What You’ll Learn
Build advanced manual therapy and clinical reasoning skills across the entire musculoskeletal system. No prerequisites — take any course individually, in any order.
Spinal Assessment & Treatment
Develop advanced skills in lumbar, cervical, and thoracic spine assessment, differential diagnosis, manipulation, and exercise techniques.
Extremity Manual Therapy
Master evaluation and treatment of upper and lower extremities, including their relationship to the spine and clinical reasoning for return to function.
Clinical Reasoning
Enhance your clinical decision-making with evidence-based approaches to differential diagnosis and treatment planning across all regions.
Take Courses Individually
No prerequisites required. Each course stands on its own — enroll in any COMT course, in any order, to gain specific skills.
Flexible Learning Format
Each course includes 14 hours of hands-on in-person lab instruction plus 7 hours of asynchronous online learning (21 hours total).
Optional COMT Certification
Want to go further? Complete all 5 courses and an assessment exam to earn your COMT Certification.
Upcoming COMT Courses
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COMT-3: Thoracic Spine
This case-based, lab-focused course features human movement and high performing PT management of the thoracic spine and rib… View Full Description
COMT-3: Thoracic Spine
This case-based, lab-focused course features human movement and high performing PT management of the thoracic spine and rib… View Full Description
COMT-4: Upper Extremity
This is the fourth course in a series of five courses in the COMT certification series. This case-based,… View Full Description
COMT-2: Cervical Spine
This is the second of five courses in the COMT certification series. This case-based, lab-focused course features human… View Full Description
COMT-1: Lumbar Spine
This course is the first of five courses in the COMT certification series. This case-based, lab-focused course features… View Full Description
COMT-4: Upper Extremity
This is the fourth course in a series of five courses in the COMT certification series. This case-based,… View Full Description
COMT-4: Upper Extremity
This is the fourth course in a series of five courses in the COMT certification series. This case-based,… View Full Description
COMT-5: Lower Extremity
This is the last course in a series of five courses in the COMT certification series. This case-based,… View Full Description
COMT-2: Cervical Spine
This is the second of five courses in the COMT certification series. This case-based, lab-focused course features human… View Full Description
COMT-4: Upper Extremity
This is the fourth course in a series of five courses in the COMT certification series. This case-based,… View Full Description
COMT-1: Lumbar Spine
This course is the first of five courses in the COMT certification series. This case-based, lab-focused course features… View Full Description
COMT-3: Thoracic Spine
This case-based, lab-focused course features human movement and high performing PT management of the thoracic spine and rib… View Full Description
COMT-4: Upper Extremity
This is the fourth course in a series of five courses in the COMT certification series. This case-based,… View Full Description
COMT-2: Cervical Spine
This is the second of five courses in the COMT certification series. This case-based, lab-focused course features human… View Full Description
COMT-5: Lower Extremity
This is the last course in a series of five courses in the COMT certification series. This case-based,… View Full Description
COMT-2: Cervical Spine
This is the second of five courses in the COMT certification series. This case-based, lab-focused course features human… View Full Description
COMT-5: Lower Extremity
This is the last course in a series of five courses in the COMT certification series. This case-based,… View Full Description
COMT-5: Lower Extremity
This is the last course in a series of five courses in the COMT certification series. This case-based,… View Full Description
COMT-3: Thoracic Spine
This case-based, lab-focused course features human movement and high performing PT management of the thoracic spine and rib… View Full Description
COMT-3: Thoracic Spine
This case-based, lab-focused course features human movement and high performing PT management of the thoracic spine and rib… View Full Description
COMT-1: Lumbar Spine
This course is the first of five courses in the COMT certification series. This case-based, lab-focused course features… View Full Description
COMT-5: Lower Extremity
This is the last course in a series of five courses in the COMT certification series. This case-based,… View Full Description
COMT-5: Lower Extremity
This is the last course in a series of five courses in the COMT certification series. This case-based,… View Full Description
COMT-4: Upper Extremity
This is the fourth course in a series of five courses in the COMT certification series. This case-based,… View Full Description
COMT-2: Cervical Spine
This is the second of five courses in the COMT certification series. This case-based, lab-focused course features human… View Full Description
COMT-4: Upper Extremity
This is the fourth course in a series of five courses in the COMT certification series. This case-based,… View Full Description
Course Details
Five focused courses covering the complete musculoskeletal system — take any course individually, in any order
Lumbar Spine
Lumbopelvic spine assessment, treatment techniques, and clinical reasoning for lower quadrant movement impairments. Develop skills in differential diagnosis, manipulation, and therapeutic exercise for the lumbar region.
Cervical Spine
Cervicothoracic spine management, upper quadrant movement analysis, and manual therapy techniques. Enhance your clinical reasoning for cervical-related conditions and treatment planning.
Thoracic Spine
Thoracic spine and rib cage assessment, treatment approaches for upper and lower quadrant integration. Learn manipulation, mobilization, and exercise techniques for the thoracic region.
Upper Extremity
Upper extremity evaluation and treatment, including its relationship to the cervicothoracic spine. Build clinical reasoning skills for shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand conditions.
Lower Extremity
Lower extremity assessment and management, including its relationship to the lumbopelvic region. Develop skills in evaluation, treatment, and return to function for hip, knee, and ankle/foot.
Want to Earn Your COMT Certification?
Complete all five COMT courses and pass an asynchronous assessment exam to earn the Certified Orthopedic Musculoskeletal Therapist (COMT) credential. Certification is entirely optional — each course is valuable on its own.
Meet Our Expert Faculty
Learn from internationally recognized experts in sports medicine and rehabilitation
Steve Allen
PT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Senior Faculty Instructor, Clinical Fellowship Instructor
[WA]
Amber Bartz
PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT
Faculty Instructor, Clinical Fellowship Instructor
[AZ]
Amy Temes Clifton
PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Faculty Instructor, Clinical Fellowship Instructor
[OR]
Bobby Curtis
PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS, RKC
Guest Faculty
Josiah Faville
PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT
Faculty Instructor, Clinical Fellowship Instructor
[OR]
Chris Gray
PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Faculty Instructor, Clinical Fellowship Instructor
[IN]
Michael House
PT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT
Faculty Instructor, Clinical Fellowship Instructor
[CO]
Connor Hurley
PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT
Faculty Instructor, Clinical Fellowship Instructor
[OR]
Mike Lehr
PT, DPT, DSc, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT
Faculty Instructor, Clinical Fellowship Instructor
[PA]
Michael Lucido
PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Faculty Instructor, Clinical Fellowship Instructor
[TX]
Borko Rodic
PT, DPT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT
Faculty Instructor, Clinical Fellowship Instructor
[PA]
Kellie Stickler
PT, DPT, OCS, CAPP, FAAOMPT
Faculty Instructor, Clinical Fellowship Instructor
[KS]
Jason Winburne
PT, MS, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT
Faculty Instructor, Clinical Fellowship Instructor
[TX]
Brett Windsor
PT, PhD, MPA, OCS, FAAOMPT
Faculty Instructor, Clinical Fellowship Instructor
[FL]
