Course Outline

This two-day advanced course provides an in-depth analysis of the scientific and clinical rationale for examination and treatment of selected shoulder complex conditions. Over one-third of this course involves hands-on lab sessions utilizing case studies, clinical reasoning and problem solving skills. A special focus will be on the algorithm-based examination format for the special tests of the shoulder. Updated evidence-based information on sensitivity/specificity and likelihood ratios of the tests will be thoroughly addressed. In addition, selected mobilization techniques, rhythmic stabilization, perturbation techniques, and open and closed chain exercises will be practiced in the laboratory sessions. Discussion of evidence-based rehabilitation will include the optimum exercises for rehabilitation of the shoulder complex, shoulder taping, proprioceptive/kinesthetic training techniques and the scientific basis for plyometrics. Emphasis will be placed on evidence-based practice incorporating the examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment intervention strategies, and clinical outcome studies for patients with selected shoulder conditions.

Course Objectives

• Integrate an understanding of the basic concepts and principles of evidence-based practice into one’s own clinical practice patterns.
• Understand and utilize the resources available to research the current best practices.
• Demonstrate an understanding of algorithm-based examination and evaluation of the shoulder complex.
• Identify the key factors affecting clinical efficiency and accuracy when using an algorithm- based examination process.
• Interpret and evaluate the examination findings using clinical reasoning skills to develop successful therapeutic intervention programs.
• Describe the difference between adhesive capsulitis and shoulder selective hypomobility
• Develop an integrated evidence-based (when available) and empirically-based rehabilitation program for specific dysfunctions of the shoulder.
• Classify the selected disorders of the shoulder discussed in the course.
• Compare and contrast an understanding of the most recent advances in the examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment interventions and outcomes of selected shoulder disorders using evidence-based concepts.
• Utilize current evidence-based clinical and scientific information to develop effective outcome evaluation measures.
• Integrate interpretation of outcomes to impact future treatment models.

Schedule of instruction

	Day One		Day Two
7:30 8:00	Registration	8:00 9:00	Classifications of rotator cuff impingement syndromes
8:00 9:15	Introduction to the course		• Implications to rehabilitation
	• The need for critical thinking in rehabilitation	9:00 9:30	Rotator cuff surgical repairs and rehabilitation
	• The need for evidence- based practice	9:30 10:00	Evidence-based rehabilitation in the design of therapeutic exercise programs for the shoulder complex
9:15 10:00	Examination of the shoulder
10:00 10:15	Examination and evaluation, continued (lab session)	10:00 11:00	Continuation of evidence- based rehabilitation in the design of therapeutic exercise programs for the shoulder complex
	• Emphasis on algorithm-based examination for the special tests of the shoulder	11:00 12:15	Laboratory session
12:15 1:15	Lunch (on your own)		• Review of algorithm-based examination of special tests of the shoulder
1:15 2:15	Adhesive capsulitis versus shoulder selective hypomobilities		• Selected treatment interventions
	• Treatment interventions		• Manual therapy
2:15 2:45	Shoulder Instabilities: 180 degree paradigm shift in treatment interventions		• Neuromuscular dynamic stability
			• Pertubation training
2:45 3:10	Shoulder surgical stabilization procedures and rehabilitation		• OKC training
	Shoulder surgical stabilization procedures and rehabilitation		• CKC rhythmic stabilization
	• Bankart reconstruction	12:15 1:15	Lunch (on your own)
3:10 3:30	SLAP lesions	1:15 2:00	Empirically-based, advanced innovative rehabilitation programs for the shoulder complex
	• Surgery	2:00 3:00	Laboratory session (continued)
	• Rehab		• Review of algorithm-based examination of special tests of the shoulder
3:30 3:45	Break		• Selected treatment interventions
3:45 5:45	Laboratory session		• Manual therapy
	• Continuation of algorithm- based examination of special tests of the shoulder		• Neuromuscular dynamic stability
			• Pertubation training
	• Selected treatment interventions		• OKC training
5:45 6:00	Questions and Answers		• CKC rhythmic stabilization
		3:00 3:30	Summary, Questions and Answers

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Scheduled Dates and Locations

Start Date	End Date	Location - **Click to Map It**	Tuition	Hrs	Hotel
Jan 31, 09	Feb 01, 09	MultiCare Health System, Tacoma, WA	$495.00	15.00	View Hotels
Feb 07, 09	Feb 08, 09	Tri-City Wellness Center, Carlsbad, CA	$495.00	15.00	View Hotels
Feb 21, 09	Feb 22, 09	Methodist Hospital - Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA	$495.00	15.00	View Hotels
Apr 04, 09	Apr 05, 09	St. Anthony's Medical Center, St Louis, MO	$495.00	15.00	View Hotels
May 30, 09	May 31, 09	Cheshire Medical Center, Keene, NH	$495.00	15.00	View Hotels
Jun 06, 09	Jun 07, 09	Florida Medical Center, Ft. Lauderdale, FL	$495.00	18.00	View Hotels
Sep 26, 09	Sep 27, 09	Carillon Outpatient Center, St. Petersburg, FL	$495.00	18.00	View Hotels
Oct 31, 09	Nov 01, 09	Riverside Health Center, Columbus, OH	$495.00	15.00	View Hotels
Nov 14, 09	Nov 15, 09	Clarian Health/Methodist Hospital, Indianpolis, IN	$495.00	15.00	View Hotels