Course Instructor

Mark S. Albert, MED, PT, ATC, SCS has over 32 years of clinical experience in sports and orthopedic physical therapy settings. Mark is one of the first therapists recognized as a Board Certified Specialist in Sports, having been certified in 1987. He has presented over 200 courses and seminars on specialty areas such as sports injury, management of shoulder, knee dysfunction and exercise rehabilitation. Mark has worked in a variety of settings, treating athletes and orthopedic injuries for all ages and abilities. Mark taught for the Georgia State physical therapy program on topics including prevention and care of athletic injuries, abnormal exercise physiology, orthopedic hip and knee, orthopedic shoulder and thorax and exercise physiology. Mark served on the editorial board of JOSPT, the Journal of Isokinetic and Exercise Science and Prevention Magazine and is an internationally recognized author of many publications in the areas of orthopedic and sports therapy, isokinetics and rehabilitation. Some of his article titles include: Rehabilitation of the Knee, A Problem Solving Approach, Isokinetic Assessment of Inertial Training, Homestudy Guide to Orthopedic Series and Concepts of Muscle Training. Mark has also published a book titled Principles of Knee Treatment and Rehabilitation and is the author of the textbook Eccentric Muscle Training in Sports and Orthopedics, Second Edition, which is considered to be a classic reference tool and was recently reprinted in Japanese and French. In addition to his extensive writing career Mark also served as the athletic trainer for the Georgia Chiefs, Georgia Tech Association, as well as three other universities and several high schools. Mark Alberts extensive research background and clinical experience enable him to provide the most up to date information in his courses.h individualized to each patient rather than to each diagnosis. Mr. Albert presents this course for North American Seminars throughout the United States.

Evaluation and Treatment of Shoulder Biomechanics

This two-day intermediate level course is designed to emphasize the clinical guidelines utilized when developing an evidence-based rehabilitation program. Biomechanics form the keystone philosophy for a multi-modal treatment approach; emphasizing both manual treatment/assessment and dynamic exercise methods. Current evidence-based interventions are presented and analyzed for a variety of diagnoses. Postsurgical programs and time phased rehab progression are thoroughly discussed for diagnoses such as: rotator cuff tendonitis, tears, ligamentous injuries and dislocation. Evaluation and treatment techniques for specialized sports shoulder injuries and dysfunctions include rotator cuff undersurface tears, dead-arm syndrome, scapular neuritis, myofascial syndromes and microtrauma principles. The instructor will describe essential components of overhead performance biomechanics and relate specific injuries and treatment concepts for the myriad of sports that involve throwing motions, swimming strokes and weight training for the upper extremity. Clinicians will also be presented with information and techniques on how to analyze and recognize dysfunction phases for painful, stiff shoulders (adhesive capsulitis), in addition to understanding the prognosis of recovery while incorporating evidence-based manual therapy techniques. The presentation of rehabilitation programs are based on actual patient cases and outcomes. The assessment and treatment techniques will be thoroughly practiced during the laboratory sessions. This course incorporates the use of exercise and manual skills combined with new evidence-based perspectives to promote excellent patient outcomes. Category: physical therapy continuing education course, occupational therapy continuing education course


  • Incorporate the understanding of shoulder biomechanics into a comprehensive shoulder evaluation.
  • Have an increased understanding of common shoulder dysfunctions.
  • Utilize the special tests of the shoulder to determine dysfunction.
  • Understand the components of overhead performance biomechanics as it relates to injuries of sporting events that involve throwing motions, swimming strokes and weight training for the upper extremity.
  • Incorporate myofascial trigger point therapy as an integral part of the rehabilitation program.
  • Develop specialized assessment and treatment programs for specific sports injuries to include: rotator cuff undersurface tears, dead arm syndrome, suprascapular neuritis, myofascial syndromes and microtraumas.
  • Identify the dysfunction phases of adhesive capsulitis, painful shoulder and integrate evidence-based rehabilitation techniques to maximize outcomes.
  • Analyze available multimodal treatment and rehabilitation techniques.
  • Develop role of current evidence-based information for effective shoulder treatments.


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    Evaluation and Treatment of Shoulder Biomechanics



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    Mar 03, 12Mar 04, 12Tri-City Wellness Center

    Carlsbad, CA

    		$399.0015.00View HotelsRegister
    Mar 24, 12Mar 25, 12Mercy Hospital and Medical Center

    Chicago, IL

    		$399.0018.00View HotelsRegister
    Apr 28, 12Apr 29, 12HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Henderson

    Henderson, NV

    		$399.0015.00View HotelsRegister
    May 05, 12May 06, 12Northwest Hospital and Medical Center

    Seattle, WA

    		$399.0015.00View HotelsRegister
    Jun 02, 12Jun 03, 12John Heinz Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine

    Wilkes-Barre, PA

    		$399.0015.00View HotelsRegister
    Sep 22, 12Sep 23, 12St. Anthony's Medical Center

    St. Louis, MO

    		$399.0015.00View HotelsRegister
    Oct 13, 12Oct 14, 12Methodist Dallas Medical Center

    Dallas, TX

    		$399.0015.00View HotelsRegister
    Nov 10, 12Nov 11, 12West Suburban Medical Center

    Oak Park, IL

    		$399.0018.00View HotelsRegister

    All courses are pre-approved by the state licensing boards for physical therapist and occupational therapist license renewal in the state the course is offered. For additional inquiry regarding approval in a particular state contact us


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