Reclaiming Upright: Changing Lives Through Strategic Management of Lateropulsion

Reclaiming Upright: 

Changing Lives Through Strategic Management of Lateropulsion

Hosted by: Movement Solutions for PT
Course Length: 1-day or 2-day format available
Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants
CEUs: 7 or 14 contact hours (depending on format)

Course Description:

They don’t just lean—they resist. Patients with Lateropulsion (often called “Pushers”) challenge everything we know about balance, mobility, and recovery. But with the right strategies, they can achieve remarkable progress.

This powerful, hands-on course dives into the latest clinical tools and treatment approaches to confidently manage Lateropulsion. You'll learn how to assess what really matters—vertical perception, trunk control, and motor planning—and how to intervene with purpose. From positioning and task selection to environment setup and cueing strategies, you’ll leave with a clear plan to help your patients safely roll in bed, rise from a chair, climb stairs, and reclaim their quality of life.

With lab-based practice, demonstrations, and real-world problem-solving, this course turns confusion into confidence—and helps you become the therapist who knows what to do when nothing else works. Walk out ready to make an impact, starting Monday.

Learning Objectives: By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the clinical characteristics and neurological basis of Lateropulsion.

2. Apply validated assessment tools for vertical orientation and trunk control.

3. Design treatment strategies that address underlying impairments and promote functional mobility.

4. Integrate positioning, task setup, and environmental adaptation to reduce pushing behavior.

5. Utilize neuroplasticity and motor learning principles to guide recovery in bed mobility, ADLs, transfers, stairs, and gait.

Teaching Methods:

• Interactive lecture

• Video case analysis

• Guided lab practice with demonstration

• Partner and group skill development

• Case application

Course Format Options:

• 1-Day Intensive: 7 contact hours

• 2-Day Comprehensive: 14 contact hours (includes expanded labs, deeper assessment training, and treatment planning)

Registration Includes:

• Live instruction and lab practice

• Printed course manual and resources

• Pre-approved CEU's from APTA NC and a CEU certificate

• Light snacks and refreshments

Pricing:

Reach out for more information on pricing for a facility/hospital system.