Rehabilitation of Sports Injuries of the Shoulder

Shoulder injuries are a common issue in athletes presenting to rehabilitation. Specific shoulder dysfunctionsare more often encountered in the sport participant which requires specific knowledge for successful rehab management. This course will present the current evidence on sports-related shoulder injuries. It will specifically cover pathophysiology, etiology of injuries, and the effects on ADLs/IADLs. The content covered will also include reviews of current evidence in the rehab management for these patients and ideas for application in the clinical setting.

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

Highlights

• Improve your clinical skills on rehab management strategies for commonly encountered sports- related shoulder injuries
• Clinically applicable strategies for shoulder rehab that you can implement to improve the safety and ability to return to sport activity