PAIN-FREE PERFORMANCE
SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION

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LIVE STREAM: December 11-12
ON-DEMAND: Anytime Until Jan 2022

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November 25th Midnight PST  

Get PPSC Certified Anywhere in the World + HUGE BONUS

The PPSC is going ONLINE for the ONLY time this year! After certifying nearly 10,000 coaches, trainers and clinicians IN-PERSON across the glove over the last three years, this is a ONE TIME opportunity to earn your credential as a Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist virtually online from anywhere in the world. And…

As our special THANK YOU to all Virtual PPSC attendees, the PPSC will be giving you a FREE ticket to any of our 100+ scheduled IN-PERSON PPSC courses in 2022. Double the education (2021 Online + 2022 In-Person) for the same price.

We wanted to make this an absolute no brainer offer for all you trainers, coaches and clinicians struggling right now. So attend the Virtual PPSC in December AND attend ANY course of your choosing in 2022 (just let us know when next year rolls around), all for the $599 price by registering for the Virtual PPSC course.

We realize this is a brand new offering for PPSC, so again, here’s the breakdown of registering for the Virtual PPSC:

Here’s how the PPSC course works.

    1. Register online, and join your instructors, PPSC Founder Dr. John Rusin and Director of Education Clifton Harski live from 9:00-5:00pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) on December 11-12th with an interactive and integrated experience into pain-free performance training.
    2. Can’t make those times? Exclusive recordings will be available to all attendees until January 2022. Watch, learn and review on your own time.
    3. And after completion of all 16-hours of course materials, you’ll gain access to sit for your online PPSC credentialing exam and earn your certification as a Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist.
    4. AND… To make this an absolute no brainer, enjoy our first ever Virtual PPSC from the comfort of your home this December AND in addition, choose your live in-person PPSC course on us for 2022 for FREE

The completion of the Virtual PPSC course in December is just the start. In addition attendees will:

  1. Earn Their Credential as Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialists 100% online
  2. Be able to view the Virtual PPSC course On-Demand until January 2022
  3. Gain access to continuing education through the exclusive PPSC Coaches community
  4. ATTEND ANY 2022 LIVE IN-PERSON PPSC COURSE FOR 100% FREE (part of the Virtual PPSC ticket)
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How it looked last year

The Virtual PPSC Will Be Presented LIVE (and recording accessible later through your PPSC account) by The PPSC’s Founder Dr. John Rusin, Alongside PPSC Director of Education Clifton Harski For This Special Online Course

What PPSC Attendees Are Saying…

“PPSC is the cornerstone tool for the way we keep our clients healthy”

“After being introduced to the Pain-Free Performance System 3-years ago, I was able to finally battle back from a serious back injury that I’d been struggling with for almost a decade. Not only did the system work to get me out of pain, but I also made some serious progress improving strength and muscle mass with no nagging issues to this day. From there, Vigor Ground Fitness has continued implementing this system with our coaches and clients which has become a cornerstone tool for way we keep our clients healthy and getting results.”

Luka Hocevar

Owner of Vigor Ground Fitness

“PPSC expanded my skill set to keep my clients healthier and progressing”

“The Pain-Free Performance Training Certification does an amazing job at integrating the best of injury prevention with strength and conditioning. The course outlined the blueprint for pain-free management of clients in a clear and concise way, and something I was able to instantly implement with my athletes and clients. If you want to keep your clients performing their best, you better keep them healthy. This certification expanded my skill set to do just that.”

Stefi Cohen

Owner of Hybrid Performance

“Focus on one thing – moving PAIN-FREE!”

“We had a great time this weekend attending the Pain-Free Performance Specialist Certification. The PPSC put together a great seminar helping us further understand the importance of developing a more concrete dynamic warm up, an even greater systematic screening approach with emphasis on the 6 foundational movement patterns. We were also provided the tools for on-going assessing in both the group and individual setting – all with the focus on one thing: moving PAIN-FREE.

Tim Steel

Owner of YorkFit

“PPSC has given me an excellent framework for assessing, creating and implementing!”

“Every client that comes to me has a muscular imbalance, previous injury, or poor movement mechanics. But their goal is often the same- get stronger without injuring or re-injury. The PPSC certification has given me an excellent framework for not only assessing those movement discrepancies but also creating and implementing a thoughtful and intelligent strength program. I feel more confident working with my people and that is invaluable. Thank you so much!”

Kali Stewart​

Owner of Scend Fitness​

be a part of the PPSC family, get pain-free certified online
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The PPSC On-Demand will feature the full 16-hours Pain-Free Performance Specialist Certification (PPSC) curriculum in addition to BONUS sections, modules, exercises and MORE. All from the comfort of your own home.

(Full 16-Hour PPSC Course Curriculum Below)

Introduction To The 6-Phase Dynamic Warm Up Sequence
1.1 Pain: The Biggest Problem Facing The Fitness Industry
1.2 Bridging The Gap Between Performance and Prevention
1.3 Prioritizing Health and Performance First To Optimize Performance
1.4 The Compounding Power of Prehabilitation
1.5 The 6-Phase Dynamic Warm Up Sequence

Soft Tissue and Self Myofascial Release Techniques
2.1 Breaking Down Mythical Misconceptions of Foam Rolling
2.2 SMR Prescription For Pain-Free, Painful and Dysfunctional Movers
2.3 Oscillatory Soft Tissue Technique
2.4 Neurological Trigger Point Technique
2.5 Global SMR Techniques
2.6 Objectifying Results Based Soft Tissue Practice
2.7 Regional Focuses For Soft Tissue Work
2.8 PRACTICAL: Oscillatory vs. Trigger Point vs. Global

Bi-Phasic Stretching and Mobility Protocols
3.1 Not All Forms of Stretching Are Created Equally
3.2 Debunking Dogmatic Stretching Theory
3.3 The Painful Side of Stretching
3.4 Parameters of Bi-Phasic Stretching Protocols
3.5 Regional Focuses For Stretching and Mobility
3.6 PRACTICAL: Alleviating The Terrible Triad of Hip Tightness

Corrective Based Exercise Strategies
4.1 The Singular Goal For Prescribing A Corrective Exercise
4.2 The 3 S’s To Successfully Implementing Corrective Exercise
4.3 Common Linchpin Corrective Strategies
4.4 Taking Caution With Correctives
4.5 The Motor Control Gap
4.6 Focused Corrective Exercise Prescription
4.7 PRACTICAL: Correctives Damn Near Everyone Needs

Postural Activation Drills
5.1 A Functional Definition of Activation
5.2 Where To Prioritize Postural Activation Strategies
5.3 Requisites of Authentic Activation
5.4 Achieving Shoulder and Hip Centration
5.5 Proper Programming of Activation Drills
5.6 PRACTICAL: The Cornerstones of Stability and Activation

Foundational Movement Pattern Development
6.1 Matching Movements With Key Performance Indicators
6.2 The 6 Foundational Movement Patterns
6.3 Fine Tuning Foundations with Coaching vs. Training
6.4 Grooving The Patterns with Proper Programming Prescriptions
6.5 PRACTICAL: Move Like A Human Before You Move Like An Athlete

Central Nervous System Stimulation Strategies
7.1 The Power of The Central Nervous System
7.2 Two Main Mechanisms of CNS Spiking
7.3 The Post Activation Potentiation Phenomenon
7.4 Superset CNS Stimulation Strategies
7.5 Programming CNS Stimulators
7.6 PRACTICAL: Jumps, Jacks, Plyos and More

General 6-Phase Dynamic Warm Up Programming
8.1 Warm Up Time Investment Specific To Needs
8.2 6-Phase Dynamic Warm Up Individualization Strategies
8.3 Parasympathetic Emphasized Programming
8.4 Corrective Emphasized Programming
8.5 Sympathetic Stimulation Emphasized Programming
8.6 How To Best Utilize The 6-Phase System
8.7 Plug and Play Strategies Via Screening and Assessment Data

Introduction To Optimizing The 6 Foundational Movement Patterns
9.1 Utilizing The 6-Phase Dynamic Warm Up Blueprint
9.2 The Importance of Foundational Movement Patterning
9.3 What About Rotation As The 7 th Movement Pattern?
9.4 Screening vs. Assessment Protocols

The Squat Pattern
10.1 Placing Load Via The Top Down Squat Screen
10.2 Improving Stance Via The Bottom’s Up Squat Screen
10.3 Passive and Active Hip Range of Motion Assessment
10.4 Finding The Perfect Squat: The Hip Quadrant Testing Protocol
10.5 Ankle Mobility Assessment and Correction
10.6 Correcting Squat Pattern Pain and Dysfunction
10.7 Pain-Free Squat Pattern Movement Variation Pyramid

The Hip Hinge Pattern
11.1 More Than The Active Straight Leg Raise
11.2Differentiating Anterior vs. Posterior Hinge Approach
11.3 Screening Load Interaction’s Ability To Alter Pattern
11.4 Finding The Perfect Deadlift: The Standing Hinge Back Test
11.5 Correcting Hip Hinge Pattern Pain and Dysfunction
11.6 Pain-Free Hip Hinge Pattern Movement Variation Pyramid

The Asymmetrical Single Leg Pattern
12.1 The 3 Levels of “Single Leg” Training
12.2 Screening The Split Squat, Lunge and Single Leg RDL
12.3 Advanced Single Leg Assessment: Balance
12.4 Differentiating Ankle vs. Hip vs. Torso Stability Strategies
12.5 The Ultimate Motor Control Challenge: Forward To Reverse Lunge Combo
12.6 Correcting Single Leg Pattern Pain and Dysfunction
12.7 Pain-Free Single Leg Pattern Movement Variation Pyramid

The Upper Body Push Pattern
13.1 Screening The Functional Power of The Push Up
13.2 Finding The Perfect Shoulder Position: The Shoulder Scour Test
13.3 Assessing The Shoulder Complex In The Overhead Position
13.4 Training Strategies For The Push Pattern
13.5 Correcting Push Pattern Pain and Dysfunction
13.6 Pain-Free Push Pattern Movement Pattern Variation Pyramid

The Upper Body Pull Pattern
14.1 Similarities and Differences in Push and Pull Patterns
14.2 Screening The Full Body Pull Pattern
14.3 Advanced Pull Pattern Assessment Via Vertical Plane of Motion
14.4 Programming Pain-Free Shoulder Training Ratios
14.5 Correcting Pull Pattern Pain and Dysfunction
14.6 Pain-Free Pull Pattern Movement Pattern Variation Pyramid

The Locomotive Carry Pattern
15.1 The Simplest Non-Negotiable Screen For Locomotion
15.2 Loading The Locomotion Pattern
15.3 Established Performance Metrics of Loaded Carries
15.4 The Synergistic Function of The Pillar Complex
15.5 The 5 Keystone Developmental Positions
15.6 The Power of Oblique Slings and Synergistic Spiral Effect
15.7 Correcting Carry Pattern Pain and Dysfunction
15.8 Pain-Free Carry Pattern Movement Pattern Variation Pyramid

What Past PPSC Online Coaches Are Saying...

Easily one of the best certifications of my life I'm a nasm master trainer
Issa strength and conditioning specialist Powerlifting certified instructor through NCCPT Compete in the usapl and club coach and I've been an Orangetheory fitness coach over 6 years
This by far hands down worth every penny of an investment into learning master level communication to help my people move pain free through space thank you all so much!

Heidi A.

Hands-down the best weekend workshop and certification I've attended in the fitness industry so far, in almost 20 years. I'm excited (as are many of my clients) to put what I learned into action. I'm grateful to be a part of the PPSC team.

Thanks to you all, and I'll be seeing you in the Master's course!

Annette G.

Hands down the best online learning experience I've had
and easily one of the best overall courses I've had the pleasure to be a part of. This system and approach to the screening, assessment, and training/coaching of my clients will be a game changer and will help refocus and optimize the use of all the other tools I've acquired over the years. So stoked I made the decision to invest and am fuckin pumped to get to take the course again IN PERSON in 2021.. Ciao for now amigos

Dennis C.

I got into this profession 10 years ago after I crashed and burned doing something very different for a living. I had to figure out how to rebuild my body and my resilience -it took a couple of years and it wasn't easy. Now well over 50, and working with clients 50-90 years old, the objective of staying pain-free and active for a long healthy life is a daily focus. No other program has so easily integrated itself with what I have learned from other fitness programs while cutting through the dogmatic BS that permeates our field. I have the tools, skills and empowerment now to overcome my own limitations related to my injury history and have already made a difference in a few days with my clients. Looking forward to meeting the PPSC team in person next year. I'll be the one who's not bald LOL!

William G.

THE PAIN-FREE PERFORMANCE SPECIALIST COURSE IS APPROVED FOR:

✓ 15 (1.5) CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS THROUGH THE AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EXERCISE (ACE)

✓ 16 (1.6) CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS THROUGH THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SPORTS MEDICINE (NASM)

Accredited certification agencies and allied health organizations have their own CEU/CEC reporting and approval policies. Contact those organizations directly to learn about their specific CEU/CEC approval processes.

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FAQ Virtual PPSC Course

This special 2-Day Virtual PPSC course, Saturday and Sunday, 9:00am – 5:00pm each day PST on December 11 and 12 will be taught by the PPSC Founder, Dr John Rusin, Clifton Harski, and Justin Farnsworth. This will be the only in person or online Virtual PPSC course Dr. Rusin is teaching in 2021, which is a rare opportunity to learn the pain-free performance training system from the creator himself.

The Virtual PPSC will be delivered to watch, review or study PPSC materials on their own time at ANY time until December 31th to fully complete the course curriculum in order to sit for the PPSC online credentialing exam.

Yes, after the completion of the Virtual PPSC course curriculum, attendees will be eligible to sit for the PPSC online credentialing exam to earn their Certification as Pain-Free Performance Specialists (the same exact credential that over 4,700 coaches have earned live and in-person the last 2-years). Now the PPSC is available and accessible to everyone, anywhere in the world without travel, safety or scheduling concerns.