Stretching in Clinical Practice

Understanding Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)

5 Hours CE/CPD | Online CE Course with Dr. Cory McMillen, DAT

Build a clearer, more evidence-informed understanding of stretching, flexibility, and the clinical use of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) techniques.

Self-Paced Online CE Course | 5 Hours CE/CPD | Includes full webinar recordings, downloadable course materials, online exam, CE certificate and lifetime access.

Overview

Stretching is one of the most widely used interventions in rehabilitation and manual therapy. Yet many clinicians still rely on routines or outdated assumptions rather than a clear understanding of when, why, and how different stretching techniques should be applied in clinical practice.

In this engaging online CE course, Dr. Cory McMillen provides a practical, evidence-informed exploration of stretching and flexibility designed specifically for rehabilitation and manual therapy professionals.

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the physiology of stretching, the factors that influence flexibility, and how different techniques can be applied safely and effectively in treatment settings.

Through clear explanations and practical demonstrations, the course explores dynamic, static, ballistic, active, passive, and PNF stretching techniques while helping clinicians determine which approach is most appropriate for specific patient presentations.

Course Focus

This course also addresses important considerations such as hypermobility, neuromuscular control, and the physiological mechanisms underlying flexibility and tissue adaptation.

By the end of the course, participants will have a stronger framework for integrating stretching into rehabilitation programs and manual therapy treatment plans.

What You’ll Learn

• The difference between flexibility and stretching
• The role of hypermobility and factors that limit flexibility
• Key physiological mechanisms involved in stretching
• Different types of stretching techniques, including dynamic, static, ballistic, active, and passive stretching
• The principles and clinical application of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
• How to determine the most appropriate stretching method for different clinical scenarios
• Practical strategies for integrating stretching techniques into rehabilitation and manual therapy programs

What’s Included

Full webinar recordings, downloadable course materials and workbook, online exam, CE/CPD certificate and unlimited lifetime access.

Who This Course Is For

This course is designed for massage therapists, physiotherapists, physical therapists, athletic trainers, manual therapists, rehabilitation professionals, and other clinicians who use stretching or flexibility techniques as part of treatment, rehabilitation, or movement-based care.

About the Instructor

Dr. Cory McMillen, DAT

Associate Athletic Trainer – University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Cory McMillen is an experienced athletic trainer and educator with extensive experience working with collegiate athletes and teaching future clinicians.

Her clinical work focuses on evidence-based rehabilitation strategies, neuromuscular control, and functional recovery. She holds both a Master of Science in Kinesiology and a Doctorate in Athletic Training from Temple University.

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5 Hours CE/CPD • Includes full recordings, downloadable materials, online exam and lifetime access.