Movement System Syndromes of the Shoulder, Cervical and Thoracic Spines
(VIRTUAL Early Bird)
Early bird price (save $50!) is available until 8/31/2026, 11:59pm Pacific Time.
Virtual learning for your convenience!
The Movement System Syndromes of the Shoulder, Cervical and Thoracic Spines Course is designed for healthcare professionals who are already familiar with the shoulder Movement System Syndromes concepts. If you have never taken any Movement System Syndromes course, we strongly encourage you to review the materials in the 2026 Upper Quarter Foundation Webinar Series and the Movement System Syndromes of the Shoulder prior to registering for this course.
- 10/3 ~ 10/4/2026 two days of intensive learning on shoulder, cervical and thoracic spines movement system syndromes
- Virtual attendance from anywhere in the world
- Front-row seat for all of the live demonstrations
- At least 13 hours of CEU (approval pending from California PT Association)
- 90 days access to the recordings of the live lectures / demonstrations
- Free attendance for the Sahrmann Lectureship (Friday 10/2/2026).
Speaker Profiles:
Shirley Sahrmann, PT, PhD, FAPTA
Dr. Sahrmann is professor emerita of physical therapy at Washington University in St. Louis. She received her BS degree in physical therapy, masters and PhD in neurobiology from Washington University, where she was a clinician and faculty member for 56 years. Her research interests were in disordered motor control and classification of musculoskeletal disorders. Dr. Sahrmann with her colleagues at Washington University has been a major promotor of the movement system and the development of movement related diagnostic categories to direct physical therapy treatment which formed the basis of her published books. She has lectured extensively nationally and internationally.
Suzy Cornbleet, PT, DPT
Dr. Cornbleet was an Associate Professor of Physical Therapy and Orthopaedic Medicine in the Program in Physical Therapy at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. She recently retired from decades of teaching at WashU. In 2015, Suzy received both the Missouri Physical Therapy Association “Outstanding Service Award for Education” and the Colorado University Physical Therapy “Alumni Achievement Award”. Her clinical interests are in pediatric and adolescent hip and low back pain and general outpatient orthopedics. She was instrumental in the development of Washington University’s Fellowship in the Diagnosis and Management of Movement Impairment Syndromes and served as a primary mentor.
Nancy Bloom, PT, DPT, MSOT
Dr. Bloom is professor emerita of physical therapy at WashU Medicine Physical Therapy. After a remarkable 45 years of service to WashU, she retired in 2024. As a superb clinician and educator, Nancy garnered respect from practitioners across the globe as a recognized expert in musculoskeletal conditions of the hip and low back. She also provided valuable insights for many clinical research projects, resulting in authorship of numerous peer-reviewed manuscripts, textbook chapters and clinical practice guidelines. Nancy had an enormous impact on clinical practice through her work within the Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy (AOPT). Her enduring contributions to the practice of physical therapy were recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association through the Henry O. Kendall and Florence P. Kendall Award and the John H.P. Maley Lecture Award.
Maiko Morotani, PT, DPT, OCS
Dr. Morotani is the president of Nexus Motion and Learn Movement System. She has been full-time clinician treating patients with neuromusculoskeletal pain conditions for over 15 years. Currently, she mentors physical therapists in the Los Angeles area. Maiko is one of the translators for the Japanese version of Movement System Impairment Syndromes of the Extremities, Cervical and Thoracic Spine textbook. She teaches the kinesiopathologic concepts to the Japanese community on a monthly basis. She served as a regional mentor for WashU Medicine Physical Therapy's movement system clinical fellowship. She was a keynote speaker at the Asian Confederation of Physical Therapy Congress in Bangkok, Thailand. She is PhysioU's education lead for Japan and is responsible for overseeing the Japanese content. Her passion is all about spreading the joy of movement to PTs all over the world, from PT students all the way to experienced clinicians. Under Maiko's leadership, Nexus Motion and Learn Movement System deliver high quality continuing education content every single month.
Renee Roth Powers, PT, DPT
Dr. Roth Powers owns a private-practice in the Washington DC metro area. She provides a pathway for patients to return to their maximum possible physical performance. Her clinical practice is based on extensive study and implementation of the Movement System Syndromes. Years of training, study, and professional implementation of the kinesiopathologic concepts have given her an unusually skilled eye for identifying how and why human body mechanics go wrong and how to effectively restore ideal movement. She is a competitive amateur athlete with extensive background in cycling, weight training and running.
Theresa M. Spitznagle, PT, DPT, WCS
Dr. Spitznagle is a professor in physical therapy and OB-GYN at Washington University in St Louis. Her educational mission is to provide physical therapists around the world with the knowledge needed to help others move better. Her expertise spans the thoracic spine to the pelvic girdle. Tracy firmly believes that all people benefit when we understand how pregnancy affects the movement system.
By registering for this course, you agree NOT to share your KAJABI / Learn Movement System log in, the Zoom links, or handouts with anyone else. You agree to only utilize the materials for personal learning.
