"A 2-Day Educational Experience With A Complete Blueprint To Create Strength & Conditioning Programs For Patients & Athletes" Designed Specifically for ... Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, and Student PTs/PTAs

July 23rd & 24th, 2022 | San Diego, CA

Dear Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, or Student PT/PTA:

Working long days and nights with professional athletes for over a decade and at some of the world’s largest sporting events, I learned critical steps to guide athletes from injury seamlessly back to a full return to sport. The good news is that I’ve put in the work, and you get to benefit from it! You might want to expedite this knowledge without the long hours, week after week.

That is why I created my new “Sports PT Strength & Conditioning Summit" retreat.

I’ll be sharing the clinical pearls and strategies I learned to create strength and conditioning programs in professional sports, from what NOT to do with athletes in the late phases of rehab to FINALLY bridge the gap from rehab to performance. I’ll be covering it all at this event. 

This event will be unlike any course you’ve taken. Think of this as a “retreat” for like-minded and motivated physical therapists from around the country. We’ll be reviewing practical, easy-to-implement strategies to create strength and conditioning programs that you can use with athletes of all levels. You’ll be able to tackle any athlete case with confidence, even professional athletes. Combine clinical pearls, conversations with fellow great minds, nitro cold brew to start, and some "delicious" beverages to cap it off, and you will have an experience that rejuvenates your passion for your practice. 

There are millions of people and future patients seeking help after injuries to safely return to sport - and a large majority of them are going to seek out treatment from physical therapists. This is what they are telling me. How many of them apply to you?: 

• You're not confident answering the question, "My patient is painfree, strong, and ready to return to sport, now what?"
• You shrug your shoulders when your athlete asked, "Can I play this weekend? What are my restrictions?"
• Patients ask you, "Can you program a strength and conditioning program for me for the weight room?" - and you cringed at having to answer it
• Patients ask regularly ask you "But there's this important tournament ... can we speed up the time frame?" - but you don't know how what to say in response
• You have a nagging feeling that while your evaluation skills have now improved - you don't have the same skills when it comes to strength and conditioning progressions beyond the ADL-level.
• Patients are telling you "I've already completed physical therapy for this injury" - and you don't feel confident showing them how you can bridge to gap to 100% return to competition.

Now, if some or all of these apply to you, you're not alone. Most clinicians find it challenging to create strength and conditioning programs.

It is one thing to create a rehab program a shoulder, back or knee - but if you don't have an understanding of how strength and conditioning progressions are drastically different than injury progressions, then it is difficult to have successful long-term outcomes.

Would you agree?

But here's the thing:

So, Who is the "Sports PT Strength & Conditioning Summit" Retreat for? 

This in-person retreat (and hybrid virtual option available) is perfect for new grad PTs, established physical therapists, and student PTs/PTAs interested in sports PT.

If you find yourself lost creating strength and conditioning programs or you want to add more tools to your toolbox, this retreat is essential for you because you are likely going to encounter athletes who want your help to return to sport safely and your outcomes are going to be directly related to your understanding of the proper strength and conditioning progressions.

The "Sports PT Strength & Conditioning Summit" retreat takes place in San Diego, CA. Here's who should attend:

• You're tired of being the "let's see how it goes PT" and you want to develop the skillset to transition athletes back to sport
• You work in a setting where you see a lot of active patients or athletes - and you're running into more athletes who need help safely returning to sport...and you want to know how to how to become a leading specialist
• You are not confident enough to create or progress programs for people in end-stage rehab back to sport - and if you were, your outcomes would be better
• You are confident enough to treat injuries and get people back to exercising - you just lack the SKILLS and strategy to do it right...and seamlessly progress them back to sport (big difference)
• You know you are a good clinician - but you are not getting the results you want with return to sport phases in the athlete population
• You are new to creating strength and conditioning programs - and you want to be proactive in achieving better outcomes
• You're tired of looking at YouTube videos or Googling to find the solutions for your patients

Not only will this retreat cover strength and conditioning program design specifically seen in the elite athlete world, but it also includes the rare opportunity to mix and mingle with other sports physical therapists and elite sports coaches to discuss cases, professional development, and network with other like-minded individuals.

Here Are 3 More Reasons Why The "Sports PT Strength & Conditioning Summit" Retreat Is Going To Be Valuable For You And Your Patients in 2022

• You'll discover the skills necessary to confidently create and modify key strength and conditioning parameters that influence healing timelines as athletes return to sport
• You'll get the confidence to provide a systematic approach to progressing athletic injuries back to sport with ease
• We are going to make sure you walk away with a comprehensive strategy to bridge the gap from rehab to performance

If you’re interested in working with me, having a great conversation, and developing your professional skillset for two days, you need to attend this event!

... You’ll walk away being rejuvenated with passion for your practice!...

Here's What To Expect

• The goal is to enhance your ability to progress athletic injuries from end-stage rehab to performance in patients and athletes of all ages who participate in all forms of exercise, such as running, recreational sports, resistance training, and functional fitness.  
• Participants will develop competency in strength and conditioning program design and modifications for people transitioning back to sport.  
• You will learn how to create accurate week-to-week progression before patient discharge, which will consist of an integration of strengthening, aerobic and anaerobic conditioning, injury prevention, and week-to-week load management strategies. 

Here's the Most Frequently Asked Questions of the "Sports PT Accelerator" Retreat:

Q. Do I receive CEUs for attending the retreat? 

• A. No. The Sports PT "Strength & Conditioning Summit" is an educational experience and is not your typical course. It’s a “retreat” perfect for motivated and aspiring sports physical therapists who are looking for something different from traditional courses. This will have a heavy focus on practical sessions, programming principles, round-table discussions on managing simple and complex case studies, and time to network and brainstorm starting with a delicious cold brew in the AM and during our “Post-Game Happy/Power Hour” with me and other professionals in the sports world.

Q. What if I can't afford to come?

• A. Many people think, "I've already used all of my allotted continuing education stipend from my employer...or I don't have the money now." But the truth is, expert clinicians are successful because they invest in learning and growing regularly. There is no "perfect time" to attend an educational event. If you are not investing time or money into your professional growth, your outcomes and opportunities will reflect this. 

Q. Will the price of the retreat increase?  

• A. Yes. The price of the retreat will be increasing soon. Please understand that the regular price for this retreat is $797. If you want to be guaranteed the lowest price of $497 ($300 savings), you should register now.

Q. Can I bring co-workers?  

• A. To ensure a safe environment and create more of a personalized experience, only registered attendees may enter the facility.

Q. Who should attend this event?  

• A. This retreat is ideal for physical therapists (PT), physical therapist assistants (PTA) and PT or PTA students.

Q. What are the pre-requisites to participate in the retreat?  

• A. Every registrant must submit proof of licensure or certification (or proof of enrollment in PT/PTA school) in order to attend the retreat.

Q. Where and when is the event being held?

• A. The retreat will be held at Sports Performance Physical Therapy in San Diego, CA (with practical portions of the retreat held inside CrossFit Humanity) on July 23rd-24th, 2022 (9:00am - 5:00pm on both days).

Q. What should I wear and what should I bring to the event?  

• A. Come prepared in athletic clothing that will allow you to access your full hip range of motion in a squat and allows other clinicians to both visualize and treat your knees, ankles, and shoulders. Bring shoes that will allow you to participate in plyometrics.

Q. How are you ensuring a safe environment? What is the current COVID-19 protocol at the facility?

• A. Your health and safety are our top priority. That’s why we’ve implemented additional health and safety procedures so our facility is a safe, clean, and welcoming space for you during the event.

Below are our enhanced cleaning and disinfecting protocol to ensure your safety:

• Improved air ventilation to improve air quality
• Decreased our capacity within the retreat
• Symptom screening of all attendees entering the facility
• Requiring all attendees to wear a face mask
• Frequent disinfecting surfaces in all areas of our facility
• We look forward to seeing you at the event!

Q. Who do I contact if I have questions about the retreat? 

• A. We're always happy to help ensure this event is a good fit for you. There are three easy and convenient ways to contact us: call us at (619) 397-1391, email us at DrChris@DrChrisGarcia.com, or CLICK HERE to schedule a call.