Biomechanics of the Lower Body

9 Hours CE/CPD | Online Course with Phillipa Butler PT

Walking, jogging, and running are fundamental human movements, but when gait mechanics become inefficient or painful, the effects can be felt throughout the lower body and beyond.

Biomechanics of the Lower Body explores what happens when gait goes awry, how practitioners can assess common movement errors, and how biomechanical principles may be applied to support treatment, rehabilitation, and injury prevention.

Presented by Chartered Physiotherapist Phillipa Butler, this course integrates principles from biomechanics, myofascial chains, Anatomy Trains, core stability, footwear considerations, orthotic correction, and therapeutic exercise to help professionals better understand lower body function and movement-based rehabilitation.

Course Overview

Across this 9-hour CE/CPD course, participants will explore the biomechanics of the lower body, with particular attention to gait, walking technique, foot mechanics, movement assessment, common injuries, and rehabilitation strategies.

The course examines the role and function of fascia, key myofascial and anatomical links through the body, the sequence of essential events required for ideal walking technique, and the key components of biomechanical assessment, including the biomechanics of the feet.

Participants will consider common movement errors and injuries, treatment options for lower body dysfunction, the role of core stability in management and prevention, and the application of strengthening, flexibility, motor control, and coordination exercises.

Supported by 18 video classes, a fully illustrated course text, lesson quizzes, online examination, subtitles in English, French, German, and Spanish, and certificate of completion, this course provides a structured learning experience for professionals working with gait, lower body function, rehabilitation, and injury prevention.

What You Will Learn

Topic Focus Gait & Walking Mechanics Understanding the sequence of essential events required for efficient walking technique Fascia & Myofascial Chains Exploring the role of fascia and key anatomical links through the body Biomechanical Assessment Identifying assessment components, including foot biomechanics, movement errors, and injury patterns Core Stability & Injury Prevention Understanding the role of core stability in lower body management, control, and prevention strategies Exercise Application Applying strengthening, flexibility, motor control, and coordination exercises to manage and prevent injury Footwear & Orthotic Considerations Discussing footwear contribution and indications for orthotic correction

Course Content

The course combines biomechanics, gait analysis, fascia education, myofascial chain theory, assessment principles, lower body injury management, footwear considerations, and exercise-based rehabilitation strategies.

Module Focus Lower Body Biomechanics Anatomy, movement, gait function, and lower body biomechanical relationships Fascia & Anatomical Links The role of fascia, myofascial chains, Anatomy Trains concepts, and whole-body movement connections Walking, Jogging & Running Mechanics Movement sequencing, gait efficiency, common errors, and practical assessment considerations Assessment & Foot Mechanics Biomechanical assessment, foot function, movement analysis, and common injury presentations Treatment & Rehabilitation Strategies Treatment of common injuries, core stability, therapeutic exercise, prevention, and recovery planning Footwear & Orthotic Correction Footwear contribution, orthotic indications, and practical decision-making in lower body management

Who This Course Is For

This course is suitable for rehabilitation professionals, massage therapists, manual therapists, physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, athletic trainers, nurses, carers, exercise professionals, and fitness professionals.

It is especially valuable for practitioners who work with clients experiencing gait issues, lower body pain, foot and ankle problems, running-related injuries, movement inefficiency, postural compensation, instability, or recurrent lower limb dysfunction.

About Phillipa Butler

Phillipa Butler PT, MSCP, is a Chartered Physiotherapist with extensive experience across both NHS and private sector practice, specializing in rehabilitation following accidents, illnesses, and injuries.

Passionate about teaching, Phillipa is skilled in helping individuals engage in safe and effective exercise while highlighting the transformative role of movement in recovery, confidence, and long-term wellbeing.

A certified instructor across multiple disciplines, Phillipa is a Pilates Mat and Reformer teacher, Hatha Yoga instructor, and meditation teacher. She integrates this broad skill set into a comprehensive approach to rehabilitation, movement education, and physical wellbeing.

Her work reflects a strong commitment to helping people unlock their physical potential through safe progression, movement awareness, therapeutic exercise, and a holistic understanding of body function.

Included With This Course

Included Details Video Classes 18 online video classes presented by Phillipa Butler PT Fully Illustrated Course Text Supporting course text covering gait, biomechanics, fascia, assessment, treatment, and exercise concepts Lesson Quizzes Knowledge checks designed to reinforce learning throughout the course Online Exam Assessment included for course completion Certificate 9 Hours CE/CPD following successful completion Lifetime Access Study at your own pace and revisit the material whenever required Subtitles English, French, German, and Spanish subtitles included

CE 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: Biomechanics - Lower Extremities
Approvals Listed: 64
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9 Alabama Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours
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9 Alaska Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours
9 Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy *General* Approved Hours
9 Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
9 Arkansas Board of Massage Approved Hours
9 Association of Massage Therapists (AMT) Approved Hours
9 Australian Traditional Medicine Society Approved Hours
9 Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC) Approved Hours
9 Canadian Athletic Trainers Association (CATA) Approved Hours
3.6 Canadian Massage & Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association (CMMOTA) Approved Hours
9 CEU/CPD Self-Cert Approved Hours
9 Chiropractic Board of Australia Approved Hours
9 College of Complementary Health Professionals of British Columbia (CCHPBC) Approved Hours
9 College of Massage Therapists of New Brunswick (CMTNB) Approved Hours
9 College of Massage Therapists of Newfoundland and Labrador (CMTNL) Approved Hours
4.5 College of Massage Therapists Ontario (CMTO) Approved Hours
9 College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (CNPBC) Approved Hours
9 Connecticut Board of Chiropractors Approved Hours
9 Connecticut Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
9 Deleware Board of Massage and Bodywork Approved Hours
9 Distrcit of Columbia Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
9 Florida Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
9 Georgia Board of Massage Therapy *General* Approved Hours
9 Georgia Board of Nursing *General* Approved Hours
9 Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy *General* Approved Hours
9 Indiana Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
9 Iowa Board of Chiropractic Approved Hours
9 Iowa Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours
9 Kansas Chiropractic Association Approved Hours
9 Maine Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
9 Maryland Board of Massage Therapy Examiners Approved Hours
9 Massage Therapists' Association of Nova Scotia (MTANS) Approved Hours
9 Massage Therapy Assc of Manitoba (MTAM) Approved Hours
9 Massage Therapy Assc of Saskatchewan (MTAS) Approved Hours
9 Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy (MSBMT) Approved Hours
9 Missouri Board of Therapeutic Massage Approved Hours
9 Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners Approved Hours
9 Montana Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
9 National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Approved Hours
9 National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) Approved Hours
9 National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork - New York (NCBTMB-NY) Approved Hours
9 Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC) Approved Hours
9 Nebraska Massage Licensure Board Approved Hours
9 Nevada Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours
9 New Hampshire Advisory Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours
9 New Jersey Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy Approved Hours
9 North Carolina Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy Approved Hours
9 North Dakota Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
9 Ohio Chiropractic Board Approved Hours
9 Oklahoma Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
9 Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners Approved Hours
9 Oregon Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours
9 Pennsylvania State Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
9 Prince Edward Island Massage Therapy Association (PEIMTA) Approved Hours
9 Registered Massage Therapists' Association of Ontario (RMTAO) Approved Hours
9 South Carolina Massage/Bodywork Panel Approved Hours
9 South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
9 Tennessee Board of Massage Licensure Approved Hours
9 Virginia Department of Health Professions (Massage Therapy) Approved Hours
9 Washington Board of Massage Approved Hours
9 Washington Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours
9 West Virginia Massage Licensure Board Approved Hours
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Approval requirements can change. Please confirm acceptance with your own board, association, employer, or regulatory authority before registration.

Biomechanics of the Lower Body

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

“Phillipa Butler does an exceptional job of explaining lower-body biomechanics in a way that immediately translates to clinical practice.”

Anouk M., PT

“The course completely changed how I assess walking, squatting, and functional movement patterns.”

Eamon R., Sports Therapist

“The movement demonstrations were excellent. I now have a much clearer understanding of lower limb mechanics.”

Yeliz V., RMT

“A highly practical course that connects anatomy, biomechanics, and rehabilitation in a very logical way.”

Matej J., ATC

“The sections on gait and movement assessment were especially valuable for my practice.”

Ruqayya K., Massage Therapist

“Phillipa's teaching style is outstanding. Complex biomechanical concepts become surprisingly easy to understand.”

Bartosz E., PT, DPT

“The course strengthened my understanding of how hip, knee, and foot mechanics influence one another.”

Celeste P., LMT

“Excellent continuing education. The practical examples helped me connect biomechanics to real client presentations.”

Tariro S., OT

“I appreciated the emphasis on movement quality and functional assessment.”

Malgorzata T., Manual Therapist

“The course improved how I evaluate lower limb dysfunction and movement compensation patterns.”

Nikolaj C., DC

“The explanations around hip stability and lower extremity control were particularly useful.”

Ayse L., RMT

“One of the strongest biomechanics courses I have completed. Very professional and clinically relevant.”

Rory H., PTA

“The course gave me a much deeper appreciation of how movement patterns influence injury risk.”

Zainab B., Massage Therapist

“The practical demonstrations made it easy to understand movement faults and corrective strategies.”

Lukasz F., Sports Therapist

“Phillipa combines clinical experience and biomechanics exceptionally well. I learned a great deal.”

Minseo D., LMT

“The course improved both my assessment skills and my confidence in discussing movement with clients.”

Tomas W., PT

“The sections on gait analysis and functional movement were worth the course alone.”

Elvira A., Manual Therapist

“A very useful course for therapists working with runners, athletes, and active individuals.”

Kazuo Q., Massage Therapist

“The material was detailed without becoming overwhelming. Everything felt practical and applicable.”

Stellan G., ATC

“An excellent course that strengthened my understanding of lower-body movement, function, and rehabilitation.”

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