The Vital Psoas (7 hrs)
7 Hours CE/CPD | Online Course
The Vital Multidimensional Psoas
Presented by Dr. Elizabeth Wagner DPT, PT
A Deeper, More Integrated Look at the Psoas
The psoas is often described simply as a hip flexor, but its clinical importance reaches much further. This 7-hour CE/CPD course explores the psoas as a multidimensional structure involved in posture, breathing, stabilization, gait, pelvic control, spinal organization, movement compensation, and nervous system regulation.
Presented by Dr. Elizabeth Wagner DPT, PT, this course helps therapists move beyond simplistic ideas of “tightness” and develop a more integrated understanding of how the psoas functions within the whole movement system.
7 Hours CE/CPD
Complete online training with certificate available after successful completion.
Expert Instructor
Learn from Dr. Elizabeth Wagner DPT, PT, an experienced physical therapist and educator.
Lifetime Access
Study at your own pace and revisit the course materials whenever needed.
What You’ll Learn
| Integrated psoas anatomy | Understand the psoas in relation to the lumbar spine, pelvis, diaphragm, hips, and fascia. |
| Breathing and stabilization | Explore how breathing mechanics, pressure regulation, and trunk control influence psoas function. |
| Posture and compensation | Recognize how postural habits and movement adaptations may involve the psoas. |
| Clinical assessment | Develop a more thoughtful approach to observing gait, breathing, pelvic control, and movement quality. |
| Therapeutic integration | Apply movement-based reasoning to manual therapy, stabilization, breathing, and functional retraining. |
Why This Course Matters
Many clients with low back pain, hip restriction, pelvic instability, altered gait, or postural fatigue may present with patterns involving the psoas — but not always because the muscle is simply “tight.” This course helps therapists ask better questions, observe more clearly, and develop more effective clinical reasoning.
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for qualified healthcare, rehabilitation, movement, and manual therapy professionals who want a deeper understanding of the psoas and its role in whole-body function.
Course Includes
- Extensive video tutorials presented by Dr. Elizabeth Wagner DPT, PT
- Illustrated psoas anatomy workbook
- Structured online course lessons
- Reflective learning quizzes
- Final exam
- Certificate of completion for 7 hours CE/CPD
- Lifetime access to course materials
About Dr. Elizabeth Wagner DPT, PT
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 postgraduate expertise includes vestibular rehabilitation and Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy.
In 2016, Elizabeth undertook a transformative one-year sabbatical throughout South America and Asia, including volunteer assignments in Bhutan and Vietnam where she served as a clinical and academic instructor for local physical therapy staff.
She brings a thoughtful, movement-focused, globally informed clinical perspective to NAT Global Campus, helping therapists deepen their understanding of functional movement, rehabilitation, and integrated patient care.
Professional Note
This course is intended for qualified professionals working within their scope of practice. It is provided for educational purposes and should be applied with appropriate clinical reasoning, contraindication awareness, informed consent, and respect for local licensing regulations.
NAT Certificates are issued for all courses and can be downloaded and printed online at no additional charge. Presentation frame not included.
