About Whelton Methods®
Dr. Whelton has developed a series of clinical methods and protocols informed by his extensive experience and research into the root causes of common conditions treated by rehabilitation professionals. His published work outlines these insights, which have been adopted by clinicians worldwide.
Practitioners who have integrated these techniques into their practice report positive outcomes and improvements with patients presenting complex or persistent conditions. While results vary depending on individual cases and clinical context, these methods offer a valuable framework to support clinical decision-making in challenging rehabilitation scenarios.
Online, Home-Study Courses
The Lumbar/Shoulder/Knee, Cervical/Wrist/TMJ, Thoracic/Hand/Foot/Pelvic Floor, and Hip/Elbow/Ankle in-depth myofascial courses—designed to support clinicians in addressing pain relief—are now available online for licensed rehabilitation professionals.
Instant Pain Relief for Patients
Many clinicians who have completed these courses report being able to support pain relief and improved range of motion in a significant portion of their patients, often noting immediate changes during treatment. Results may vary based on patient condition, clinical setting, and practitioner experience.
Continuing Education
Upon completion of any course, continuing education units (CEUs) will be issued, and you may submit them to your respective boards for approval.
Unparalleled Resources
The in-depth myofascial course includes lectures, hands-on lab sessions, and approximately 1,000 pages of detailed anatomical maps illustrating points associated with musculoskeletal pain modulation, often referred to as "off switches" in clinical practice.
About Dr. Whelton
Ryan Whelton, DPT is best known for his publications and teachings of proposed root causes of numerous orthopedic conditions.
He published the Root Cause of SI joint Dysfunction in the Journal of Practical Pain Management in 2020. He published the Root Cause of Plantar Fasciitis in the Journal of PPM in 2021. This paper also details the root cause of Achilles Tendonitis, Shin Splints, Anterior Tibialis Tendonitis and also works for Sever's disease. He published Root Cause of Sacral Torsion, Sacral Shear, Anterior Sacral Tilt in 2022. Also, in 2022 he published Shoulder Pain: Causation, Differential Diagnosis and Physical Therapy. In this paper he details the root cause and/or effective protocols for posterior shoulder impingement syndrome and eleven other conditions.
His methods are now being used all over the world and in the MLB and NFL. His papers have become ranked in search results on Google. He was part of the medical staff for the NFL Super Bowl XXXVIII Champion New England Patriots.
Dr. Whelton received a full football scholarship to Northeastern University where he attained his Bachelors, Masters, and Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees. He is currently the owner of Sport and Spine Physical Therapy and Wellness Center in Tampa, FL.
When not treating patients he teaches clinicians around the world. He enjoys, yoga, working out, golfing, skiing, Aikido and considers himself a recreational quantum physicist as he is passionate about decoding the secrets of the universe. He is a father of three and a loving husband.
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our Courses
Courses are open to licensed health care practitioners. Whelton Methods® are now being used in the NFL and MLB and Division 1 Collegiate Sports.
Introductory Shoulder Course
Sciatica/Cervical Radiculopathy Course
The Rehab Results Course
Whelton Myofascial Referral Technique®
Online Beginner Course
Whelton Myofascial Referral Technique®
Online In-Depth Course
