Manual Therapy for the Spine CEU Course


Explore the intricate world of spinal care with our comprehensive manual therapy course tailored specifically for the spine. Delve into the anatomy, biomechanics, and common pathologies of the spine as you learn a variety of hands-on techniques to assess and treat spinal dysfunctions. Our expert clinicians will guide you through evidence-based practices including joint mobilization, soft tissue manipulation, and therapeutic exercises designed to enhance mobility and alleviate pain. Gain practical skills through interactive workshops and clinical case studies empowering you to confidently address a range of spinal conditions in your practice. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner looking to refine your skills or a newcomer eager to specialize, this course provides the knowledge and tools to elevate your proficiency in spinal manual therapy. This course is also a great refresh for students who are looking for more of a hands-on education course that might've missed out out on skills labs during CO-VID. All are welcome and will find rich clinical value in this course.


This course will take place at MT Made Sports Medicine & Rehab
715 S Haynes Ave, Miles City, MT 59301

*Use code "EARLYBIRD" at checkout for $50 off the course fee if you sign up before March 12th, 2026. 

Get to Know the Instructor

Erik Hanson PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS 


From an athletic trainer and performance coach for 10+ years to a highly skilled performance physical therapist with Empower U, Erik has a passion for education and sharing it with others. Throughout his clinical career, he's applied his different jobs and perspectives to bring the best educational experience to you. Empower University focuses on high-quality CEU courses that allow you to be hands on with your learning, open minded to your treatment approach, and collaborate with like-minded clinicians to get the best results. Outside of work, Erik enjoys spending time with his family, working out at various CrossFit gyms and cheering on his alma matter SDSU Jackrabbits. 

Course Details

Learn how to perfect your clinical skills and optimize your treatment approach. This hands on course is designed to elevate your client experience from passive treatments to functional fitness utilizing evidence based skilled progression. By attending this course, you will obtain 16 accredited CEUs. Our focus is to maintain small class sizes so you get one on one education and learn in a collaborative treatment environment with likeminded clinicians. For current students, we are offering a 20% off discount with the code "STUDENTDISCOUNT" at checkout. This code is for active students. Here are the details up on the upcoming course! 

Location: MT Made Sports Medicine & Rehab

Address: 715 S Haynes Ave, Miles City, MT 59301

Time: 7:30 am to 4:30 pm each day with a 30 minute lunch break

Date: April 11th and 12th, 2026

Cost: $650

Use code "EARLYBIRD" at checkout for $50 if you sign up before March 12th, 2026

Performance Physical Therapy

designed to help you feel and become the BEST version of you! 

1 on 1 Education 

16 Accredited CEUs

Perfect Clinical Skills

Empower U

(605) 961-7250

7303 S Cliff Ave

Sioux Falls, SD 57108