The Functional Anatomy Series: Trapezius

The Functional Anatomy Series: Trapezius
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  • Immediately improve your knowledge of the function of the trapezius
  • Concise information regarding the functional anatomy of the trapezius and how it relates to rehabilitationinterventions
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The trapezius is a much-maligned muscle group in the rehabilitation world. Dysfunction of this muscle has been ascribed to cause everything from headaches to shoulderpain. This course will review the functional anatomy of the trapezius and how it relates to movement of the cervicothoracic spine and shoulder complex. The course will also delve into the potential clinical presentation of dysfunction of this muscle group and treatment options to manage it.

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

Highlights

  • Immediately improve your knowledge of the function of the trapezius
  • Concise information regarding the functional anatomy of the trapezius and how it relates to rehabilitationinterventions
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4/5

Sarah (VA) on Apr 21, 2026

please show exercises with patients moving through the exercises

5/5

Donna (FL) on Apr 01, 2026

learned a lot . good program

5/5

Kelby (TX) on Mar 16, 2026

strengthen the uts!

4/5

ALVIN (IL) on Mar 08, 2026

no comment.

4/5

Olga (CT) on Feb 05, 2026

i loved the review of the anatomy, it helped me get into the midset of the course.

4/5

Michele (TX) on Dec 30, 2025

content was excellent. please provide more anatomical visuals\/videos to re-enforce content. also my audio stopped half way through and i had to read the remainder of the video.

5/5

Lynda (AR) on Dec 05, 2025

excellent instructor!

5/5

Lori (VA) on Nov 27, 2025

loved the action slides of muscle activation and anatomy review

4/5

Robert (FL) on Nov 04, 2025

i like the articulation and the example used in clinical practice to differentiate. good examples

5/5

Rick (CA) on Nov 04, 2025

3-d models would be great

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