BAR INSTITUTE
BAR Institute delivers expert-level, evidence-informed courses designed for current and future healthcare practitioners focused on hypermobility and connective tissue disorders. Rooted in the BAR Approach™, our offerings empower clinicians with the clinical reasoning and practical tools needed to confidently care for complex, hypermobile patients.
Who Should Enroll
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Rehabilitation Professionals such as PT and OT
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Physicians, NPs, PAs, and Nurses
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Mental health professionals
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Students in clinical training or graduate health programs (Student Discount Available)
Upcoming Courses
Management of Hypermobility: Pathophysiology & Clinical Applications
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Date: Thursday November 13, 2025
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Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm CT
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Format: 2 Hour Live Virtual Course
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CEU: Will provide Certificate of Completion and documentation for self-submittal
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Cost: $75
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Details: Condensed course that explores a variety of pathologies associated with hypermobility as well as the cascading systemic effects that can complicate treatment. Special emphasis will be placed on understanding these interrelationships and their implications for participation in activities of daily living.
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Registration:
Management of Hypermobility: Clinical Observations & Implications for Treatment
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Date: Saturday December 6th, 2025
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Time: 8-12pm
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Format: 4 Hour In-Person Lecture @ BAR Therapies
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CEU: 4 Units Approved by Oklahoma PT & OT Board
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Cost: $250
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Details: Full course that explores a variety of pathologies associated with hypermobility as well as the cascading systemic effects that can complicate treatment. Special emphasis will be placed on understanding these interrelationships and their implications for body mechanics. Will discuss strategies and interventions for the breaking the "Cycle of Doom."
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Anatomy & High Risk Injury Patterns in Overhead Athletes
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Details: We’re offering a small group course designed just for coaches. Together, we’ll walk through the key anatomy behind overhead athletes and how that knowledge can be applied to keep your athletes healthier and stronger. This isn’t about memorizing muscles for the sake of it. It’s about connecting the dots so you can spot risks early and put strategies in place that actually reduce injuries. The course is capped at 8 coaches to keep things hands-on and personal. During this 2 hour in-person course, you’ll not only learn but also practice exercises that target the high-risk patterns we see most often in overhead athletes. The goal? Practical tools you can take back to your athletes right away. If you’re ready to add more science (and less injury) to your coaching, inquire below in speaking & book section.
Speaking & Booking
Dr. Allyson Barnes is a seasoned national speaker with expertise in hypermobility rehabilitation bringing expert insight into how this invisible illness affects individuals, communities, and healthcare systems. She has shared her clinical insights with both physical and occupational therapy graduate programs and presented her research at prestigious conferences including the American College of Sports Medicine and the Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association. Her engagement extends beyond academia. Dr. Allyson has also presented at national training conferences on topics such as improving inter-generational communication to enhance knowledge translation within Rotary International. She has also provided informational meetings about early signs of symptomatic hypermobility to youth athletic teams.
If you’d like to invite Dr. Allyson to speak at your event, conference, or academic graduate program, please complete our booking form to discuss topics, availability, and speaking fees.