.
About Kelly Saxton
Kelly Saxton, CAT, is an experienced athletic trainer and rehabilitation professional with a strong background in high-level sport.
As athletic trainer with Penn State women’s soccer and swimming teams, Kelly was part of three national championship-winning programs, gaining extensive practical experience in athlete care, performance support, rehabilitation, and joint health.
Her teaching reflects a practical, field-tested approach developed through years of working with elite athletes, making complex rehabilitation concepts accessible, structured, and applicable for professional practice.
Included With This Course
| Included | Details |
|---|---|
| Video Classes | Over two hours of detailed video classes presented by Kelly Saxton, CAT |
| Comprehensive Course Workbook | Workbook with exercises, explanations, case histories, and practical tips |
| Lesson Quizzes | Knowledge checks designed to reinforce learning throughout the course |
| Online Exam | Assessment included for course completion |
| Certificate | Downloadable 4 Hours CE/CPD certificate following successful completion |
| Lifetime Access | Study at your own pace and revisit the material whenever required |
| Subtitles | English, French, German, and Spanish subtitles included |