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A Better Corrective Exercise Certification by Design

The Human Movement Specialist (HMS) certification is the best-reviewed , and is the only 3rd party approved and college-credit worthy corrective exercise specialist certification in the industry. It is also the only corrective certification included in a true monthly membership plan (cancel anytime).

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Unlocking Movement Excellence: The Human Movement Specialist (HMS) Certification

FAQs:

  • What is Corrective Exercise : Corrective exercises are self-administered exercises recommended to address an assessed movement impairment and improve the quality of motion. They are commonly included in corrective exercise programs, movement preparation warm-ups, home exercise programs (self-management programs), and supervised physical rehabilitation programs.
  • What is the Human Movement Specialist (HMS) Certification? The HMS is the highest-quality corrective exercise certification in the industry. It is the only corrective exercise certification built from comprehensive research reviews and a systematic approach to addressing motion quality to ensure the best possible outcomes reliably.
  • What can you do with a corrective exercise certification? You can significantly improve people's movement abilities. The HMS certification teaches a system of assessment and specific techniques to address muscle  imbalance (altered length, overactive, underactive, hypertonicity, hypotonicity), joint stiffness, mobility , osteokinematic or arthrokinematic  alignment, altered movement patterns, posture , and/or functional movement.
  • Why pursue corrective exercises? Research shows that corrective exercises reduce injury risks, enhance workout recovery, and improve overall performance by addressing movement quality.
  • What skills are vital for corrective exercise specialists? Passion for aiding others, a drive for superior outcomes, and a love for functional anatomy, biomechanics, kinesiology, and human performance.
  • Is getting a corrective exercise certification worthwhile? Absolutely, especially if you're committed to providing top-tier results for your clients, standing out in your field, and increasing your earning potential.
  • Why Build a New Corrective Exercise Certification? Existing certifications often lack an evidence-based foundation, relying on a charismatic leader and a few cherry-picked testimonials to drive popularity rather than a scientific approach to building a system for optimizing outcomes. The Human Movement Specialist (HMS) certification is the only corrective exercise certification to be built from comprehensive systematic research reviews, a clinical decision model, and a systematic approach to developing intervention plans refined by results from reliable, objective outcome measures. In summary, the Brookbush Institute did not intend to build a system "that works"; we intended to find the approach that "works best," and we continue to develop in pursuit of that goal.

The Brookbush Institute Advantage:

  1. Unrivaled Accuracy: The Brookbush Institute stands as the foremost evidence-based education platform in the industry. Committed to excellence, we meticulously curate our courses based on comprehensive reviews of peer-reviewed research. This ensures that our learners receive the most precise and up-to-date information, enhancing their ability to deliver exceptional results.
  2. Tailored for Learning Ease: Our HMS certification sets itself apart by offering a modular approach to learning, with short courses, small exams after each course, and an innovative credit system. These small exams and credits replace the traditional final exam, eliminating the stress of preparing for a single large pass-or-fail test at the end of all coursework. Through a blend of video, illustrations, audio, and text formats, we cater to diverse learning preferences, allowing learners to study anytime, anywhere. Whether on the go or at home, our flexible format ensures uninterrupted learning.
  3. Affordable and Accessible Learning: Brookbush Institute prioritizes affordability and accessibility. Unlike typical course providers, we offer a flexible membership plan (cancel anytime), allowing learners to access self-paced education at a cost similar to a Netflix subscription. Moreover, we constantly enhance the mobile and desktop learning experience, aiming to deliver education on your terms, wherever you are. Our mission is clear: to offer the highest quality education ever delivered and make it accessible to all aspiring movement professionals.

Accreditations and Approvals

Brookbush Institute is accredited or approved by the following organizations.

National Academy of Sports Medicine

National Academy of Sports Medicine

Brookbush Institute is recognized by the National Academy of Sports Medicine as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. This logo certifies that this course is pre-approved by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) for continuing education units (CEU's). 1 course hour is worth 0.1 CEUs with NASM.

National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) preferred provider of continuing education units (CEUs).

  • 1 Credit = 0.1 CEU

To submit your CEU credits to NASM, once you log into your NASM account, click Re-certification in the bottom right hand corner of the screen to access the online portal. To add CEU courses, select My CEUs on the left menu screen.

International Sports Sciences Association

International Sports Sciences Association

This logo certifies that this course is pre-approved by the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) for continuing education credits (CEC's).
Note: 1 course hour is worth 1.0 CEC's with ISSA.

International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) approved provider of continuing education contact hours.

  • 1 Credit = 1 contact hour

ISSA members are responsible for reporting their CEUs at the time of renewal. CEUs are reported and verified by the submission of the CEU Report Form along with photocopies of documentation of completion/attendance (do not send originals).

American Council on Exercise

American Council on Exercise

This logo certifies that this course is pre-approved by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) for continuing education credits (CEC's). 1 course hour is worth 0.1 CEC's with ACE.

American Council on Exercise (ACE) approved provider  of continuing education credits (CECs).

  • 1 Credit = 0.1 CECs

To renew an ACE Fitness certification, you can submit 20 hours of ACE-approved Continuing Education Credits (CECs) through your My ACE Account.

Canadian Fitness Professionals

Canadian Fitness Professionals

This logo signifies that a course is accredited for Canadian Fitness Professionals with the CanFitPro certification. We list contact hours next to Brookbush Institute courses.

CanFitPro approved provider of professional contact hours.

  • 1 Credit = 1.5 - 2.0 contact hours. Maximum 4.0 contact hours per course.

Recertification for CanFitPro professionals can be done through their member portal - https://www.canfitpro.com/recertification/

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Human Movement Specialist

This certification is worth 60 credits and is broken down into the following modules:

Certified Personal Trainer

50 Credits

Human Movement Specialist

60 Credits

Integrated Manual Therapist

80 Credits

9 credits

Muscle Anatomy

4 credits

Overhead Squat Assessment

2 credits

Movement Assessment

6 credits

Mobility

4 credits

Self-Administered Joint Mobilization

8 credits

Activation

2 credits

Core Progressions

6 credits

Subsystem Integration

6 credits

Postural Dysfunction and Movement Impairment

2 credits

Local Vibration

1 credits

Research: Movement and Corrective Exercise

10 credits

Electives

What our members are saying

Important to my learning style

I have almost completed my CPT certification and am half-way through the Human Movement certification to inform my massage practice. The different modalities of reading, watching audiovisual materials, and attending live or recorded webinars have been important to my learning style and for review.

Jacqueline Davis
Jacqueline Davis

Stellar coursework

Over the last years I've returned time and again to Brookbush Institute for stellar coursework as I've worked toward a Human Movement Specialist certification. (I'm currently ACE CPT, and in training with Anatomy Trains for Structural Integration Manual Therapy.) Every Brookbush Institute module is fantastic and each one includes detailed informational videos, written descriptions of how to-do, and, more importantly, why to-do!

Lisa Knighton
Lisa Knighton

Non-biased & practical

I have taken both the Human Movement Specialist and Certified Personal Trainer certificate programs and have found the value in understanding the how and ways the body moves and functions and from evidence, non-biased, outcome, conceptual, theoretical, and practical approach to helping my clients/patients look better, feel better, and move better.

Core Therapy
Core Therapy

Most valuable certificate

The H.M.S. is the most valuable certificate I have earned and was a fraction of the the cost of my others. Define the best bang for your buck!

Haseem Mclean
Haseem Mclean

Well-documented scientific content

I am getting my Master's degree in Kinesiology, and I would like to say that I have benefited greatly from the rich, comprehensive, well-documented scientific content of Brookbush Institute that links theory to practical applications. Proudly I've got my CPT certificate, and I am on my way to get my HMS certificate.

Ahmed Salem
Ahmed Salem

Users can transition seamlessly

Having courses count towards different certifications makes it so users can transition seamlessly from one certification to another. In my case, going from earning the BI CPT to earning the BI HMS was an easy decision and I am proud to have earned both certifications. I have also had the pleasure of going to a Live HMS workshop that was well taught by Instructor Boettcher and that was excellent to see how the methods and techniques are implemented.

Xavier Guzman
Xavier Guzman
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Adductor Muscles

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The hip adductor muscles include the pectineus, adductor brevis, adductor longus, adductor magnus, and gracilis. This course includes an in-depth review of anatomy and techniques for mobility and strength.

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