Dungeons and Dynamometers: Force Plates
By Jason Tuori, & Chris Juneau
Currently Scheduled Dates
Las Vegas, NV – August 15-16, 2026
Force Plates
UNLV PT School
Registration Opening May 2026
Framingham, MA – September 12-13, 2026
Force Plates
New England Return to Sport Center
Registration Opening June 2026
Intended Audience:
Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Athletic Trainers, Strength and Conditioning Coaches, and related professions/students of those fields
Description:
This course is a comprehensive, 15-hour CEU-accredited program designed to equip clinicians with the knowledge and hands-on skills necessary to implement force plate testing in physical medicine, rehabilitation, and performance settings.
As the field shifts from subjective assessments to more objective, data-driven evaluations, force plates have emerged as a key tool for quantifying performance, asymmetries, readiness, and rehabilitation progress. Yet, clinicians often face challenges incorporating this technology due to barriers in time, resources, and training. This course bridges that gap by providing a practical, case-based introduction to force plate testing, emphasizing real-world application, clinical relevance, and structured workflows.
The course blends lecture and lab-based instruction, guiding learners through the full spectrum of force plate testing: from equipment setup and movement selection to troubleshooting and data interpretation. Designed to be interactive and exploratory, participants will gain experience through sandbox-style learning with various case studies and guided technical repetitions.
Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the principles behind ground reaction force data collection using force plates
- Identify the components of valid and reliable testing across jump, isometric, and balance assessments
- Select appropriate force plate protocols based on clinical goals for the lower and upper extremities
- Develop systematic testing procedures to reduce user error and enhance repeatability
- Interpret test data using individual performance trends, limb symmetry, and normative benchmarks
- Integrate force plate results into clinical reasoning and treatment planning for rehabilitation and performance optimization
Schedule
Day 1 |
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| 08:00 - 08:45 | Background & Force: Time Curve Fundamentals |
| 08:45 - 10:00 | Multi-Joint Isometrics Using Force Plates: Lecture/Lab |
| 10:00 - 10:30 | IMTP & Belt Squat Sandbox |
| 10:30 - 10:45 | Break |
| 10:45 - 12:00 | Countermovement Jump (CMJ) / CMJ Metrics: Lecture/Lab |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | CMJ Sandbox |
| 13:00 - 13:30 | Lunch (on your own) |
| 13:30 - 14:15 | Single-Leg CMJ / SL CMJ Metrics: Lecture/Demo |
| 14:15 - 14:45 | Single-Leg CMJ Lab Sandbox |
| 14:45 - 15:00 | Break |
| 15:00 - 16:00 | Reactive Jumps / Metrics: Lecture/Demo |
| 16:00 - 16:30 | Reactive Jump Lab Sandbox |
| 16:30 - 17:00 | Other Isometric Tests |
| 17:00 - 17:30 | Other Isometric Tests Lab Sandbox |
Day 2 |
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| 08:00 - 09:30 | Speed Testing Lab |
| 09:30 - 09:45 | Break |
| 09:45 - 11:15 | Other Dynamic Tests |
| 11:15 - 12:00 | Standardized Force Plate Testing Checklist Recap |
| 12:00 - 12:30 | Lunch (on your own) |
| 12:30 - 13:00 | Force-Time Curve Identification Lab |
| 13:00 - 13:30 | Force-Time Curve Manipulation Lab |
| 13:30 - 14:00 | Testing to Training Lecture |
| 14:00 - 15:00 | Testing to Training Lab |
| 15:00 - 15:15 | After-Action Report & Q&A |
Presenters:
Chris Juneau is a sports physical therapist and performance coach with residency and fellowship training in sports physical therapy and biomechanics. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine and a Master of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Science and Biomechanics from Auckland University of Technology, and is a Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist with additional certifications in strength and conditioning and performance science. Chris currently serves as Director of Operations for Next Stage Performance and is Co-Founder of Dungeons and Dynamometers, where he focuses on force testing, data analytics, and performance optimization for tactical and performing arts populations. He has worked with U.S. military special operations, performing artists, and Olympic weightlifters, and his clinical interests include hip and spine care, load monitoring, and strength testing strategies.
Jason Tuori is a sports physical therapist and performance coach based out of Atlanta, GA. He currently works as the head physical therapist for Overtime Elite, a basketball academy in Atlanta, GA. Jason is a Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist and completed residency training at the University of Rochester Medical Center. He received his Doctor of Physical Therapy from SUNY Upstate Medical University and has practiced in various outpatient orthopedics/sports settings. Jason is an NSCA Certified Performance and Sport Scientist and 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 physical therapist and sports scientist for the Rochester Jr. Americans in the NAHL junior hockey league during his time at MANA Performance Therapy. Clinically, Jason’s interests are in the management of hip, ankle, and overuse injuries.
Contact Hours 15.0/CEU 1.5
This course meets the standards for 15.0 hours of continuing education by most other 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.
The Science PT is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education.
For more information on CEU, check out our Continuing Education Credit page.
Terms & Conditions/Refund Policy
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Currently Scheduled Dates
Las Vegas, NV – August 15-16, 2026
Force Plates
UNLV PT School
Registration Opening May 2026
Framingham, MA – September 12-13, 2026
Force Plates
New England Return to Sport Center
Registration Opening June 2026