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At a Glance
| Course: | Physical Therapy 204: Physical Therapy for the Lower Extremity · 2 CE hours · $40 |
| Faculty: | Dennis O'Hara, DC, DACBSP |
| Format: | Online, on-demand — start immediately |
| Pricing: | $40 ($20/hr) · automatic bundle discounts |
| Approval: | PACE Provider #34015544 · TCC co-sponsored |
PACE Provider #34015544 · Co-sponsored by Texas Chiropractic College · Completions reported to CE BrokerLower extremity injuries are prevalent in sports, everyday activities, and recreational pursuits — and most of them walk into a chiropractic office first. Physical Therapy 204 is the two-hour course that takes the region from the hip to the foot as one kinetic chain: the anatomy, the injury mechanisms and contributing factors, the symptoms that separate one injury from the next, and the prevention and rehabilitation strategies that return a patient to activity.
Dennis O'Hara, DC, DACBSP — former team chiropractor for D.C. United and MMA ringside physician — builds the course for practical use: a detailed exploration of lower extremity anatomy, a review of the diagnostic tools available in a chiropractic office, the therapeutic techniques that apply, and the exercise strategies that prevent and rehabilitate the common injuries. It is the companion to his Physical Therapy 205: Lumbar Spine, Hip and Pelvis, and the two together cover the chain from the lumbar spine to the foot.
Where This Course Fits — The Physical Therapy Series
The CCEDseminars Physical Therapy series runs 201–205: three modality courses and two regional rehabilitation courses. There is no bundle in this category — each course is taken on its own, and the multi-course discount applies automatically in the cart when the hours add up.
Modalities (201–203)
Physical Therapy 201: Laser Therapy (Steve Yeomans, DC, FACO · 2 CE · $40) · Physical Therapy 202: TENS for Pain Management (Howard Benedikt, DC, DCBCN · 1 CE · free) · Physical Therapy 203: Ultrasound (Howard Benedikt, DC, DCBCN · 1 CE · $20)
Regional Rehabilitation (204–205) — you are here
Physical Therapy 204: Physical Therapy for the Lower Extremity — this course (Dennis O'Hara, DC, DACBSP · 2 CE · $40) · Physical Therapy 205: Lumbar Spine, Hip and Pelvis (Dennis O'Hara, DC, DACBSP · 2 CE · $40)
The full series, with pricing, lives on the Physical Therapy category page.
What You'll Learn
On completing Physical Therapy 204 you will be able to:
- Review Anatomy and Physiology of the Lower Extremities
- Apply Clinical Knowledge to Accurate Diagnosis
- Discuss Chiropractic Approaches to Lower Extremity Injury Management
- Outline Effective Exercise Strategies for Prevention and Rehabilitation
Course Outline
- Detailed Exploration of Lower Extremity Anatomy
- Review of In-Office Chiropractic Diagnostic Tools
- Chiropractic Therapeutic Techniques
- Strategies for Prevention and Rehabilitation of Lower Extremity Injuries
Your Physical Therapy Faculty
Dennis O'Hara, DC, DACBSP — instructor of this course — is a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians. A graduate of National University of Health Sciences (BS Human Biology; Doctor of Chiropractic), he served as chiropractor for D.C. United from 1996 to 1998 and as an MMA ringside physician from 2009 to 2015. In this series he also teaches Physical Therapy 205: Lumbar Spine, Hip and Pelvis, and he teaches the CCEDseminars Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation courses. Faculty profile »
Steve Yeomans, DC, FACO — board-certified chiropractic orthopedist — teaches Physical Therapy 201: Laser Therapy. Faculty profile »
Howard Benedikt, DC, DCBCN — Diplomate of the Chiropractic Board of Clinical Nutrition — teaches Physical Therapy 202: TENS for Pain Management and Physical Therapy 203: Ultrasound. Faculty profile »
Credit, Reporting & State Rules
Physical Therapy 204 is a 2-hour on-demand course. Your completion is recorded electronically when you pass the post-course assessment, and your certificate is issued immediately. Completions are reported to CE Broker for the states CCEDseminars serves.
Boards set their own caps on online hours, and some limit hours by category. Before you plan a block of online hours, confirm your board's current rules on the State/Region CEU Approvals page. Texas licensees can verify provider status through the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
Approved states for this course are listed at the bottom of this page.
What It Costs — and How to Pay Less
Physical Therapy 204 is $40 for 2 CE hours — $20 per hour. Multi-course discounts apply automatically in the cart — 10% on 6–9 hours and 20% on 10 or more — with no promo code to enter.
The whole Physical Therapy series is 8 CE hours: 204 pairs most directly with Dr. O'Hara's 205 Lumbar Spine, Hip and Pelvis (2 CE · $40) for the full kinetic chain, and the three modality courses — 201 Laser Therapy (2 CE · $40), 202 TENS for Pain Management (1 CE · free) and 203 Ultrasound (1 CE · $20) — cover the passive modalities this course draws on.
References
- National Library of Medicine, PubMed Central: PMC7212929 (course reference as listed on the record).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Physical Therapy 204 cover?
Common lower extremity injuries — also described as lower limb or leg injuries — as they present in sports, everyday activities and recreation: a detailed exploration of lower extremity anatomy and physiology, the injury mechanisms and contributing factors, the symptoms, the diagnostic tools available in a chiropractic office, the chiropractic therapeutic techniques that apply, and the exercise strategies for prevention and rehabilitation.
Who teaches the course, and who is it for?
Dennis O'Hara, DC, DACBSP — Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, former chiropractor for D.C. United and MMA ringside physician — teaches the 2-hour course. It is written for Doctors of Chiropractic who see lower extremity injuries in practice and want a practical, office-based approach to diagnosis, management, prevention and rehabilitation.
Can a chiropractor treat a leg, knee or ankle injury, or do I need physical therapy?
Chiropractors evaluate and manage many common lower extremity injuries in the office — the course covers the in-office diagnostic tools, the therapeutic techniques and the exercise-based prevention and rehabilitation strategies that apply. Injuries that need imaging, surgical opinion or a different specialist are identified in the diagnostic process and referred. A chiropractor can examine the injury, explain what is involved, and set out a plan or a referral.
How is the course delivered, and how do I earn the CE credit?
Physical Therapy 204 is online and on-demand: you start immediately after checkout and work at your own pace. When you pass the post-course assessment your completion is recorded electronically and your certificate is issued right away. CCEDseminars is PACE Provider #34015544 and the course is co-sponsored by Texas Chiropractic College; completions are reported to CE Broker for the states served. Approved states are listed at the bottom of this page, and confirming your own board's requirements remains your responsibility.
What pairs well with Physical Therapy 204?
Dr. O'Hara's Physical Therapy 205: Lumbar Spine, Hip and Pelvis is the companion course — together the two cover the kinetic chain from the lumbar spine to the foot, and 205's feet-up biomechanical analysis starts where 204 leaves off. The three modality courses (201 Laser Therapy, 202 TENS for Pain Management, 203 Ultrasound) cover the passive modalities used in lower extremity care. The whole series is 8 CE hours, and the multi-course discount applies automatically when the hours add up.
State approval and licensing reminder. CCEDseminars is PACE Provider #34015544. Approved states for this course are listed at the bottom of this page, and board rules on online hours change — confirming your own board's current requirements before you enroll is your responsibility.
Physical Therapy 204: Physical Therapy for the Lower Extremity
2 CE hours · $40 · online, on demand · Dennis O'Hara, DC, DACBSP
CCEDseminars · PACE Provider #34015544 · Reviewed by Monte Horne, DC · Last updated October 20, 2026 (CT)