Understanding the Vital Glutes
3 Hours CE/CPD | Online Course with Dr. Elizabeth Wagner, DPT
The glutes are far more than power muscles. They play a central role in walking, pelvic stability, balance, single-leg control, load management, gait mechanics, posture, and efficient whole-body movement.
Understanding the Vital Glutes takes a movement-centred approach to glute function and dysfunction, helping practitioners understand how the glutes support real-world movement rather than simply viewing them as isolated strengthening targets.
Presented by Dr. Elizabeth Wagner, DPT, this course explores how the glutes interact with the pelvis, trunk, nervous system, and lower extremities during walking, balance, stabilization, and functional rehabilitation.
Course Overview
Across this 3-hour CE/CPD course, participants will explore gluteal anatomy, movement assessment, functional rehabilitation, gait mechanics, balance regulation, single-leg stability, compensation patterns, and progressive strengthening strategies.
Rather than focusing only on isolated glute exercises, the course helps practitioners understand how glute function contributes to pelvic control, gait efficiency, lower limb coordination, posture, and whole-body movement integration.
The course is designed to support practical clinical reasoning for rehabilitation and movement professionals who want to assess and strengthen glute function in ways that translate into real-world movement confidence and improved function.
Supported by professionally produced video tutorials, a fully illustrated workbook, companion course, lesson quizzes, final examination, certificate of completion, and lifetime access, this course provides a focused and practical learning pathway for understanding the vital role of the glutes.
What You Will Learn
Topic Focus Functional Glute Anatomy Understanding the glutes as part of a larger movement and stabilization system Pelvic Stability & Balance Exploring how glute function supports pelvic control, balance, and single-leg stability Gait & Walking Mechanics Understanding the role of the glutes in walking, load management, and efficient movement Movement Assessment Identifying compensation patterns and functional movement limitations Strength Progression Applying progressive strengthening strategies that support function and confidence Whole-Body Integration Connecting glute function with trunk control, lower limb mechanics, and rehabilitation planningCourse Content
The course combines gluteal anatomy, gait mechanics, pelvic stability, movement assessment, compensation analysis, progressive strengthening, and rehabilitation-focused clinical reasoning.
Module Focus Understanding Glute Function How the glutes support movement, posture, stability, and load transfer Pelvis, Trunk & Lower Limb Integration The relationship between glute function, pelvic control, trunk mechanics, and lower extremity movement Gait, Balance & Single-Leg Control Walking mechanics, balance regulation, and stabilization strategies Functional Movement Assessment Identifying movement compensation patterns and functional deficits Progressive Strengthening Building glute strength, endurance, coordination, and movement confidence Clinical Integration Applying glute-focused reasoning within rehabilitation, movement training, and client careWho This Course Is For
This course is suitable for massage therapists, physiotherapists, physical therapists, athletic trainers, personal trainers, strength coaches, chiropractors, rehabilitation professionals, and movement specialists seeking a deeper understanding of glute function and movement-based rehabilitation.
It is especially valuable for practitioners working with gait issues, pelvic instability, balance concerns, lower limb compensation patterns, postural control, movement confidence, and progressive strengthening programs.
About Dr. Elizabeth Wagner
Dr. Elizabeth Wagner, DPT, PT, is a highly accomplished physical therapist with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Washington and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Puget Sound.
Her expertise includes vestibular rehabilitation, Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, movement education, functional rehabilitation, and patient-centred clinical care.
Following a one-year sabbatical through South America and Asia, Dr. Wagner completed volunteer assignments in Bhutan and Vietnam, serving as a clinical and academic instructor for local physical therapy staff and contributing to the development of the profession internationally.
Her teaching brings together clinical expertise, movement-based rehabilitation, and a practical understanding of how clients regain confidence, balance, strength, and function.
Included With This Course
Included Details Video Tutorials Professionally produced video instruction presented by Dr. Elizabeth Wagner, DPT Fully Illustrated Workbook Supporting course workbook covering gluteal anatomy, movement assessment, and rehabilitation principles Companion Course Comprehensive companion course designed to reinforce and deepen course understanding Lesson Quizzes Reflective learning quizzes designed to reinforce learning throughout the course Final Exam Assessment included for course completion Certificate 3 Hours CE/CPD following successful completion Lifetime Access Study at your own pace and revisit the material whenever required .nat-ce{margin:50px 0;padding:36px 0 20px;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#222}.nat-ce h2{margin:0 0 10px;color:#c3283d;font-size:30px}.nat-ce p{margin:0 0 18px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#545454}.nat-ce-info{margin-bottom:24px;padding:16px 18px;background:#fafafa;border-left:4px solid #c3283d}.nat-ce-cue{margin:0 0 16px;text-align:left;color:#222;font-size:14px;font-weight:bold;letter-spacing:.03em;text-transform:uppercase}.nat-ce-row{display:flex;gap:14px;overflow-x:auto;padding:4px 20px 20px 0;scroll-snap-type:x proximity}.nat-ce-card{scroll-snap-align:start;flex:0 0 min(245px,76vw);max-width:min(245px,76vw);border:1px solid #e5e5e5;background:#fff;box-sizing:border-box}.nat-ce-board{height:86px;padding:12px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;background:#f7f7f7;color:#222;font-size:13px;font-weight:bold;line-height:1.35;display:flex;align-items:center;box-sizing:border-box}.nat-ce-hours{padding:12px 14px 14px;color:#545454;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5}.nat-ce-hours strong{display:block;margin-top:3px;color:#c3283d;font-size:26px;line-height:1}.nat-ce-note{margin:18px 0 0!important;font-size:13px!important;line-height:1.7!important;color:#666!important}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: Understanding The Vital GlutesApprovals Listed: 94
CE Broker Provider: #20-658136 Scroll right to view all approvals in alphabetical order → Alabama Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
3 Alabama Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours
3 Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy *General* Approved Hours
3 Alaska Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours
3 Alaska Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours
8 Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy *General* Approved Hours
3 Arizona Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours
8 Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
3 Arkansas Board of Massage Approved Hours
3 Arkansas Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours
8 Association of Massage Therapists (AMT) Approved Hours
3 Australian Traditional Medicine Society Approved Hours
3 Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC) Approved Hours
3 Canadian Athletic Trainers Association (CATA) Approved Hours
1.2 Canadian Massage & Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association (CMMOTA) Approved Hours
3 CEU/CPD Self-Cert Approved Hours
3 Chiropractic Board of Australia Approved Hours
3 College of Complementary Health Professionals of British Columbia (CCHPBC) Approved Hours
3 College of Massage Therapists of New Brunswick (CMTNB) Approved Hours
3 College of Massage Therapists of Newfoundland and Labrador (CMTNL) Approved Hours
1.5 College of Massage Therapists Ontario (CMTO) Approved Hours
3 College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (CNPBC) Approved Hours
3 Connecticut Board of Chiropractors Approved Hours
3 Connecticut Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
3 Connecticut Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours
8 Deleware Board of Massage and Bodywork Approved Hours
3 Distrcit of Columbia Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
3 Florida Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
3 Florida Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours
8 Georgia Board of Massage Therapy *General* Approved Hours
3 Georgia Board of Nursing *General* Approved Hours
3 Georgia Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours
8 Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy *General* Approved Hours
3 Hawaii Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours
8 Idaho Physical Therapy Licensure Board Approved Hours
8 Indiana Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
3 Indiana Professional Licensing Agency Physical Therapy Committee Approved Hours
8 Iowa Board of Chiropractic Approved Hours
3 Iowa Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours
3 Iowa Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours
8 Kansas Board of Healing Arts (Physical Therapy) Approved Hours
8 Kansas Chiropractic Association Approved Hours
3 Maine Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
3 Maine Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours
8 Maryland Board of Massage Therapy Examiners Approved Hours
3 Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professions (Physical Therapy) Approved Hours
8 Massage Therapists' Association of Nova Scotia (MTANS) Approved Hours
3 Massage Therapy Assc of Manitoba (MTAM) Approved Hours
3 Massage Therapy Assc of Saskatchewan (MTAS) Approved Hours
3 Michigan Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours
8 Mississippi Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours
8 Missouri Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours
8 Missouri Board of Therapeutic Massage Approved Hours
3 Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners Approved Hours
3 Montana Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
3 Montana Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours
8 National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Approved Hours
3 National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) Approved Hours
3 National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork - New York (NCBTMB-NY) Approved Hours
3 Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC) Approved Hours
3 Nebraska Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours
8 Nebraska Massage Licensure Board Approved Hours
3 Nevada Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours
3 New Hampshire Advisory Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours
3 New Jersey Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy Approved Hours
3 North Carolina Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy Approved Hours
3 North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Approved Hours
8 North Dakota Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
3 North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours
8 Ohio Chiropractic Board Approved Hours
3 Oklahoma Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
3 Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners Approved Hours
3 Oregon Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours
3 Oregon Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours
8 Pennsylvania Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours
8 Pennsylvania State Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
3 Prince Edward Island Massage Therapy Association (PEIMTA) Approved Hours
3 Registered Massage Therapists' Association of Ontario (RMTAO) Approved Hours
3 Rhode Island Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours
8 South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours
8 South Carolina Massage/Bodywork Panel Approved Hours
3 South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
3 South Dakota Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours
8 Tennessee Board of Massage Licensure Approved Hours
3 Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours
8 Texas Board of Physical Therapy (TPTA / TBPTE) Approved Hours
8 Utah Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours
8 Vermont Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours
8 Virginia Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours
8 Virginia Department of Health Professions (Massage Therapy) Approved Hours
3 Washington Board of Massage Approved Hours
3 Washington Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours
3 West Virginia Massage Licensure Board Approved Hours
3 Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours
8
Approval requirements can change. Please confirm acceptance with your own board, association, employer, or regulatory authority before registration.
Understanding the Vital Glutes
Professional Reviews & Feedback
The reviews below represent feedback provided by students and practitioners through Trustpilot, Google Reviews, and Judge.me.
★★★★★ 4.7 average rating across reviews collected via Trustpilot, Google Reviews, and Judge.me“Dr. Wagner explains the gluteal muscles in a way that connects anatomy, movement, and clinical relevance beautifully.”
Claudia M., LMT“The course helped me understand how glute function affects the hips, pelvis, knees, and lower back.”
Patrick R., PT“I appreciated the focus on practical assessment and movement rather than simply naming muscles.”
Kendra V., RMT“The demonstrations made it much easier to understand glute activation, weakness, and compensation patterns.”
Simon J., Sports Therapist“This course gave me a clearer framework for explaining glute function to clients in simple language.”
Elaine K., Massage Therapist“Dr. Wagner’s teaching style is clear, organised, and very practical for rehabilitation professionals.”
Russell E., Manual Therapist“The material helped me better understand the glutes as part of the whole kinetic chain.”
Nisha P., LMT“I found the sections on pelvic stability and lower limb control particularly valuable.”
Drew S., ATC“A very useful course for anyone working with lower back pain, hip issues, or athletic performance.”
Debbie T., RMT“The explanations around gluteus maximus, medius, and minimus were clear and clinically meaningful.”
Gordon C., DC“The course helped me recognise how often poor glute function contributes to movement problems.”
Marsha L., Massage Therapist“Dr. Wagner connects anatomy and functional movement in a way that is easy to apply with clients.”
Elliot H., PTA“The exercise and movement examples gave me practical ideas I could use immediately.”
Alicia B., LMT“This course improved how I assess hip stability, gait, and lower body compensation patterns.”
Grant F., Sports Therapist“The content was well paced and directly relevant to both manual therapy and corrective exercise.”
Mel D., RMT“I appreciated the emphasis on function, stability, and movement quality rather than isolated muscle testing alone.”
Malcolm W., OT“A practical course that helped me better understand the role of the glutes in lower body mechanics.”
Holly A., Manual Therapist“The material gave me more confidence discussing glute weakness and compensation with clients.”
Selina Q., LMT“Dr. Wagner makes the anatomy feel relevant and useful, not just theoretical.”
Brent G., Massage Therapist“A strong course for therapists who want to understand glute function, pelvic control, and lower limb performance more clearly.”
Mark C., PT, DPT .nat-student-reviews { margin: 50px 0; padding: 42px 0; border-top: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; background: #ffffff; } .nat-section-heading { max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto 30px auto; text-align: left; padding: 0 20px; } .nat-section-heading h3 { margin: 0 0 8px; color: #545454; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.4; letter-spacing: 0.02em; text-transform: uppercase; } .nat-section-heading h2 { margin: 0 0 12px; color: #c3283d; font-size: 30px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.3; } .nat-section-heading p { margin: 0 0 14px; max-width: 900px; color: #545454; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; } .nat-review-summary { display: inline-block; margin-top: 6px; padding: 8px 14px; border: 1px solid #e4e4e4; background: #fafafa; color: #545454; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.5; } .nat-review-scroll { display: flex; gap: 20px; overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory; padding: 20px; } .nat-review-card { flex: 0 0 340px; scroll-snap-align: start; background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #e4e4e4; border-left: 4px solid #c3283d; padding: 24px; } .nat-review-card p { margin: 0 0 18px; color: #333333; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; font-style: italic; } .nat-review-author { color: #545454; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; border-top: 1px solid #e6e6e6; padding-top: 12px; } .nat-review-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar { height: 8px; } .nat-review-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: #f0f0f0; } .nat-review-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: #c3283d; } @media (max-width: 768px) { .nat-section-heading h2 { font-size: 26px; } .nat-review-card { flex: 0 0 290px; } .nat-review-summary { font-size: 13px; } }
