Stephen (Chris) Owens

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Stephen (Chris) Owens

PT, ScD, OCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT

Stephen (Chris) Owens PT, ScD, OCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT, has over 20 years experience treating patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Dr. Owens was recognized in 1998 by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a certified strength and conditioning specialist. In 2006, he became a board-certified clinical specialist in orthopedics, and was accepted as fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. Dr. Owens has published many peer-review articles and presented his distinguished research at conferences in orthopedic manual physical therapy. He has offered continuing education instruction nationally for physical therapists in orthopedic manual physical therapy for 15 years. Dr. Owens has taught musculoskeletal management at the Hampton University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Connecticut and his Doctorate of Science from Texas Tech University Health Science Center.

Upcoming In-Person Courses

500+

In-Person Courses Annually

4.7 (2575 Ratings)

Effective Manual Therapy Techniques for the Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Spine: A Comprehensive Approach to Patient Examination, Treatment, and Management of Spine Pain

Effective Manual Therapy Techniques for the Cervical, Thoracic, and...

Stephen (Chris) Owens PT, ScD, OCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT

Fairfax, VA

05-16-2026 |
8:00 AM- 3:30 PM Eastern

4.7 (1443 Ratings)

Manual Therapy for Shoulder Impingement: A Comprehensive Approach to Patient Examination and Treatment

Manual Therapy for Shoulder Impingement: A Comprehensive Approach t...

Stephen (Chris) Owens PT, ScD, OCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT

Fairfax, VA

05-17-2026 |
8:00 AM- 11:15 AM Eastern

4.7 (1148 Ratings)

Manual Therapy for the Stiff Shoulder: A Comprehensive Approach to Patient Examination and Treatment

Manual Therapy for the Stiff Shoulder: A Comprehensive Approach to ...

Stephen (Chris) Owens PT, ScD, OCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT

Fairfax, VA

05-17-2026 |
12:30 PM- 3:45 PM Eastern

Upcoming Live Webinars

200+

Live Webinars Annually

4.6 (594 Ratings)

Manual Therapy for the Elbow and Wrist: A Comprehensive Approach to Patient Examination and Treatment

Manual Therapy for the Elbow and Wrist: A Comprehensive Approach to...

Stephen (Chris) Owens PT, ScD, OCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT

04-29-2026 |
4:00 PM- 7:15 PM Eastern

Moving Beyond Hurt = Harm

Stephen (Chris) Owens PT, ScD, OCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT

06-18-2026 |
5:00 PM- 7:00 PM Eastern

On-Demand Video Courses

600+

On-Demand Video/Text Courses

4.5 (3661 Ratings)

Evaluation of the Shoulder Complex: An Evidence-Based Approach to Clinical Decision Making

Evaluation of the Shoulder Complex: An Evidence-Based Approach to C...

Stephen (Chris) Owens PT, ScD, OCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT

Available 24/7

4.6 (594 Ratings)

Manual Therapy for the Elbow and Wrist: A Comprehensive Approach to Patient Examination and Treatment

Manual Therapy for the Elbow and Wrist: A Comprehensive Approach to...

Stephen (Chris) Owens PT, ScD, OCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT

Available 24/7

4.7 (2575 Ratings)

Effective Manual Therapy Techniques for the Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Spine: A Comprehensive Approach to Patient Examination, Treatment, and Management of Spine Pain

Effective Manual Therapy Techniques for the Cervical, Thoracic, and...

Stephen (Chris) Owens PT, ScD, OCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT

Available 24/7

4.7 (1443 Ratings)

Manual Therapy for Shoulder Impingement: A Comprehensive Approach to Patient Examination and Treatment

Manual Therapy for Shoulder Impingement: A Comprehensive Approach t...

Stephen (Chris) Owens PT, ScD, OCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT

Available 24/7

4.7 (1148 Ratings)

Manual Therapy for the Stiff Shoulder: A Comprehensive Approach to Patient Examination and Treatment

Manual Therapy for the Stiff Shoulder: A Comprehensive Approach to ...

Stephen (Chris) Owens PT, ScD, OCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT

Available 24/7

4.6 (2323 Ratings)

Evaluation of Anterior Knee Pain: An Evidence-Based Approach to Clinical Decision Making

Evaluation of Anterior Knee Pain: An Evidence-Based Approach to Cli...

Stephen (Chris) Owens PT, ScD, OCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT

Available 24/7

4.5 (1585 Ratings)

Evaluation of Inversion Ankle Sprains

Stephen (Chris) Owens PT, ScD, OCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT

Available 24/7

4.5 (1224 Ratings)

Evaluation of the Hip Complex

Stephen (Chris) Owens PT, ScD, OCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT

Available 24/7

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