Science continues to ask the question about aging, “Is aging due to nature (our genes) or nurture (our lifestyle)?” A related question is now directed at our healthspan – how long can we live without disability or illness? In this course, Dr. Mike Studer brings the science and scope of practice-sensitivity to rehabilitation providers aspiring to improve comprehensive health and wellness for their patients, their loved ones, and themselves. This course provides applications in healthspan and lifespan that we can apply now as a primary care provider – but also - choose for ourselves, across five categories of life: physical activity, sleep, nutrition, social connection, and the health benefits of extreme experiences or “outside of your comfort zone”. It is time for rehabilitation providers to truly know, understand, educate-on and deliver the science of health and wellness. This course will elevate practitioners’ capacities with theory, science and applications – all while empowering their patients with the most valuable tool of all – evidence based options from which to exercise the element of choice.
Live Webinar
Wed, Apr 1, 2026 at 6:00 pm EDTCEUs/Hours Offered: AK/3.0; AL/3.0; AR/3.0; AZ/3.0; BOC/3.0; CA/3.0; CO/3.0; CT/3.0; DC/3.0; DE/3.0; FL/3.0; GA/3.0; HI/3.0; IA/3.0; IACET/0.3; ID/3.0; IL/3.0; IN/3.0; KS/3.0; MA/3.0; MD/3.0; ME/3.0; MI/3.0; MO/3.0; MS/3.0; MT/3.0; NC/3.0; ND/3.0; NE/3.0; NH/3.0; NY/3.0; OK/3.0; OR/3.0; PA/3.0; RI/3.0; SC/3.0; SD/3.0; TX/3.0; UT/3.0; VA/3.0; VT/3.0; WA/3.0; WI/3.0; WY/3.0
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to design physical activities that optimize safety and wellness.
- After this course, participants will be able to formulate nutritional strategies designed for longevity and function.
- After this course, participants will be able to create wellness opportunities through a balance of sleep, rest, and challenge.
- After this course, participants will be able to formulate examples of controlled extreme conditions in the form of temperature, exertion, pressure, and novelty in an effort to remain capable, adaptable, and healthy.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the science of social support and purposefulness.
Agenda
| 0-10 Minutes | Course Introduction, Objectives, Timeline, Disclosures, and Scope of Practice Considerations |
| 10-25 Minutes | The Power of Choice in Healthcare and Wellness – Practical Applications and Physiology |
| 25-45 Minutes | What is Aging? Facts and Myths for Patient Education and Intervention |
| 45-70 Minutes | Physical Activity (not exercise) as a Primary Intervention in Healthspan |
| 70-95 Minutes | The Science of Nutrition in Healthspan and Rehabilitation: Beyond One Size Fits All |
| 95-110 Minutes | Science of Social Connectivity in Health, Rehabilitation, and Wellness |
| 110-135 Minutes | Optimizing Brain Function and Wellness Through a Personalized Balance of Sleep, Rest, and Play |
| 135-150 Minutes | The Science and Applications of Novel Experiences for Health and Rehabilitation |
| 150-165 Minutes | Improving Success by Understanding the Tendencies of the Human Brain |
| 165-180 Minutes | Course Summary, Future Introspections, and Q&A |
Presented By
Mike Studer
PT, DPT, MHS, NCS, CEEAA, CWT, CSST, CBFP, CSRP, FAPTA
Mike Studer, PT, DPT, MHS, NCS, CEEAA, CWT, CSST, CBFP, CSRP, FAPTA, has been a PT since 1991, a board-certified neurologic PT in 1995, and a private practice owner since 2005. Dr. Studer has been an invited speaker covering all 50 states, 17 countries, and 6 continents, speaking on topics ranging from cognition and psychology in rehabilitation, aging, stroke, motor learning, motivation in rehabilitation, balance, dizziness, neuropathy, and Parkinson Disease. Dr. Studer was the founder and operator of Northwest Rehabilitation Associates in Oregon for 18 years and is now a co-founder and co-owner of Spark Rehabilitation and Wellness in Bend, OR. He is an adjunct professor at Touro University and has an additional appointment at UNLV. Dr. Studer assists the USC-led national network of neurologic PT residencies (Neuroconsortium) as well.
Mike holds the distinction of being the only PT in the US to be recognized as Clinician of the Year in the Neurologic and the Geriatric Academies of the APTA. He received the highest honor available in PT in 2020, being distinguished as a Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the APTA. Mike’s honors additionally reflect his service as the Vice President of the Academy of Neurologic PT, and the Mercedes Weiss award for service to the Oregon chapter of APTA. He holds a trademark in dual-task rehabilitation and has a patent pending on the same. Throughout his career, Mike has authored over 50 articles, seven book chapters, and two books, and has routinely led clinical research projects in affiliation with various universities. He is a consultant to professional athletes, including Major League Baseball players, competitive divers, and some of the most prolific climbers in world history. As a very fun and lighthearted note, Mike is the four-time and current WR holder for the fastest underwater treadmill marathon, a mark that was set most recently in January 2022. Most recently, Mike authored The Brain That Chooses Itself: Personalized Strategies to Extend Your Healthspan, a practical and application-based guide to increasing both healthspan and lifespan for laypersons and medical professionals alike. Dr. Studer followed this by authoring My Face Book: Looking Beyond What the Mirror Tells Us in Crisis.
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Financial disclosures: Mike Studer received an honorarium for this course. Dr. Studer has a published book for sale, "The Brain That Chooses Itself," which details the content covered in this advanced course.
Non-financial disclosures: Mike Studer has no non-financial disclosures.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by PhysicalTherapy.com, a Continued site.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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