The BioMechanics Method Corrective Exercise Specialist (TBMM-CES) course
The BioMechanics Method Corrective Exercise Specialist (TBMM-CES) certification course is the premier CES specialty education choice for exercise, health and fitness professionals. It includes all of the learning resources required to obtain the TBMM-CES credential. There are also additional benefits available only to TBMM Certificate holders.
The TBMM-CES course includes the following materials
- The BioMechanics Method Corrective Exercise Specialist (TBMM-CES) online course
What is in The BioMechanics Method Corrective Exercise Specialist (TBMM-CES) course curriculum?
To earn your TBMM-CES credential you will complete a comprehensive online course that consists of the following five modules:
- The Fundamentals of Structural Assessment
- Understanding Muscles and Movement
- The Fundamentals of Corrective Exercise
- The Complete Corrective Exercise Library
- Corrective Exercise Program Design
The Fundamentals of Structural Assessment (Module 1)
This learning module teaches a step-by-step process for conducting musculoskeletal assessments so you can identify common imbalances that can cause muscle dysfunction, joint discomfort and movement limitations. You will learn verbal, visual, and hands-on techniques for assessing the feet and ankles, knees, lumbo-pelvic hip girdle, thoracic spine and shoulder girdle, and the neck and head. You will also learn how musculoskeletal imbalances in one area of the body can cause problems in other areas.
Understanding Muscles and Movement (Module 2)
This learning module explains in easy-to-understand terms how the whole body moves together as an integrated series of muscles, tendons, bones, ligaments, and fascia; information that is essential for understanding the root causes of musculoskeletal imbalances. It will teach you about major muscle groups in detail, as well as specific muscle origins, insertions, and functions. Most importantly, you will discover the unique approach of The BioMechanics Method in regard to understanding how gravity and ground reaction forces change the way the body moves — knowledge that is imperative for designing effective corrective exercise programs.
The Fundamentals of Corrective Exercise (Module 3)
This learning module builds upon the knowledge and skills learned in Modules 1 and 2, and explains the most effective types of exercises for eliminating lower back, hip, shoulder, knee, neck, foot, and ankle dysfunction caused by common musculoskeletal imbalances. You will learn about self-myofascial release techniques that will enable you to alleviate restrictions in muscles and fascia, stretching exercises to help increase a client’s mobility and range of movement, and strengthening exercises to help people begin to move correctly and without limitations. You will also learn valuable strategies for regressing exercises when necessary, and then progressing exercises as a client’s abilities improve. Specific contraindications for each exercise type are also included to ensure safety and effectiveness.
The Complete Corrective Exercise Library (Module 4)
This learning module contains descriptions and demonstrations of almost 200 of the most effective corrective exercises for addressing musculoskeletal imbalances (including progressions and regressions). The fundamental principles of each corrective exercise category are highlighted and key teaching tips for every exercise are provided. This comprehensive collection of techniques serves as an exercise guide to help you to create programs that are most appropriate for a client’s needs.
Corrective Exercise Program Design (Module 5)
This learning module guides you through the corrective exercise program design process from start to finish, teaching you how to develop and use effective communication strategies when working with clients that have corrective exercise needs. Comprehensive, real-life case studies using actual clients are also included that demonstrate the complete The BioMechanics Method process. In addition to tying together the information from Modules 1-4, this fifth and final module of TBMM-CES course focuses on client communication skills, networking, and referral strategies so you can apply your skills within your scope of practice in the real world.
Is the (TBMM-CES) course approved for continuing education credit?
The BioMechanics Method Corrective Exercise Specialist (TBMM-CES) course is CEC-approved by the following:
- American Council on Exercise (ACE) – 8.0 CECs
- National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA) – 80.0 CECs
- American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) – 80.0 CECs
- National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) – 2.0 CEUs (Cat. C)
- CIMSPA – 10 CPDs
- Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) – 15 CPDs
- International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) – 20 CEUs
- National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP) – 80 CECs
- REPS India – 7 CPDs
- REPs UAE – 16 CPDs
- REPs New Zealand – 20 CPDs
- Board of Certification (BOC) – 32.0 Category A CEUs
- Virginia Board of Physical Therapy (VBOPT) – 32.0 Type 1
- Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) – 1.5 CEUs
- National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) – 1.9 CEUs
The course is also eligible for continuing education credits from NESTA, NFPT, WITS, YMCA, and many other certifying organizations upon petition. Most physical therapy boards will reciprocate approval for continuing education. Please check with your state. The National Strength and Conditioning Association approved 2.0 CEU(s) in category C for certified individuals who successfully complete this course.
What will I be able to do upon completion of this course? (learning objectives)
- Implement a step-by-step process for conducting musculoskeletal assessments that can be utilized with any client to identify underlying imbalances that may cause or contribute to muscle dysfunction and/or movement restrictions.
- Evaluate the root cause of a client’s dysfunction by determining which muscles and soft tissue structures have been affected by musculoskeletal imbalances and movement limitations.
- Explain how gravity and ground reaction forces affect muscle function.
- Compare the differences between three major types of corrective exercises: self-myofascial release, stretching, and strengthening and identify how and when to utilize, progress, and regress each exercise type when working with clients.
- Identify and choose the most appropriate corrective exercises for a client’s condition from a library of exercises.
- Design effective corrective sessions and programs for clients to correct musculoskeletal imbalances.
What else do I need to know about The BioMechanics Method Corrective Exercise Specialist (TBMM-CES) course?
- Upon successful completion of this course you will receive your TBMM-CES certificate.
- This step-by-step course contains online lessons, digital text material, video instruction and demonstrations, assessment forms, self-check activities, and online tests. A computer and internet connection are required to access the course. A list of printable downloads is available for each course lesson under the course downloads tab. Digital material not itemized in the downloads tab of a course is not printable.
- Purchase price includes all online materials, unlimited free test retakes if necessary, and access to the course itself.
- Online courseware is non-refundable.
- Course prices are in US Dollars.
Benefits of completing The BioMechanics Method Corrective Exercise Specialist (TBMM-CES) course
- The BioMechanics Method Corrective Exercise Specialist (TBMM-CES) course is the highest-rated corrective exercise specialist credential in the fitness industry with Specialists in more than 80 countries
- A certificate recognizing your TBMM-CES Status
- Inclusion on The BioMechanics Method Online Specialist Referral Register
- Automatically eligible for TBMM Advanced Corrective Exercise Specialist program (Ad-CES)
- Earn valuable continuing education credit with major health and fitness certifying organizations
- Eligible to apply for Corrective Exercise Specialist of the Year® Award
Heather Castor –
I completed the course and started implementing it with my current clients as I went along and even with as little as I have done with them my clients are telling me how much better they feel. I have undergone many many structural surgeries and this information on addressing the feet alone has helped me mange my torn labrum pain in my hips. This course is non intimidating and presented in almost an elementary way making it easy for clients and coaches to learn and teach while giving us the truth about how the body should function! My kids pronate very badly and I never knew what to do about it. Now I have the power to change their future forever to help them avoid the pain I have had most of my life. Let’s catch them while they are young and teach them!!! Together we can stop poor posture!!!! (Verified review from Fitness Connect)
Rhonda Collins –
Hi I’m Rhonda from Australia. I am so glad I discovered this revolutionary system that will help so many people improve or regain their health. Health professionals need to set themselves apart from the “smash the client mentality”. We need to continue with our education, shine as professionals and strive to improve the long term health of our clients. I loved learning each module because it is the best on line course I have ever done. It is so professionally presented and easy to understand yet extremely thorough. Well done. (Verified review from Fitness Connect)
Nadja Tapkas –
Excellent and thorough materials. Take the time to truly learn it. It takes practice, but the guidance through the course with video and text is superb. (Verified review from Fitness Connect)
Juels Pellow –
I happened upon the BMM course after I had suffered for over 12 months with a debilitating over-use back injury from training at an international athletic level. I was in constant chronic pain & felt like such a fraud while training my clients & telling them that they need to listen to & look after their bodies. I tried everything I could to regain back my movement but to no avail. I started to think that this is how I was going to feel for the rest of my life & I started to wonder how other people with chronic pain coped for years with their infliction. I scoured for courses in Australia to help me to learn more about chronic conditions, but had to go out on a wider scope. That is when I came across TBMM…It was easy to understand, informative & most importantly it worked! I am pain free & have already helped many clients to overcome & take control of their own malalignment issues. Word is spreading like wildfire! This is definatley a course that will revolutionise the way that you train clients & increase your business! (Verified review from Fitness Connect)
User –
I have completed the BioMechanics Method corrective exercise course and from my experience it is the best thing I have ever done in regards to studying and learning the deviations that people have; this course has been a help me to learn an organized way to perform a complete structual assessment to help people alliviate pain and to get them back to their normal function of activity; this course was clear, consise, and guided you thru the step-by-step process so you can understand it clearly. (Verified review from Fitness Connect)
Justin Isaacs –
The BioMechanics Method course is a great resource for any health professional that deals with human movement. In a very simple format, you’ll learn about the most common structural deviations, how to assess clients, and how to assist them in correcting and removing these limitations to become pain-free. Since completing the course and speaking with clients about my studies, I’m amazed by how many people can truly benefit from a basic corrective exercise program. I am looking forward to putting the information into practice, and am excited about the value it will add to my services. (Verified review from Fitness Connect)
Karen Debler –
TBMM was the most amzing course that I have ever taken. The course material was so well written and easy to comprehend. It covered so much information but was broken down into easy sections. I worked at my own pace but honestly I couldn’t wait to start the next section. I still can’t believe how I look at my clients in a different way. I love to get new clients that have some muscle imbalances that I can work on. You begin to think backwards, as in not looking at the sore knee, but rather what muscles are not working properly to cause that muscle imbalance resulting in the sore knee. By learning all the origins and insertions of the muscles and how each one of them function in each phase you begin to better understand Biomechanics as a whole. I recommend this course to anyone who would like to take their Personal Training knowledge to the next level. (Verified review from Fitness Connect)
Kathy Robinson –
Taking The BioMechanics Method course has been the best thing that I have done in years both for myself and my clients. It’s incredible to be able to alleviate many common pains and help people to move better so that they can do the things they enjoy. In the short time that I’ve been “experimenting” with my new knowledge I’ve been amazed at the responses that I’m getting. People tell me, “You are more knowledgeable and have been more helpful than both my physician or chiropractor.” Others have told me they’ve tried everything from physical therapist, acupuncture and corrective shoes, but for the first time, with the BioMechanics Method exercises, they are finally getting relief from their pain. How wonderful is that!! (Verified review from Fitness Connect)
TOBY BISHOP –
TBMM is an excellent course, which has has helped me, my family & clients live pain free! TBMM will teach how to assess all major structures of the body, learn how the body moves & to design & apply safe effective corrective exercise programmes. I especially liked how the course was laid out in a easy to follow & understand format. I would totally recommend TBMM to anyone wishing to start out or expand their knowledge in the field of corrective exercise.
Detlef Pöhlmann –
I´ve completed The BioMechanics Method corrective exercise course and I must say it is one of the best courses I´ve finished. As Osteopath I can highly recommend it for every kind of professional trainer or therapist. It´s an awesome base for diagnose the cause of myosceletal issues very quick and the corrective exercises hit the point…every penny worth… (Verified review from Fitness Connect)