Module III

Lumbopelvic Girdle & Hip

Module III is focused on the evaluation and treatment of the Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, Pelvis & Hip. Building upon the evaluation framework established in Module I as well as clinical considerations introduced in Module II, course participants can expect to attend a class focused on common clinical scenarios of this region that will further develop the clinical framework for assessment and treatment of dance related injuries involving the lower quadrant. This course is structured as a hybrid course including online, pre-course lectures and in-person labs.

Course Objectives

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of Module III, the participant will be able to: 

  • Describe the anatomy, biomechanics and pathomechanics of common injuries in dancers involving the Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, Pelvis & Hip. 

  • Identify typical presentations of commonly seen dance injuries/conditions including predisposing and precipitating factors, diagnostic presentation, typical interventions, and common preventative measures. 

  • Improve assessment skills with a focus on the biomechanics of the Lumbopelvic Girdle and Hip focusing on optimizing dance-specific movements.

  • Develop efficient decision-making processes in the clinical setting with an enhanced ability to manage unique presentations that are common to the dancer. 

  • Apply effective intervention strategies to typical injuries/conditions involving this region including motor control retraining, technique re-education, soft tissue/joint techniques, neural mobilization, strength conditioning, taping and use of supports.

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HYBRID ONLINE/IN-PERSON COURSE

Online Portion:

Each participant will receive 2 recordings to watch prior to meeting in person. These recordings will be available starting April 10th, 2026 until the start of the course on April 25th, 2026. Topics will include:

  • Clinical Considerations of the Lumbar Spine in the Dancer

  • Clinical Considerations of the Hip in the Dancer

Module III: Lumbopelvic Girdle & Hip
$635.00

Dates: April 25th-26th, 2026

Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital Greenspring Clinic Baltimore, MD
10803 Falls Road, Pavilion III, Suite 2100, Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093

Format: Hybrid online/In-person 

Registration

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Pricing and Discounts: 

  • Registrations made before March 27th, 2026 at 11:59 pm Eastern are $585 with code EARLYBIRD26

  • Registrations made after March 27th, 2026 at 11:59 pm Eastern are $635.00.

  • If you have already taken Module III within the last 5 years and would like to repeat the course, a 50% discount will be available. Please email  admin@dancemedei.com with your certificate of completion attached. You will then be given a code to checkout with the 50% discount.