Functional Gait Assessment Level 1 (On-Demand)

Functional Gait Assessment: Level 1

Using an evidence-based, systematic approach, our course will elevate your skills and patient outcomes.

*750+ Professionals certified

About Functional Gait Assessment Level 1

Our Level 1 FGA course is designed to significantly enhance both your skills and patient outcomes. By investing this course, you’ll be mastering an evidence-based, systematic approach to foot and gait analysis. Join our community of over 750 professionals who've turned their learning into action, all under the guidance of our expert instructors.

Ready to make a real difference in your patients' lives? Here’s what you’ll learn:

A systematic approach to gait assessment
How tissues can become overloaded, leading to pain & injury
How to identify aberrant patterns and connect them with orthopedic findings
Evidence-based methods
A system you can apply right away with nothing but your smartphone

Is FGA Level 1 Right for You?

Ever felt like you're not fully equipped to help your patients the way you want to? Hit a bit of a learning plateau lately? Or maybe you're on the lookout for new ways to shake things up and improve your practice? If any of this strikes a chord, our Functional Gait Assessment course could be the next step you're looking for.

To participate, we strongly recommend possessing a certification or advanced degree in a related field, such as:

Doctor of Physical Therapy
Doctor of Chiropractic
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
Certified Athletic Trainer

This list is not exhaustive, and we welcome applicants with comparable qualifications.

Comparable Table

	On Demand
Course Structure	Pre-recorded lecture and lab videos that you can take at your own pace
Online / In Person	Online
Course Schedule	10 hours of on demand content. Take at your own pace.
Forever Access	Full Online Course Content
Extra Lab Practice Guided by Instructor	No
Live Interaction with GH Instructor	No
Price	$494.10

Ever struggled to diagnosea tricky patient presentation?

You know the cases where you’ve tried everything you can think of and still your assessments are just too generic to get to the root cause of their pain.

Your training, experience and expertise are telling you that your assessment criteria just doesn’t cater for the intricate differences and individual needs to your patient’s lower extremity complaints.

Especially when you come across tough cases that don’t present or respond as you’ve been taught they “should”.

Ensuring you have the most robust set of assessments possible is absolutely essential if you want to handle even the most complex of cases.

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FGA On-Demand

Our 2-Day Functional Gait Assessment Course has gone Digital!

We’re excited to announce that we’re now offering our most popular course, Functional Gait Assessment (FGA) Level 1, as an online, on-demand class. Our 2-day in-person course is now available to you from the comfort of your own home.

That means there’s no strict schedule and no need to commute! Our FGA On-Demand course is pre-recorded, so that you can learn at your own pace, and it’s always there for you to re-visit. Once you purchase, you’ll have lifetime access to valuable, relevant gait analysis training so you can offer your patients more!

Get unlimited access to information packed materials for only $494.10

What to Expect

Pre-Recorded videos to ensure easy access anytime
Helpful lectures led by Gait Happens foot and gait specialists
Lab demonstrations for better knowledge retention
Rewatch anytime to refresh your knowledge
Our Most Affordable Gait Certification

CEUs:

Gait Happens (BOC AP#: P12088) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs). This program is eligible for a maximum of (12 hours/ Category A CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.

For Physical Therapist/Physical Therapy Assistants. The following states are considered “meet the standard states” and do not require approval if the course is quality and/or approved in other states: Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming.

For Physical Therapist/Physical Therapy Assistants. The following states are approved by virtue of Texas Physical Therapy Assocation: Alaska, Arizona, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin

The certification that sets you apart

You’ll learn:

A systematic approach to gait assessment
How tissues can become overloaded leading to pain & injury
How to identify aberrant patterns
Evidence-based methods
A system you can apply right away with nothing but your smart phone

With expert instructors and hands-on labs in multiple global locations, don’t miss your chance to elevate your skills and clinical expertise.

$549

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*350+ Professionals certified

Meet Your Instructors

Dr. Courtney Conley, DC

Lakewood, Colorado

Dr. Courtney Conley is the founder and creator of Gait Happens where she has the opportunity to truly realize her dream of helping as many people as possible reclaim their foot function.

Dr. Courtney Conley is a distinguished ﬁgure in the ﬁeld of foot and gait specialization.

She holds a Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine as well as two Bachelors degrees in Kinesiology and in Human Biology. In her over 25 years of clinical experience, she has had the privilege to work with a wide variety of foot and ankle patients, including professional athletes from organizations not limited to the Phoenix Suns, New York Yankees, Cleveland Browns, New York Giants and the San Francisco 49ers.

She is the founder of Gait Happens, an education enterprise that is leading a paradigm shift in foot health education and intervention, oﬀering innovative solutions to reclaim optimal foot function and training that optimizes gait mechanics. Through science-
backed professional education, consumer training, personalized consultations with top-of-ﬁeld practitioners, and cutting-edge protocols, Gait Happens empowers individuals worldwide to address foot and gait issues with research-based conﬁdence and eﬃcacy. With a focus on natural approaches and preventative measures, Gait Happens fosters a community dedicated to prioritizing foot health and overall well-being.

The Healthy Feet Alliance, is a pioneering initiative co-founded by Dr. Conley, which unites global practitioners committed to promoting natural footwear and preventing
unnecessary surgical interventions. Through collaborative research, advocacy, and education, the alliance empowers individuals to prioritize foot health and embrace holistic approaches to foot care. The Healthy Feet Alliance serves as a beacon of knowledge and support, fostering a worldwide community dedicated to preserving and enhancing foot function for generations to come.

Beyond her pivotal roles at Gait Happens, Dr. Conley is Head of Patient Care at Total Health Solutions and Total Health Performance, premier healthcare destinations
renowned for their comprehensive and personalized approach to patient care. With a team of rehabilitation-focused medical professionals, the THS companies deliver cutting-edge treatment and therapies to optimize foot and gait health and wellness. From preventive medicine to advanced diagnostic services, THS Clinic is steadfast in its commitment to enhancing the well-being of each patient it serves.

Dr Conley’s global inﬂuence extends beyond her teaching and treating as she is an internationally recognized authority on foot mechanics and gait dynamics, captivating professional and consumer audiences alike through her comprehensive in-person and
online lectures on foot function and strategies for mitigating foot and gait discomfort. Dr.Conley’s scholarly contributions encompass authorship, mentorship, educational program development, and the formulation of pioneering foot and gait methodologies and her private client list includes numerous professional teams, A-list celebrities, global experts in medical care and heads of state.

In Person Clinic: Total Health Solutions in Lakewood, CO

Dr. Jenifer Perez, DC

Lafayette, Colorado

Dr. Jen Perez is the co-owner and Vice President of Gait Happens. As both an educator and a clinician, her mission is to empower as many people as possible to take charge of their lower body health so they can get back to doing what they love.

Dr. Perez holds a BS in Kinesiology-Sports Medicine and a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree. She has lectured internationally on foot and gait biomechanics and helped clients across the globe live healthier lives from the ground up. She completed her clinical residency in Jamaica working with Olympic and professional track and field athletes. She is credentialed in several movement assessment and treatment techniques such as Functional Movement Assessment, Fascial Distortion Model, Functional Movement Specialist, Dry Needling, etc.

Dr. Perez knows what it’s like to have pain stand in the way of your goals. This is what drives her to help as many people as possible get back to doing what they love. It’s this drive that inspired her to partner with Dr. Conley in creating Gait Happens for online courses, memberships and virtual consultations. In addition to her contributions to Gait Happens, Dr. Perez, along with her husband, Dr. Mark Perez, owns and operates Kinetic Chiropractic, in Lafayette, CO where she helps patients of all ages, backgrounds, and athletic abilities. No matter what your goals are, whether it's to improve your clinical skills or your physical abilities, Dr. Perez wants to support you and guide you forward.

In Person Clinic: Kinetic Chiropractic in Lafayette, CO

Dr. Megan Drewes, Physical Therapist

Defiance, Ohio

Dr. Drewes has overcome some of her own gait and running related injuries,which allowed her to find passion in helping others with gait and lower extremity needs.She believes in treating each person as an individual and looking at their system as a whole.

Dr. Drewes knows the importance of movement as medicine to keep the body and mind healthy.

Dr. Megan Drewes holds a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from the University of Toledo where she ran collegiate cross country and track.

She then went on to complete her doctoral degree in physical therapy from the University of Toledo.

Dr. Drewes owns Drewes PT in Defiance, Ohio, an out-of-network physical therapy clinic specializing in foot, ankle, and gait biomechanics.

Dr. Drewes is excited to help get you back to moving and doing the things you love!

Additional Qualifications

Functional Gait Assessment Level 1 Instructor
Functional Gait Assessment Level 2
Gait Guru
Gait Foundations
Sole Switch Pro
Certified integrative dry needling
Owens recovery science partial blood flow restriction

Click here to watch Dr. Megan's Intro Video

Got questions?

If I cannot take a live class what other options are available?

We offer an on-demand course that students can take at their own pace/on their own time, we also offer a hybrid course with pre-recorded lectures and live-webinar gait assessment labs. These two options were created for students who prefer not to take an in-person live course and offer digital courses you can take in the comfort of your home or office.

Do I get a certification from FGA Level 1?

Yes, on successful completion of the post course assessment (85% or more to pass) you will receive a certification. Please see our CEU’s section above for further details.

What is the course cancellation policy?

On Demand:Is non-refundable due to the immediate access of the course.

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