Successful evaluation and treatment of the shoulder complex entails an accurate understanding of its normal and abnormal anatomy, pathomechanics and biomechanics. Treatment of the shoulder can be complex and confusing based upon the multitude of approaches that exist.  By utilizing a systematic approach, therapists and athletic trainers may focus on a problem-solving basis to accurately and successfully evaluate patients with a variety of shoulder conditions. Included in this two-day workshop is an overview of the most common orthopedic conditions in which therapeutic intervention is indicated, evaluation and treatment schemes to promote successful outcomes and significant lab time. Attendees will further their development involving effective evaluation and treatment (surgical as well as non-surgical); including differential diagnosis, manual therapy, exercise prescription and evidence supported treatment techniques for the shoulder proper.

 

This is an intermediate level course.

 

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    Faculty

    Educational Credit

    A certificate of attendance for 15 Contact Hourswill be awarded to each participant. All Therapy Network Seminars are pre‐approved for CEUs in the state where the course is conducted when required for PT, OT, ATs & Assistants.

    Therapy Network, Inc. (BOC AP#: P2563) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Certified Athletic Trainers. Our seminars are eligible for a maximum of 15 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.

    AOTA Approved Provider of Continuing Education # 3073 Category 1 Domain of OT. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsements of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA

    Audience

    This course is intended for PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs, and ATs

    NOTE: Nothing in this course is to enable or permit the learner to apply techniques outside of the scope of practice in their individual state and discipline.

    Objectives

    • Identify evidence supported treatment techniques used in shoulder rehabilitation
    • Perform modified examination techniques and “special test” based upon history, screening and stage of the condition e.g. acute vs chronic
    • Perform modified examination techniques and “special test” based upon history, screening and stage of the condition e.g. acute vs chronic
    • Perform basic and advanced mobilization and other manual therapy techniques to help facilitate normal recovery.
    • Demonstrate appropriate exercise prescription and dosing based on the stage of the condition and the recovery process.

    Participants Comments

    • “Best course I have been to in a long, long time”
    • “Excellent - with good application to all populations”
    • “Excellent Speaker! - easy to follow for all levels and respectful to all disciplines”
    • “Awesome! - I really got a lot out of this course.”
    • “ I appreciated the down-to-earth style & the objective approach. It really helped me re-focus on
      my Tx rational”

    Schedule

    • Day 1

      8:00 Continental Breakfast and Registration
      8:30 Functional Shoulder Complex Anatomy
      10:15 BREAK
      10:30 Functional Shoulder Complex Biomechanics
      11:00 Orthopedic Shoulder Complex Evaluation and Demonstration
      12:00 LUNCH (ON YOUR OWN)
      1:00 Evaluation Practice Lab
      1:45 Joint Mobilization of the Shoulder Complex (Basic and Advanced Techniques) Lab
      2:30 Joint Mobilization Lab
      - Small group work
      3:15 BREAK
      3:30 Common Pathologies of the Shoulder Complex and their management
      - Impingement Syndrome
      - Rotator Cuff Dysfunction
      5:30 Adjourn

    • Day 2

      8:00 Common Pathologies Cont.
      - Glenohumeral Hypermobility/”Instability”
      - Labral Injuries
      - Adhesive Capsulitis and Loss of ROM
      10:00 BREAK
      10:15 Continuation of Shoulder Complex Conditions
      - Arthroplasty (Total, Hemi and Reverse)
      - Biceps Injuries
      - Fractures
      12:00 LUNCH (ON YOUR OWN)
      1:00 Evidence Based Concepts of Rehabilitation Treatment
      1:30 Advanced Manual Therapy Techniques
      - Lab Practice Time (small group practice)
      2:30 BREAK
      2:45 Therapy Techniques Continued
      4:00 Exercise Prescription
      5:00 Adjourn

    Cancellation Policy

    Registration fee less a $75 administrative charge is refundable if cancellation received 14 days prior to program date. No refunds will be given after that time. Therapy Network, Inc. reserves the right to cancel a seminar and will refund in full the registration fee only. TNI is NOT responsible for registrants nonrefundable airfare, accommodations or fees.