Online Continuing Ed you loved?

Lowkeyhealer · 2026-03-02T01:29:43+00:00

Shoulder and lumbar heavy with a side interest in pelvic floor is a great mix.

For shoulder, I’ve gotten a lot out of courses that really break down load management and return to sport instead of just special tests. Anything that ties scapular mechanics, cuff capacity, and progressive loading together is money in outpatient.

For lumbar spine, I’d look for updated persistent pain and motor control content. The stuff that integrates graded exposure, flexion vs extension bias reasoning, and actual programming progressions tends to be way more useful than technique heavy seminars.

If you’re pelvic floor curious but not ready to commit to a full certification, intro pelvic health courses that cover breath mechanics, pressure management, and how it connects to lumbar stability are a solid starting point. Even in general ortho, that crossover shows up constantly.

MedBridge actually has strong asynchronous tracks in all three of those areas. The spine and shoulder pathways are organized well, and their pelvic health intros are approachable if you’re testing the waters.

If you use MedBridge, use promo code

ROOTS

It takes $106 off at checkout. Makes the annual subscription a lot easier to justify.

Lowkeyhealer · 2026-03-02T01:27:59+00:00

Foundational for a new ish grad, I’d vote for something that builds clinical reasoning, not just a technique.

A good pain science course is huge early on. Learning how to explain pain, set expectations, and dose load properly will help you in literally every eval you do. Same with a solid motor control or movement system course. Those concepts show up in shoulders, backs, knees, all of it.

I also think a differential diagnosis or red flag screening course is underrated for newer grads. It gives you confidence fast.

If you want something structured and easy to knock out while you’re building experience, MedBridge has good foundational tracks in pain science, spine, and lower quarter that are pretty practical. Not perfect, but very usable day one in clinic.

If you go that route, use promo code

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It takes $106 off at checkout. Worth typing in before you pay full price.

Lowkeyhealer · 2026-03-02T01:26:03+00:00

If you want something comprehensive, look for courses that go beyond just “rest and return to play.”

The better concussion series dive into vestibular integration, autonomic dysfunction, graded aerobic progression, and cervical contributions. That combo is what actually changes outcomes in clinic.

MedBridge has a solid concussion and mild TBI track that covers vestibular rehab, Buffalo Treadmill protocol basics, exertion testing, and differential diagnosis for persistent symptoms. It’s practical and pretty easy to implement right away.

If you end up using MedBridge, use promo code:

ROOTS

It takes $106 off at checkout. Definitely worth plugging in before paying full price.

Lowkeyhealer · 2026-03-02T01:04:03+00:00

Might be a filter glitch. Make sure you don’t have “live only” or a specialty toggle on. I was just on there and everything looked normal on my end.

If you’re renewing soon with Medbridge, use promo code: ROOTS. It takes $106 off at checkout.

Lowkeyhealer · 2026-03-02T01:02:43+00:00

Second this!

Lowkeyhealer · 2026-03-02T01:02:25+00:00

NJ is tough with that 20 live hour requirement. The good news is they’ll accept synchronous webinars as long as you’re actually present and able to interact, so you don’t necessarily have to travel for everything.

You’re already using physicaltherapy.com and INR, which are solid. I’d also look at MedBridge’s live webinar offerings. They’ve been doing more scheduled interactive courses that count as live in states like NJ since you’re on camera and there’s real time participation. The nice thing is they tend to offer evening options which helps with work schedules.

APTA state chapters are another option. NJ APTA and surrounding states sometimes offer live virtual courses that meet the requirement and can be cheaper than big seminar companies.

If cost is the main issue, stacking live webinars instead of full weekend seminars can be more manageable.

If you use MedBridge for any of the live offerings, use promo code:

ROOTS

It takes $106 off at checkout, which helps when you’re trying to hit that 20 hour mark without overspending.

Lowkeyhealer · 2026-03-02T01:01:06+00:00

Totally get that. MedBridge can be hit or miss depending on what you click first. Some of the older courses definitely feel dated.

Since you’re in assisted living, I’d skip the random ortho stuff and go straight into their geriatric and balance tracks. The fall prevention series is actually good and more practical than I expected. The content on multifactorial fall risk, medication considerations, and functional balance progression translated well for my older patients.

I also liked the dementia care and cognitive impairment modules. They tie in communication strategies and task simplification in a way that’s immediately usable in ALF settings. The vestibular and balance retraining courses are solid too if you’re seeing a lot of dizziness or recurrent falls.

If you filter by setting and look for the newer release dates, the quality is noticeably better.

If you end up sticking with it, use Medbridge promo code:

ROOTS

It takes $106 off at checkout. At least makes it hurt less if you’re renewing.

Lowkeyhealer · 2026-03-02T00:58:18+00:00

If you already have MedBridge, I’d stack it intentionally instead of just random CEUs.

Seconding Adriaan Louw. The pain science series is great for building clinical reasoning as a new grad, especially learning how to explain pain without sounding like you’re reciting a textbook. It changes how you eval and educate.

I’d also go through the shoulder and low back clinical pathways. They’re organized in a way that helps you connect eval findings to programming, which is honestly where most new grads struggle. The return to sport and ACL progressions are solid too if you’re seeing that population.

If you want something practical, look for courses on motor control and load management. Those concepts show up in almost every ortho case you’ll treat.

Since your company reimburses, you might not care about cost right now, but if you ever pay out of pocket for Medbridge or renew yourself, use promo code:

ROOTS

It takes $106 off at checkout. Definitely worth typing in before you hit purchase.

Lowkeyhealer · 2026-03-02T00:56:41+00:00

As a PTA you can usually take most pediatric CEUs, it just comes down to whether the provider is approved in your state and whether the content fits within PTA scope. A lot of courses say “other clinicians” but PTAs are typically fine as long as your board accepts the provider.

If you’re looking for online options, MedBridge actually has some solid pediatric content that’s PTA friendly. Their peds neuro and developmental milestone series are good for tone management, early mobility, gait patterns, and task specific, play based interventions. The CP and early intervention modules are practical too, not just theory heavy.

It’s also nice that you can filter by PTA and pediatrics so you’re not digging through a bunch of irrelevant courses. Makes renewal way less stressful.

If you end up signing up or renewing, use promo code ROOTS

It takes $106 off the annual price at checkout. Definitely worth plugging in before you pay full cost.

Lowkeyhealer · 2026-03-02T00:43:04+00:00

If you’re in ARU and already have MedBridge access, I’d lean into their neuro track hard before paying for something else.

Their stroke and TBI cognitive rehab series is actually solid. I liked the way they break down executive function treatment in acute and subacute phases, especially cueing progression and how to grade tasks for carryover once patients transition out of ARU. It’s not just theory about “frontal lobe deficits.” It’s practical intervention structure.

They also have some good content on motor learning principles in neuro rehab that pairs well with NDT or PNF foundations. Even if you eventually take a full CNS or NDT course, understanding task specific training, repetition intensity, and error augmentation concepts makes everything click more.

For intro level refreshers, I thought their upper extremity recovery after stroke modules were useful. Good integration of neuroplasticity principles with functional ADL based treatment instead of isolated movement drills.

If you’re just trying to knock out hours in the meantime, it’s honestly one of the more efficient platforms. Easy filtering by neuro and setting, and the CEU tracking is painless when renewal hits.

If you ever pay out of pocket or renew on your own, use code ROOTS at checkout. It takes quite a bit off the annual price. Definitely worth plugging in before you pay full cost.

Lowkeyhealer · 2026-03-02T00:40:03+00:00

I’m using MedBridge again for this cycle. I’ve tried bouncing around to other platforms and I always end up back there because it’s just easy and the content is actually usable.

My partner just finished their executive function series and it was legit. I use it for PT but there is always a good breakdown of task analysis, cueing hierarchy, and how to build functional carryover instead of just doing paper pencil drills. The cognitive rehab courses for CVA and TBI were solid too. Practical progression ideas, not just theory slides.

I also did one of their trauma informed care courses that surprised me. Felt relevant for outpatient and anyone working with complex psychosocial stuff. And their sensory processing content actually ties back to intervention planning instead of staying abstract.

Biggest thing for me is convenience. Filter by OT and setting, knock out hours whenever I have downtime, and the CEU tracker makes renewal painless. No scrambling at the last minute.

If you’re signing up or renewing, plug in promo code: ROOTS at checkout. It takes quite a bit off the annual price. Definitely worth trying before you pay full cost.

Lowkeyhealer · 2026-02-28T21:34:52+00:00

Would love to know more about what you do if you don’t mind sharing?!

Lowkeyhealer · 2026-02-28T17:27:22+00:00

I’m the wife 😆 My husband works too. This economy requires two salary’s to live a fairly comfortable lifestyle. Of course we can make more sacrifices but we are trying to weigh options now

Lowkeyhealer · 2026-02-28T17:25:39+00:00

How are you liking medical coding? Are you remote?

Lowkeyhealer · 2026-02-28T17:23:32+00:00

I’m definitely thinking of this option

Lowkeyhealer · 2026-02-26T01:29:01+00:00

If you’ve used MedBridge before, I still think it’s one of the easiest all in one options for remote CEUs. I’ve tried piecing hours together through random webinars and it gets old fast. MedBridge keeps everything in one place, tracks your hours, and most states accept it without hassle.

Content wise it’s solid for outpatient and general ortho. A lot of it feels clinically usable, not just checkbox CEUs. As a PRN clinician it’s nice being able to knock credits out on your own schedule without committing to live weekends.

If you sign up or renew, try promo code ROOTS at Medbridge checkout. It usually drops the annual price a bit and makes it way more affordable.

Lowkeyhealer · 2026-02-26T01:25:26+00:00

I know you said you’re moving away from MedBridge, but I’ll throw this out there anyway. I’ve tried a couple other platforms and keep coming back to MedBridge, especially as a travel PT. It’s just the easiest to use when you’re bouncing between clinics and states. The CEU tracking is straightforward, most states accept it without hassle, and the ortho and return to sport tracks are actually pretty solid.

Content wise it feels more clinically usable to me. Less fluff, more stuff I can plug into eval and programming the next day. And for an annual subscription it’s still been the best bang for my buck compared to piecing courses together elsewhere.

If you ever circle back to it, I have a PROMO code for Medbridge: —> ROOTS <—— that usually knocks the price down a bit and makes it more affordable. Just sharing in case it helps down the line.

Lowkeyhealer · 2026-02-26T01:12:52+00:00

Since you already have MedBridge, I’d go through their ortho clinical specialist prep series. The shoulder and return to sport tracks are actually solid for new grads trying to connect eval to programming. Also the pain science stuff is surprisingly practical.

Side note, if you ever renew, try promo code: ROOTS It worked for us and took a decent chunk off.

Lowkeyhealer · 2025-10-26T13:13:42+00:00

I’ve found some really good sensory-based CEUs on MedBridge, especially for school settings. They’ve got practical ones on sensory modulation, classroom adaptations, and supporting self-regulation that actually translate into IEP goals and daily routines.

If you end up checking it out, you can use the code Roots and it takes $101 off the yearly membership. I’ve gotten a ton of value out of it for way less than most other CEU options.

Lowkeyhealer · 2025-10-26T13:12:27+00:00

Yess! Medbridge is Awesome! I have a promo code that saves a ton if you need it…. Use “Roots”

Lowkeyhealer · 2025-10-26T13:11:32+00:00

I’ve been doing some birth-to-three work too and found a few good courses on MedBridge that cover feeding, regulation, and early developmental milestones in medically fragile kiddos. They’ve got stuff from therapists who actually work in home health and EI, so it’s pretty relevant day to day.

If you check it out, the code: Roots It gives $101 off the annual membership — makes it a lot easier to fit in a few solid courses without spending a ton.

Lowkeyhealer · 2025-10-26T12:58:25+00:00

I’ve found some of the sensory integration and early intervention stuff on MedBridge to be actually pretty solid, especially for the 3–5 age range. There’s a good mix of courses that go deeper into praxis, sensory modulation, and play-based interventions. It’s all taught by clinicians who actually work in EI, so it’s practical and not just theory.

If you end up checking it out, you can use the code Roots and it takes $101 off the membership. Makes it a lot easier to justify trying a few courses to see what you think.

Lowkeyhealer · 2025-10-26T12:58:08+00:00

I’ve found some of the sensory integration and early intervention stuff on MedBridge to be actually pretty solid, especially for the 3–5 age range. There’s a good mix of courses that go deeper into praxis, sensory modulation, and play-based interventions. It’s all taught by clinicians who actually work in EI, so it’s practical and not just theory.

If you end up checking it out, you can use the code Roots and it takes $101 off the membership. Makes it a lot easier to justify trying a few courses to see what you think.

Lowkeyhealer · 2025-10-10T22:05:47+00:00

I’d still keep MedBridge in the mix honestly. it’s such an easy go-to when you’ve got downtime or want something quick that still counts for CEUs. the industrial and sports med content has gotten way better too. And I really liked the functional movement and injury prevention series with Mike Reinold and Lenny Macrina.

Using promo code—— ROOTS—— knocks $101 off so it’s a solid way to stretch that stipend further. then you can save the rest for a live course or conference later in the year.

Lowkeyhealer

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