Non-Operative Shoulder Rehabilitation: Current Concepts in the Evaluation and Treatment of the Painful Shoulder

• Review general upper extremity shoulder anatomy and physiology
• Analyze specialized tests to identify the pathomechanics of shoulder pain with hands on lab
• Demonstrate scapula assessment to aid in diagnosis of shoulder pain and identify muscular imbalance
• Review common shoulder diagnosis, current concepts in treatment techniques and case study presentations
• Apply current concepts in manual techniques for the treatment of the painful shoulder
• Analyze therapeutic exercises and home exercise plans
• View adjunctive treatment techniques and modalities
• Apply current concepts from evaluation to discharge

Specific diagnosis within the realm of shoulder pain can be problematic. It is unrealistic for a single test to make a pathognomonic diagnosis, but there are clinical tests with varying levels of sensitivity and specificity that, when clustered together, can aid the clinician in determining proper pathology. The clinician must decide between various manual techniques, exercises, modalities and adjunctive treatment techniques.
In this exciting, interactive, one-day seminar is you willpractice multiple specialized tests and determine how to cluster them to improve accuracy of diagnosis. Participants will have the opportunity to practice various mobilization and stabilization techniques to address limitations in range of motion and pain. With hands-on labs and case studies participants will be educated on current concepts in adjunctive treatment techniques, such as instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, therapeutic taping and ergonomic adaptations, which can be immediately incorporated into practice.