Raising the Standard of Performance Health in Live Entertainment.
Designed for physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, athletic trainers, and healthcare professionals, our Backstage Education Course provides practical, hands-on training for clinicians looking to develop specialized skills in entertainment and performing arts medicine. Learn directly from experienced Neuro Tour instructors and gain the knowledge, confidence, and clinical reasoning needed to succeed in backstage and production environments.
Register for the Next CourseWhy this course exists
Live entertainment presents challenges unlike any other clinical setting.
Treating a performer backstage requires more than technical skill. It requires:
Quick clinical decision-making
An understanding of movement and performance
Exceptional manual therapy
The ability to work well within the fast-paced rhythm of a production.
The Backstage Education Course was created to prepare clinicians for these unique environments by combining evidence-based education with real-world application from the field.
Whether your goal is to work with performers, expand your clinical expertise, or explore a career in entertainment medicine, this course provides the foundation to begin that journey.
Course Modules
What You'll Learn
01
Backstage Assessment & Injury Management
Learn to perform efficient assessments and deliver effective treatment in time-sensitive backstage environments.
02
Manual Therapy Techniques
Develop practical, hands-on treatment skills for performers through advanced manual therapy approaches and integrated musculoskeletal care.
03
Vocal & Jaw Treatment
Gain an introduction to vocal and jaw physical therapy techniques and understand the role of performance health in vocal care.
04
Movement & Performance Analysis
Understand movement patterns, biomechanics, and performance demands to better identify injury risk before it becomes a limitation.
05
Production & Backstage Logistics
Learn how to integrate into productions professionally, communicate effectively, and navigate the unique expectations of backstage healthcare.
06
Continuity of Care
Build treatment plans that support performers consistently throughout rehearsals, performances, and touring schedules.
Built for Real-World Application
Our education doesn't end with lectures.
Participants spend two intensive days combining classroom instruction with hands-on labs, practical demonstrations, and collaborative learning designed to mirror the realities of live performance environments.
From rapid backstage assessments to manual therapy techniques and production-specific considerations, every aspect of the course is designed to be immediately applicable in practice.
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for clinicians looking to expand their expertise in performance health and entertainment medicine, including:
Physical Therapists
Physical Therapist Assistants
Athletic Trainers
Sports Medicine Professionals
Clinicians with an interest in performing arts medicine
Whether you're exploring this specialty for the first time or looking to advance your existing skills, the course provides practical education that can be applied immediately in clinical practice.
Course Information
Everything you need before you register.
Duration
Two-Day Intensive Program
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Continuing Education
6 Continuing Competency Units (CCUs)*
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Course Format
Lectures • Hands-On Labs • Practical Demonstrations • Clinical Discussion
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Tuition
Available when registration opens
Registration details and current pricing are available when registration opens.
Upcoming Dates
Announced via Instagram & mailing list
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Registration
Join the next course.
Places are limited and released when registration opens for each session.
Two-day intensive
6 CCUs
Labs & demonstrations
6 modules
Continue Your Journey
The Backstage Education Course introduces clinicians to the unique world of entertainment and performing arts medicine. For those looking to build a long-term career in touring and live production, the Neuro Tour Fellowship provides advanced training, mentorship, and hands-on experience designed to prepare practitioners for the highest level of performance health.
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Ready to Learn Backstage Performance Health?
Join clinicians from across the country for an immersive educational experience designed to elevate your skills and expand your understanding of performance health in live entertainment.