Dungeons and Dynamometers: Isokinetics & Speed
By Megan Graham, Jason Tuori, & Chris Juneau

Currently Scheduled Dates

Bozeman, MT – October 4-5, 2025
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Registration Open

Intended Audience:

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Athletic Trainers, Strength and Conditioning Coaches, and related professions/students of those fields

Prerequisites:

This is an Advanced Dungeon! Attendees need to have already taken Dungeons & Dynamometers: A Force Course either in person or online OR must already be proficient in the basics of hand held dynamometry.

Description:

Dungeons and Dynamometers: The Force & Speed Dungeon is a 16-hour, two-day CEU course that combines advanced instruction in isokinetic dynamometry and multi-domain speed profiling. This course is built for practitioners seeking to evolve from traditional assessments to objective, high-fidelity testing systems that directly influence performance programming and return-to-play decisions.

Day 1 focuses on isokinetic testing methodology, including setup, execution, and interpretation for major joints across the lower and upper extremity. Day 2 transitions into speed performance profiling, including linear sprinting, velocity-based training (VBT), change of direction (COD), agility, and aerobic speed thresholds. Emphasis is placed on transferability, measurement reliability, and real-world application.

The course is taught in a sandbox-style format, with integrated lecture and lab components, allowing learners to explore data collection tools and refine their testing strategies in a hands-on environment. Participants will walk away with adaptable systems that improve data quality, guide training interventions, and elevate clinical and performance outcomes.

Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Describe foundational principles of isokinetic and speed testing
• Identify valid testing procedures for knee, hip, shoulder, and ankle using isokinetic dynamometry
• Execute and interpret practical tests across force and speed domains (e.g., sprint, COD, power)
• Define and distinguish terms such as strength, power, endurance, velocity, agility, and impulse
• Use VBT, radar, and timing tools to build force-velocity profiles and assess readiness
• Apply change of direction metrics (e.g., COD deficit) to enhance sport performance and return-to-play decisions
• Understand limitations of subjective testing and improve clinical reasoning using objective metrics
• Integrate test data into treatment plans, strength programs, and sport-specific interventions

Schedule

Day 1: Isokinetic Testing
08:00 - 09:00	Isokinetic Dynamometer Overview
09:00 - 10:30	Knee Extension & Flexion Testing Demonstration
10:30 - 10:45	Break
10:45 - 12:00	Shoulder Testing Demonstration
12:00 - 12:30	Lunch (on your own)
12:30 - 13:30	Hip Testing Demonstration
13:30 - 14:30	Ankle Testing Demonstration
14:30 - 14:45	Break
14:45 - 15:30	Linear Isokinetic Testing
15:30 - 16:15	Special Topics in Isokinetic Testing
16:15 - 16:30	Review of concepts/Verbal quiz
Day 2: The Speed Dungeon
08:00 - 08:30	Introduction – What is Speed? Principles of Testing
08:30 - 10:30	Velocity-Based Training & Force-Velocity Profiling (Lecture & Demonstration)
10:30 - 10:45	Break
10:45 - 12:30	Linear Speed Testing – Sprint Tests & Tech Tools (Lecture & Demonstration)
12:30 - 13:00	Lunch (on your own)
13:30 - 14:30	Change of Direction & Agility – Defining the Difference & Testing (Lecture & Demonstration)
14:30 - 14:45	Break
14:45 - 15:45	Aerobic Speed Thresholds – MSS, MAS, & Speed Reserve
15:45 - 16:15	Integration – Applying Speed Testing to Rehab & Performance
16:15 - 16:30	Final Boss – Review, Q&A, Wrap-up

Presenters:

Megan Graham is currently a PhD student at the University of Kentucky. Megan graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2015 and went on to complete her sports residency training at Houston Methodist Sugar Land in Houston, Texas. Following residency, Megan became a mentor and faculty member for the sports residency at Texas Children’s Hospital, where she worked until 2021. She has completed the first two years of her PhD in Biomechanics, where her research focuses on the optimization of ACL rehabilitation. She is a USA Weightlifting coach and NSCA certified strength and conditioning specialist. Megan has a special interest in incorporating strength and conditioning principles into her ACL rehabilitation research.

Chris Juneau is Sports Residency and Performance Trained Doctor of Physical Therapy with a Specialization in Athletic Performance, a Masters of Philosophy in Biomechanics (Specifically Rate of Force Development), and a Certification in Strength & Conditioning. Chris is currently serving in a variety of roles with the US Army Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. These roles include providing medical point of care, delivering client care at both individual and group levels, developing educational programs, designing and implementing programs, as well as managing risk stratification and profiling domains. He currently also serves in leadership with the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy and also in various mentorship and educational roles, including the editorial board for the journal Sports Health.

Jason Tuori is a sports physical therapist and performance coach based out of Rochester, NY. He is a Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist and completed residency training at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Jason received his Doctor of Physical Therapy from SUNY Upstate Medical University and has practiced in various outpatient orthopedics/sports settings. He currently works as a performance therapist for MANA Performance Therapy in Fairport, NY and runs a remote performance consultation business. Jason is an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and formerly worked as the sports performance coach for Rochester New York FC in the MLS Next Pro league, where his responsibilities included both strength and conditioning and sports science roles. Additionally, he served as the strength and conditioning coach for the University of Rochester and Nazareth University men’s and women’s cross country teams during his time at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Clinically, Jason’s interests are in the management of hip, ankle, and running-related injuries.

Contact Hours 15.0/CEU 1.5

This course meets the standards for 15.0 hours of continuing education by most state physical therapy boards.

The Science PT (BOC AP#: P3211) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 15 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.

For more information on CEU, check out our Continuing Education Credit page.

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Currently Scheduled Dates

Bozeman, MT – October 4-5, 2025
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Registration Open