For PTs, OTs and Orthotists

Certified TheraTog Fitters Lab Level 1

5.25 Hours — $310 — Full Day In-Person Lab

Learn how to don TheraTogs garments and assorted straps to optimize postural alignment and bodyweight loading on the feet in standing position. Walk away with a FirstKit garment set.

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Waltham, MA

Jul 12-13, 2025

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Fort Worth, Texas

September 13-14, 2025

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Monteray, California

September 27-28, 2025

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An Engaging, Hands-On TheraTogs Fitter Lab

First, you'll apply the didactic program principles and strategies in this supervised, hands-on lab program, beginning with the measurement of sagittal-plane spinal and pelvic alignment in sitting and standing positions.

Then you'll move on acquiring and demonstrating competence in donning TheraTogs garments and assorted straps to optimize postural alignment and bodyweight loading on the feet in standing position.

Within two weeks following successful completion of the lab sessions and exams, you'll receive a Certified TheraTogs Fitter – Level I credential.

We know the frustration of waiting on a product you're certain will make all the difference for your patients. That's why every CTF-1 Lab participant walks out with more than just notes—you'll get a complete FirstKit with everything you need (tank top, hipster, starter strapping) to put your new skills to work immediately. No delays between learning and doing.

PRE-REQUISITES: You must have successfully completed the didactic session of Posture & Torso Alignment in Pediatric Orthopedic Development, including having passed the didactic examination. Precourse review materials are assigned to expedite learning in this lab program.

During the lab

You'll be expected to demonstrate competence — and to pass the related exam — in measuring four components of sagittal-plane alignment of the thoracic spine and pelvis in sitting and standing positions and in donning the garments, facilitating desired alignment changes, and using straps effectively to address these issues:

👉 Flexible thoracic kyphosis

👉 Flexible shoulder protraction with scapular abduction

👉 Flexible thoracolumbar kyphosis

👉 Flexible lumbar lordosis

👉 Flexible thoracolumbar lordosis

👉 Excessive pelvic anteversion

👉 Diminished pelvic anteversion

👉 Chronic Body weight displacement over the forefeet

Student reviews
I think the biggest takeaway for me was the way I think about the placement and use of straps. Having a chance to wear the togs myself and feel the difference a strap makes and also feel how varied the input can be if you just move the ends of the straps a couple of inches was eye opening.
Thank you. Excellent experience, new professional connections. Immediate application in my practice.
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Continuing Education Unit Credits

In addition to offering a substantial investment in your professional development, the CTF 1 Lab delivers 5.25 contact hours.

For Physical Therapists/Physical Therapist Assistants: CTF 1 Lab has been approved for 5.25 contact hours and CEUs in multiple states. Check out our CEU page for complete CEU details for this course.

For Orthotists: CTF 1 Lab has been approved for 5.25 scientific contact hours by ABC.

For Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants: Progressive GaitWays, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. PD activity approval ID# 8005. This Distance Learning-Independent activity is offered for .525 CEUs at 5.25 contact hours. The content is at an intermediate learning level, in the OT Service Delivery and Foundational Knowledge categories. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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Progressive GaitWays LLC and the Cusick Center for Learning do not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.  These activities include, but are not limited to, provision of training services, products, or consultations to rehabilitation clinicians such as physical therapists, occupational therapists, orthotists, and physical therapy assistants.  We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all attendees, colleagues, clients, and vendors.

Financial Disclosure

Instructor Beverly Cusick PT, MS, NDT, COF/BOC is the inventor of TheraTogs orthotic garment systems and co-founder of TheraTogs, Inc. She is also the co-founder and President of Progressive GaitWays, LLC. She possesses a financial interest in both companies.