Treatment for Weightlifting Injuries of the Shoulder

Weight training is an activity that individuals of all ages engage in to improve health, increase their ability to perform their ADLs, and improve athletic performance. The shoulder is one of the most injured areas when individuals engage in this activity. This course will specifically cover the different types of weight training activities and lifts within these activities that may cause shoulder injuries. It will improve the participant's understanding of how specific types of weight training increase the possibility of shoulder injury. It will also cover common clinical patterns/presentations in the evaluation process and how to effectively manage these individuals in the clinical setting using manual therapy/hands-on techniques and therapeutic exercises along with modifications for different types of exercises.

Highlights

• From fitness to CrossFit, find the most effective shoulder treatments that are unique to weightlifting injuries
• Integrate learning into your PT/OT/ATC practice using real-world case examples of weightlifting-related shoulder injuries and strategies to reduce pain

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