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IOCH provides courses that prepare you to meet and exceed the expectations of international standards for clinical practice in the treatment of pain and movement. Our coursework is designed to help you navigate a contemporary perspective of movement and pain, expand critical thinking skills, develop confidence with uncertainty, and build effective treatment plans for cases that range from simple to complex.

Functional Understanding of Human Rehabilitation (HRF-FU) - 15 Hours

This course provides a broad overview and practical application of contemporary pain science, movement science, manual therapy, communication, and behavior change utilizing a biopsychosocial process-based framework called the Human Framework Rehabilitation (HRF). The HRF is presented as transdiagnostic alternative to diagnosis classification and protocol for movement and rehabilitation specialists. This course work is a blend of lecture, lab, and case studies to maximize clinical application.

15 Hours | Online and In Person Offerings Available

To introduce the Human Rehabilitation Framework (HRF) as a biopsychosocial process-based treatment approach for rehabilitation.
To provide an overview of current science-based knowledge related to pain science, movement, and manual therapy.
Identify the nine biopsychosocial flexibility/inflexibility processes associated with the HRF
To discuss how the HRF integrates into the Extended Evolutionary Meta Model (EEMM) as it relates to the concepts facilitating behavior change which can be translated to patients as well as across different disciplines.
Discuss the importance of viewing movement and posture within a functional contextualism perspective.
Summarize the three categories of HRF biopsychosocial processes you can immediately implement in your clinical practice.

$249 (Course Minimum)

$250+ (Course + Donation)

Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers, Occupational Therapists, Chiropractors, Physical and Occupational Therapist Assistants, Psychologists, Counselors/Social Workers, Massage Therapists, Nurses/Nurse Practitioners, Osteopaths, Physicians, Rehabilitation Professional Students

Focus on Psychological Flexibility Skills for the HRF (HRF-ACT) - 15 Hours

This course is designed to explore and apply the six core Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) psychological flexibility processes within the Human Rehabilitation Framework (HRF). This highly specialized course seamlessly blends expert-led lectures, practical skills development, and comprehensive case studies, all aimed at optimizing the clinical application of psychological flexibility skills. By actively participating in this multifaceted approach, participants will develop the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively integrate ACT principles within the HRF, thereby cultivating psychological flexibility and enhancing patient outcomes.

15 Hours | Online and In Person Offerings Available

Understand Core Concepts – Introduce participants to the fundamentals of psychological flexibility, the Human Rehabilitation Framework (HRF), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Develop Practical Skills – Equip participants with evidence-based skills in psychological flexibility for use in clinical and personal settings.
Explore Models and Theories – Familiarize participants with the EEMM and EEMM-HRF models, functional analysis, multilevel selection theory, applied evolutionary science, and network theory.
Examine Real-world Applications – Discuss actual clinical cases and explore different ACT variants to demonstrate the practical utility of the course material.
Introduce Prosocial Concepts – Explore the progression of individual development toward shared purpose and vision, focusing on collective action and co-evolution as outlined by the Prosocial Core Processes.
Explore Cutting-Edge Developments in Clinical Decision-Making – Examine how EEMM-HRF, idiographic analysis, and emerging technologies are reshaping the future of clinical reasoning and skillful interventions.

$249 (Course Minimum)

$250+ (Course + Donation)

Low Back Pain A-Z - 16 Hours (Presented by Dr. Jacob Templar, DPT)

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the complexities surrounding lower back pain, equipping clinicians with the theoretical foundation and practical tools necessary for effective, individualized care. Participants will examine the multifaceted nature of pain, dispel myths and outdated practices related to anatomy, mechanics, and diagnosis, and enhance their clinical reasoning to better assess and treat diverse patient populations. By integrating updated approaches and evidence-based strategies, this course fosters critical thinking and empowers practitioners to deliver context-driven, patient-centered care.

Improve theoretical understanding of lower back pain.
Understand what makes working with someone who has back pain and pain in general so complicated.
Have practical takeaways from foundational and theoretical information to use in the clinic.
Understand myths and common outdated practice areas surrounding lower back pain, anatomy, mechanics, and diagnosis.
Improve clinical/critical thinking how to best assess, diagnose, and treat all types of individuals presenting with back pain.
Test some updated and less guided approaches to treating individuals with back pain so you can individualize care better based on context.

$249 (Course Minimum)

$250+ (Course + Donation)

Complete the PSMP Certification

The Process-Based Specialist in Movement and Pain (PSMP) certification program enhances clinician competence, critical thinking, and comfort using the Human Rehabilitation Framework (HRF). This scientifically backed, person-centered framework champions a transdisciplinary and transdiagnostic approach, offering comprehensive solutions to a wide range of movement and pain problems. Be at the forefront of this revolutionary approach by completing our PSMP certification program and set a new standard in movement and pain rehabilitation.

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HRF– Upper Quarter Applications Course (HRF-UQ) - 7.5 Hours

This course is a lab-intensive 1-day class that provides regional case-based applications of the principles of HRF for the upper extremity. Integration of contemporary neuroscience, anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, psychology, and social/environmental layers forms the cornerstone of the course. Open-ended discussions regarding the application of Biopsychosocial Process-Based Human Rehabilitation Framework (HRF) in the context of pain, movement, exercise, manual therapy, and the integration of the participants existing skill set will be emphasized. This course is predominantly hands-on and includes navigating movement, exercise, and manual therapy. Participants are expected to have reviewed their Functional Understanding of Human Rehabilitation manual prior to attendance. Regions of the upper extremity to be covered includes:

Head and Face
Neck
Shoulder
Elbow
Wrist and Hand

7.5 Hours | In Person Only

Assist the participant in the process of evaluating patient movement and pain with emphasis on the upper quarter in the context of the Biopsychosocial Process-Based Human Rehabilitation Framework (HRF) and contemporary science of movement and pain.
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