Orthopedic Management of the Neurologically Involved Shoulder

Course Outline

North American Seminars presents this two-day intermediate level shoulder course which provides a thorough analysis of evaluation and treatment of the neurologically involved shoulder. The concepts and principles demonstrated in this course enhance both the clinician’s knowledge base and hands-on skills. This course enables the clinician to identify impairments in alignment, movement patterns, musculoskeletal dysfunctions and potential pain producers. Course instruction is enhanced by hands-on practice of the treatment approaches for soft tissue, joint and neural mobilization techniques, and taping techniques. The mobilization techniques instructed include concepts based on neural mobilization, NDT techniques, mobilization with movement, and soft tissue mobilization. These techniques can also be applied to a multitude of impairments such as CVA, spinal cord, traumatic brain injury, peripheral nerve injuries as well as orthopedic pathologies and status post surgeries. Lab exercises and case studies also demonstrate the utilization of the Disablement Model, particularly the Nagi Scheme. The interactive lecture and laboratory sessions prepare the medical professional to identify effective rehabilitation procedures for safe therapeutic management. The incorporation of physiological and accessory movement and the unique combination of the techniques used for treatment in this class ultimately result in increased range of motion and overall achievement of positive functional outcomes. This course material assists the clinician in becoming more efficient with diagnosing, documenting, communicating and progressing the patient to a more functional level. Clinicians can immediately apply this information to develop comprehensive evaluation and treatment programs for the neurologically involved shoulder.


Course Objectives

• Properly evaluate and develop appropriate treatment programs for the neurologically involved shoulder.
• Perform evaluative procedures and assess findings for impairments in alignment, movement patterns,and musculoskeletal dysfunctions.
• Assess and develop treatment programs for specific musculoskeletal restrictions in the neurologically involved shoulder.
• Describe a typical implementation of a neurologic and orthopedic treatment plan for the shoulder girdle.
• Identify, assess and treat potential pain producers in the neurologically involved shoulder.
• Describe the movement analysis model in relation to shoulder complex motion.
• Identify normal and abnormal shoulder mechanics relative to functional tasks.
• Demonstrate manual skills to include soft tissue, neural and accessory joint mobilization.
• Perform shoulder taping techniques to enhance the patient’s functional level.
• Demonstrate soft tissue mobilization techniques specific to the elderly population.
• Describe the Disablement Model and its implementation to specific patient populations.
• Document and communicate progress in the patient’s rehabilitation as necessary for insurance reimbursement, patient satisfaction and quality physical therapy programs.

Schedule of instruction

  Day One   Day Two
7:30 8:00 Registration 8:00 10:00 Scapular Biomechanics and Recognition of Synergy (Lec/Lab)
8:00 10:00 Clinical Ideas-Biomechanics and Muscle Function   • Emergent concepts of scapular tracking
  • Phases of elevation   • Integration of exercise and myofacial techniques
  • Plane of scapula   • Extensive laboratory analysis and practice
  • Muscular parameters 10:00 10:15 Break
10:00 10:15 Break 10:15 12:00 Impingement-Facts and Fallacies
10:15 12:00 Evidence Perspectives- Evaluation and Assessment   • Special tests progression
  • Philosophy/practical use of evidence   • Differentiating primary vs. secondary impingement problems
  • Special tests and selection of the most appropriate tests   • Evidence-based exercise core
  • Mobility assessment   • Rationale for joint
mobilization current evidence
12:00 1:00 Lunch (on your own)   • Specialized exercise techniques
1:00 2:30 Principles and Practice (Lab) 12:00 1:00 Lunch (on your own)
  • Sequential evaluation performed 1:00 2:45 Shoulder Stiffness Pathology
  • Novel “chairs” labs   • Pathways for shoulder arthrofibrosis
  • Functional tests philosophy   • Comprehensive program design
2:30 2:45 Break   • Sequence for joint mobilization
2:45 3:45 Sports Biomechanics and Overhead Injury   • 5 degree rule for mobility progression
  • Integration of functional overhead 2:45 3:00 Break
  • Comparative sports biomechanics 3:00 4:30 Instability and Injury- Management and Assessment (Lab)
  • Common sports injury and treatment   • Description of continuum of hypermobility and injury
3:45 4:45 Rotator Cuff Dysfunction and Management (Overuse Through Trauma)   • Injury classification
  • Causality of interrelated diagnostic categories   • Surgical rehab considerations
  • Specialized assessment/lab 4:30 5:00 Questions/Answers
  • Surgical rehab principles and challenges    
4:45 5:00 Review/Questions    

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Scheduled Dates and Locations

Start DateEnd DateLocation - **Click to Map It**TuitionHrsHotel
Jan 31, 09Feb 01, 09Jupiter Medical Center, Jupiter, FL$350.0018.00View Hotels
Mar 21, 09Mar 22, 09MultiCare Health System, Tacoma, WA$350.0015.00View Hotels
Apr 04, 09Apr 05, 09Methodist Dallas Medical Center, Dallas, TX$350.0015.00View Hotels
Oct 17, 09Oct 18, 09Clarian Health/Methodist Hospital, Indianpolis, IN$350.0015.00View Hotels

 

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Course Instructor
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Kimmberly A. Contryman, PT, DPT, NCS, OCS earned her masters of physical therapy in 1991 from Northern Arizona University. She was NDT certified in 1995, received her certification as a neurology specialist by the APTA in 2000, and received her certification as an orthopedic specialist in 2002. In May of 2002 the University of Southern California awarded Kim a doctorate of physical therapy. She received the Order of the Golden Cane, which is the highest honor awarded to graduates who demonstrate outstanding accomplishments in a variety of professional areas. While in her doctoral program at USC, Kim worked as an assistant instructor in the DPT program at the university as well as treating physical therapy patients. She was awarded the Outstanding Mentorship Award for her exceptional skill in assisting students to master difficult curricular content. Throughout her career, Dr. Contryman’s primary focus in physical therapy has always been on providing both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. In addition to hands-on physical therapy, Dr. Contryman was a clinical manager for over five years. Kim received the 5-Star Award given to outstanding employees within that health system. Kim is frequently a guest lecturer and is involved in teaching at various colleges within her geographical area. Neurology and orthopedics form an important part of Dr. Contryman’s background. Her expertise includes all forms of orthopedic and neurological diagnoses including traumatic head injuries, cerebral vascular accidents, pathological conditions, orthopedic insults, and postsurgical care. Presently, Dr. Contryman owns Blue Ridge Physical Therapy where she treats a diverse population of patients with a variety of diagnoses focusing on orthopedic and neurological insults. Kim demonstrates a hands-on approach individualized to each patient rather than to each diagnosis.

This shoulder course is presented by North American Seminars in Illinois, Washington, Texas, Florida, Oregon, Ohio, Pennsylvannia, North Carolina, Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Tennessee and throughout North America
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