(Daytime Session) Functional Strength Training: The Squat

Presented by Elizabeth Lane

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Description

*This webinar is scheduled for 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT

You asked, we listened! We’re excited to offer a daytime webinar session to support different schedules. This webinar is offered twice (evening and daytime); please register for only one that fits your schedule. You will only receive CE for one.

In the realm of physical therapy, the concept of functional strength training has gained significant recognition as an essential component of rehabilitation, injury prevention, and performance enhancement. Functional strength training emphasizes exercises that mimic real-life movements and activities, aiming to improve overall functional capacity and movement quality. The squat is arguably one of the two most functional components of everyday life. There is a pressing need for physical therapists to acquire specialized knowledge and skills in functional strength training, and most physical therapists’ education inadequately prepares them to coach the squat for a wide range of individuals.

Instructor

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Elizabeth Lane, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT, CF-L2

Dr. Elizabeth Lane has practiced in outpatient orthopedics for 13 years and taught in postprofessional continuing education since 2013. She received her clinical doctorate in physical therapy from the Medical College of Georgia. She holds board certification in orthopedics and is a fellow of the American Academy of…

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Learning Objectives

  • Evaluate the principles of functional anatomy, biomechanics, and motor control underlying functional strength training exercises
  • Analyze the mechanics of the squat
  • Categorize movement faults of the squat using testing
  • Plan interventions to correct/modify movement faults
  • Apply knowledge of progression/regressions to three cases

Agenda

All times in Eastern Time.

1:00pm–1:10pm
Chapter 1
1:10pm–1:20pm
Chapter 2: Squat MEchanics, Types, and Faults
1:20pm–1:35pm
Chapter 3: Improving the Squat and Modifications of the Squat
1:35pm–2:00pm
Chapter 4: Squat Analysis and Correction in Application
2:00pm–2:05pm
Break
2:05pm–2:20pm
Question and Answer Session

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Details

  • March 23, 2026
  • 1:00pm-2:20pm EDT
    • PTs/PTAs, Intermediate
    • ATs, Advanced
  • Register soon to secure your spot!

* Available March 23

Disclaimer

Elizabeth Lane, instructor for this educational event, receives compensation from Medbridge for this course. No one with the ability to control content has relevant relationship(s) to disclose, with the exception of Elizabeth Lane, who has relationships with the University of Utah, Evidence in Motion, IAMT, and Pure Performance Rehab, which were mitigated.

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To receive CEU credit all disciplines must attend the webinar for the full duration, complete the quiz with a minimum score of 70%, and complete the participant survey.

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