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Description
Through this live webinar, participants will learn how to assess the shoulder joint complex more effectively and efficiently, including a fresh way to look at muscle re-education and strengthening of the shoulder. This webinar focuses on using a manual therapy approach of Test-Treat-Retest to combine evaluation and treatment into one.
At the completion of this webinar, the participant will be able to:
| 1. | Accurately describe 6 anatomical structures of the shoulder complex and their application to joint mechanics, shoulder movement and shoulder dysfunction |
| 2. | Accurately describe the assessment concepts for shoulder joint mobilizations and myofascial release of the shoulder |
| 3. | Demonstrate 6 joint assessments with proficiency and skill |
| 4. | Demonstrate 6 soft tissue assessment techniques with proficiency and skill |
| 5. | Independently discuss strengthening and movement re-education |
Continuing Education
This webinar is approved for 3 hours in the following states for PTs and PTAs: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MO, MT, NV, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NC, ND, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WY
Course Outline
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Section 1 |
Introduction to a comprehensive approach to treatment of the shoulder complex (10 minutes) |
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Section 2 |
Overview of anatomy of the shoulder complex and its effect on mobilizations, myofascial release (MFR), etc. (30 minutes) |
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Section 3 |
Functional joint mobilization and MFR (60 minutes) |
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Section 4 |
S-C joints, A-C joints, Scap-thor joint, GH joint and 1st Rib (50 minutes) |
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Section 5 |
Anterior, Superior and Posterior Soft Tissue Assessment (30 minutes) |
