3.5 Hours CE/CPD | Online Course with Dani Marks
Anatomy of Stretching is a practical online course designed to help rehabilitation, therapy, and fitness professionals develop a stronger understanding of stretching, flexibility, movement preparation, and safe exercise application.
Anatomy of Stretching combines foundational theory with the practical demonstration of 135 stretching exercises covering major regions of the body and a wide range of movement requirements.
The course is designed to help practitioners understand not only how to perform stretching exercises correctly, but also the anatomical, physiological, and movement-based principles that support safe and effective stretching practice.
Across this 3.5-hour CE/CPD course, participants explore the core principles of stretching and flexibility, including the anatomy and physiology of muscles, connective tissue, joint movement, mobility, and functional flexibility.
The course combines theoretical learning with extensive practical demonstration, allowing participants to observe and study a broad range of stretching exercises presented clearly and systematically by Dani Marks.
Emphasis is placed on safe exercise application, body awareness, movement quality, and the appropriate use of stretching techniques within rehabilitation, fitness, sports performance, wellness, and general movement-focused practice.
| Topic | Focus |
|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Stretching | Understanding flexibility, mobility, tissue behaviour, and movement preparation |
| Anatomy and Physiology | The muscular and connective tissue structures involved in stretching and movement |
| Stretching Techniques | Safe and effective application of stretching exercises for different body regions and movement goals |
| Movement Quality and Flexibility | Improving movement awareness, mobility, control, and exercise execution |
| Practical Exercise Application | Learning how to perform and integrate 135 stretching exercises safely and appropriately |
The course combines theoretical education with extensive practical stretching demonstrations, providing participants with both foundational understanding and immediately applicable movement strategies.
| Module | Focus |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Stretching and Flexibility | Core concepts, movement preparation, and flexibility fundamentals |
| Anatomy and Physiology of Stretching | Muscles, connective tissue, joint movement, and tissue response |
| Stretching Methodologies | Principles of safe and effective stretching application |
| Upper Body Stretching Applications | Practical demonstrations for the neck, shoulders, chest, arms, and upper back |
| Lower Body Stretching Applications | Practical demonstrations for the hips, thighs, calves, and lower extremity |
| Integrated Stretching and Movement | Applying stretching principles within rehabilitation, fitness, wellness, and movement-focused practice |
This course is suitable for rehabilitation professionals, massage therapists, manual therapists, physiotherapists, physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, chiropractors, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, athletic trainers, exercise professionals, fitness professionals, and movement educators.
It is especially relevant for professionals who work with flexibility, mobility, movement quality, rehabilitation support, exercise prescription, sports performance, wellness, and injury prevention.
Dani Marks is an experienced educator and presenter with a strong background in movement education, stretching instruction, rehabilitation-focused learning, and online professional education.
Dani is a former Division 1 athlete who played for the Penn State Men’s Soccer Team (2014–2019). He is also a yoga instructor, soccer coach, and the host of the Treatment Room Secrets Podcast, where he interviews leading experts from the worlds of rehabilitation, manual therapy, movement, wellness, and performance.
In this course, Dani presents stretching principles and practical exercise demonstrations in a clear, structured, and accessible format designed to support both theoretical understanding and real-world application.
| Included | Details |
|---|---|
| Video Classes | 3.5 hours of professionally presented stretching instruction and demonstrations |
| Illustrated Course Text | 180-page illustrated course text covering stretching theory and practical applications |
| Lesson Quizzes | Knowledge checks designed to reinforce learning throughout the course |
| Online Exam | Assessment included for course completion |
| Certificate | 3.5 Hours CE/CPD after successful completion |
| Lifetime Access | Study at your own pace and revisit the material anytime |
| Subtitles | English, French, German, and Spanish subtitles included |
This course has been approved for continuing education by numerous professional boards and associations worldwide. Scroll through the list to find your board or association.
Approval requirements can change. Please confirm acceptance with your own board, association, employer, or regulatory authority before registration.
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