Advanced Management of the Shoulder Girdle Complex

Shoulder impairments are a major cause of musculoskeletal disability in the United States. Shoulder disease can include rotator cuff impairment, subacromial pain syndrome, adhesive capsulitis, shoulder instability, intra- articular shoulder impairments, as well as the regional interdependence of the shoulder. Chronic shoulder pain has been estimated to affect approximately 8% of all American adults. Rotator cuff pathology is the leading cause of shoulder-related disability.

Treatment of subacromial pain syndrome of the shoulder has changed significantly in recent years. The term impingement of the rotator cuff is not sufficient to cover the pathology. There is no convincing evidence that surgical treatment for SAPS is more effective than conservative management. This course provides specific information for current evidence-based diagnosis, management, and treatment of shoulder girdle impairments, within a primary musculoskeletal presentation with emphasis on evaluation, manual therapy, and corrective therapeutic exercise to improve patient outcomes.

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

Highlights

• Hands-on instruction in manual therapy techniques and exercise interventions
• Techniques for a quick restoration of function to the shoulder girdle which may challenge current concepts of shoulder impairment management
• Solutions for primary shoulder subacromial pain syndrome (formally shoulder impingement), rotator cuff impairment, shoulder instability, adhesive capsulitis, intra- articular shoulder impairments and the regional interdependence of the shoulder