Anatomy of Stretching
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.
Course Overview
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.
What You Will Learn
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 appropriatelyCourse Content
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 practiceWho This Course Is For
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.
About Dani Marks
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 With This Course
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 includedCE Finder
This course has been approved for continuing education by numerous professional boards and associations worldwide. Scroll sideways to find your board or association.
Course: Anatomy of StretchingApprovals Listed: 64
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8 Alabama Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
3.5 Alabama Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours
3.5 Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy *General* Approved Hours
3.5 Alaska Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours
3.5 Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy *General* Approved Hours
3.5 Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
3.5 Arkansas Board of Massage Approved Hours
3.5 Association of Massage Therapists (AMT) Approved Hours
3.5 Australian Traditional Medicine Society Approved Hours
3.5 Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC) Approved Hours
3.5 Canadian Massage & Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association (CMMOTA) Approved Hours
3.5 CEU/CPD Self-Cert Approved Hours
3.5 Chiropractic Board of Australia Approved Hours
3.5 College of Complementary Health Professionals of British Columbia (CCHPBC) Approved Hours
3.5 College of Massage Therapists of New Brunswick (CMTNB) Approved Hours
3.5 College of Massage Therapists of Newfoundland and Labrador (CMTNL) Approved Hours
1.75 College of Massage Therapists Ontario (CMTO) Approved Hours
3.5 College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (CNPBC) Approved Hours
3.5 Connecticut Board of Chiropractors Approved Hours
3.5 Connecticut Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
3.5 Deleware Board of Massage and Bodywork Approved Hours
3.5 Distrcit of Columbia Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
3.5 Florida Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
3.5 Georgia Board of Massage Therapy *General* Approved Hours
3.5 Georgia Board of Nursing *General* Approved Hours
3.5 Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy *General* Approved Hours
3.5 Indiana Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
3.5 Iowa Board of Chiropractic Approved Hours
3.5 Iowa Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours
3.5 Kansas Chiropractic Association Approved Hours
3.5 Maine Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
3.5 Maryland Board of Massage Therapy Examiners Approved Hours
3.5 Massage Therapists' Association of Nova Scotia (MTANS) Approved Hours
3.5 Massage Therapy Assc of Manitoba (MTAM) Approved Hours
3.5 Massage Therapy Assc of Saskatchewan (MTAS) Approved Hours
3.5 Missouri Board of Therapeutic Massage Approved Hours
3.5 Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners Approved Hours
3.5 Montana Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
3.5 National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Approved Hours
0.8 National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Approved Hours
3.5 National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) Approved Hours
3.5 National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork - New York (NCBTMB-NY) Approved Hours
3.5 Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC) Approved Hours
3.5 Nebraska Massage Licensure Board Approved Hours
3.5 Nevada Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours
3.5 New Hampshire Advisory Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours
3.5 New Jersey Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy Approved Hours
3.5 North Carolina Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy Approved Hours
3.5 North Dakota Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
3.5 Ohio Chiropractic Board Approved Hours
3.5 Oklahoma Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
3.5 Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners Approved Hours
3.5 Oregon Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours
3.5 Pennsylvania State Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
3.5 Prince Edward Island Massage Therapy Association (PEIMTA) Approved Hours
3.5 Registered Massage Therapists' Association of Ontario (RMTAO) Approved Hours
3.5 South Carolina Massage/Bodywork Panel Approved Hours
3.5 South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
3.5 Tennessee Board of Massage Licensure Approved Hours
3.5 Virginia Department of Health Professions (Massage Therapy) Approved Hours
3.5 Washington Board of Massage Approved Hours
3.5 Washington Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours
3.5 West Virginia Massage Licensure Board Approved Hours
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The Anatomy of Stretching
Professional Reviews & Feedback
The reviews below represent feedback provided by students and practitioners through Trustpilot, Google Reviews, and Judge.me.
★★★★★ 4.6 average rating across reviews collected via Trustpilot, Google Reviews, and Judge.me“The stretching demonstrations were excellent. Being able to see each technique performed correctly made a huge difference.”
Anika R., LMT“One of the most practical stretching courses I have completed. The anatomy explanations were clear and clinically useful.”
Mateo V., PT“The workbook is outstanding and complements the video demonstrations perfectly.”
Sakura N., RMT“The companion course added tremendous value. Together they provide a complete understanding of stretching principles.”
Ronan E., Sports Therapist“I appreciated how the course explained not just how to stretch, but why specific stretches are used.”
Farah K., Massage Therapist“The demonstrations were exceptionally clear. I have already incorporated several techniques into my practice.”
Tobias J., ATC“This course improved my understanding of flexibility, mobility, and functional movement.”
Priyanka D., Manual Therapist“The anatomy sections helped me understand how stretching influences movement and performance.”
Henrik L., PT, DPT“Excellent educational value. The workbook has become a useful reference for both treatment and exercise planning.”
Luciana M., LMT“The course balanced theory and practical application extremely well.”
Eoghan C., Sports Therapist“The progression from anatomy to practical stretching applications was very well organised.”
Nadia Z., RMT“I particularly liked the discussion of common stretching mistakes and how to avoid them.”
Calum W., DC“The video demonstrations were professional and easy to follow. An excellent learning resource.”
Mirela T., Massage Therapist“This course strengthened my confidence when recommending stretching strategies to clients.”
Jonas P., OT“A highly practical course that connects anatomy, movement, and stretching in a meaningful way.”
Sinead H., Manual Therapist“The companion course reinforced the concepts beautifully and helped me retain the material.”
Amira B., LMT“The course gave me a deeper understanding of how stretching fits into rehabilitation and injury prevention.”
Dmitri G., PTA“I appreciated the practical focus. Everything felt relevant to real-world clinical practice.”
Soraya Q., RMT“The anatomy content was detailed without being overwhelming. A very enjoyable course.”
Niall U., Massage Therapist“Excellent demonstrations and a very well-structured workbook. The material is easy to revisit when needed.”
Yuki F., LMT“The course improved how I assess movement restrictions and select appropriate stretching interventions.”
Javier O., PT“A comprehensive and professionally presented course that exceeded my expectations.”
Aisling X., Sports Therapist“The explanations around mobility versus flexibility were especially useful.”
Leila I., Massage Therapist“The combination of workbook, companion course, and video demonstrations creates an exceptional learning experience.”
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