Shoulder Disorders

With the CDC reporting more than 13 million Americans seeking medical treatment annually, shoulder dysfunction is one of the most pervasive orthopedic conditions attended to by clinicians. However, due to the complex nature of the joint and surrounding soft tissue, treating the pain and disability of upper quadrant musculoskeletal disorders presents a challenge to even the most experienced therapists. Withchanges in health care and third-party reimbursement, therapists must be proactive and adequately trained in the provision of services related to the rotator cuff, impingement syndrome, idiopathic adhesive capsulitis, and other less common impairments. In the era of evidence-based treatment and client-centered care, treatment approaches and good clinical reasoning skills must be employed to treat these conditions effectively and efficiently.

The purpose of this hands-on workshop is to assist the clinician, therapist, and trainer in the advancement of their expertise in evaluating and treating frequently seen shoulder conditions. Dr. Earley will take you step-by-step through the pathoanatomy of the shoulder and the assessment ofdysfunction around the scapulothoracic and gleno-humeral joints utilizing case studies of shoulder problems. Current evidence-based interventions are presented and analyzed for a variety of diagnoses. Participants will return to their practice with more tools to evaluate, assess and treat difficult shoulder problems in less time and with less expense to the patient.

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Athletic Trainers

Highlights

• Conservative rehab approaches which restore optimal shoulder biomechanics and pain-free motion
• Incorporation of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) into treatment plans
• 4 vital exercise programs and approaches for impingement, tissue lesions, tears, and capsular restrictions
• Rehabilitation for the various phases of shoulderimpingement syndrome, rotator cuff, adhesive capsulitis, bicipital tendonitis, AC joint sprains, labral injuries, andthoracic outlet syndrome
• "Bottom up" and "top down" recovery strategies to manage shoulder and upper quadrant dysfunction
• Cuff and capsular tissue elongation strategies for theposterior, inferior, and anterior shoulder complex
• Interactive labs and case studies of shoulder problemsand dysfunction