Evaluation and Treatment of Tactical Athletes

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Date & Time

09/04/2025 7:00 pm ET
Contact Hours

3 Hours
$69

Course Description

This course will provide a firsthand guide to treating tactical professionals for the military, law enforcement and firefighting careers. It will cover biomechanics, screening, flexibility, core stability, dynamic balance and movement. Common injuries, approaches to treatment, LOD, profile, and return to work will also be discussed as well as the importance of tailoring these approaches to our community tactical professions such as, firefighters and police officers. Gaining a greater scope of understanding in how to address the unique needs of this patient population will allow for improved outcomes for tactical professionals.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:

Discuss of the role of biomechanics in injury and injury prevention
Assemble a battery of questions and screens that accomplish an efficient and effective musculoskeletal screen
Determine readiness for working/return to work
Identify risk factors that place individual at a greater probability of injury
Explain how to improve treatment approaches for those in tactical roles
Discuss return to work parameters

Approved in my State?

as Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants
as Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants
as Certified Athletic Trainers
as CSCS / CPT
as Uncategorized
as Subscription
as Massage Therapy
as Speech Therapy

Prerequisites

None
Educational Level

Intermediate
Other

Satisfactory completion of this course will require the participant to respond to polling questions asked throughout the webinar.

Instructor

Frank Layman

PT, DPT, EdD, MTC

Frank Layman PT, DPT, EdD, MTC graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Medicine/Athletic Training from Radford University, earned his Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Old Dominion University, and has an EdD from the University of Virginia in Curriculum and Instruction, with concentrations areas in Administration and Sports Medicine. He received a transitional DPT from the university of St. Augustine, where he obtained his Manual Therapy Certification. He also holds certifications in Dry Needling and orthotics.

He is a specialist in the field of orthopedics and sports medicine for nearly three decades and has also worked in home health and EC. He has a vast amount of experience treating patients and athletes of all age groups and activity levels. Dr. Layman has taught Sports Medicine courses and has been active with programs in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, and Physical Therapy Assistance programs. He has worked as an adjunct faculty of High Point University’s Department of Physical Therapy. In his primary position he holds a dual role in addition to his clinical and patient care responsibilities he also has administrative duties for a local hospital’s multi-site OPPT department. Dr. Layman is an officer in the United States Army Reserves, where he has served for 20 years earning multiple awards.

He is a national and international speaker, an entrepreneur, author, lecturer, and consultant. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, the North Carolina Physical Therapy Association, and the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapy.

This was my first live webinar & would definitely do it again. Very convenient & informative.

Stephanie O., PT
North Carolina

My second webinar completed through Allied Health. Both were excellent in terms of content and presentation!

Justin S., PT
Florida

I appreciate the value of Allied Health Education - timely topics, concise and applicable to put into practice immediately.

John S., PT
Oklahoma

Great job. This was my first webinar and I enjoyed it.

Jennifer D., OTA
Texas

This is a great way to get CEU's!

Mary K., OT
Texas

Webinar was very professional and highly educational.

Morgan H., ATC
Florida

Very informative webinar. Practical information which can easily be practiced in the clinic

Lisa Y., PT
Illinois

Great course. Will take more with your company!

Marissa D., PT
New York

This was my first webinar and the presentation and Q&A opportunities were excellent.

Elizabeth M., PTA
Ohio

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