Rehab of the Shoulder--EBOOK VERSION (30 contact hours) (#438e)

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This course is for any physical or occupational therapy clinician who is entrusted with treating clients with mechanical or pathological shoulder dysfunction. This is an in-depth course based on the 5th Edition of Robert A. Donatelli’s Physical Therapy of the Shoulder. The comprehensive text is written by physicians and physical therapists and covers a wealth of information on diagnosis and treatment of shoulder conditions, including anatomy and mechanics, examination techniques, neurologic considerations, referred pain, rehabilitation of throwing injuries, and specific pathologies (impingement, instability, frozen shoulder, rotator cuff, total shoulder replacement, and more). The well-illustrated section on treatment approaches offers techniques in manual therapy, trigger point management, and strengthening that the therapist can use immediately in the clinic. Contains the most up to date information available to date!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------***COURSE OBJECTIVES*** After successfully completing this continuing education course, the learner should be able to: • Understand functional anatomy and mechanics of the shoulder • Identify the components of overhand throwing injuries of the shoulder and implement rehabilitation for throwing athletes • Complete a thorough examination and evaluation of shoulder conditions, including the use of special tests • Recognize the interrelationship of the spine, rib cage, and shoulder, and its implications for treating patients with shoulder pain and dysfunction • Understand and evaluate neuropathic shoulder pain • Explain concepts of neuromuscular control of the shoulder and apply these concepts to treatment decisions • Be familiar with identification, evaluation, and treatment options for brachial plexus lesions • Identify visceral causes of referred shoulder pain and know when to refer patients for further medical evaluation • Understand the pathomechanics of, specific treatment considerations for, and prognosis for a wide variety of musculoskeletal shoulder conditions such as: impingement, instability, frozen shoulder, rotator cuff pathology and repair, total shoulder replacement • Use manual therapy techniques to appropriately address shoulder conditions • Explain principles of shoulder-complex strength training • Design appropriate in-clinic, home program, and athletic rehab exercise plans • Understand surgical approaches to rotator cuff repairs, shoulder instabilities, and shoulder arthroplasties and implement appropriate post-surgical rehab care

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