Course Instructor

Kimberly 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.

Orthopedic Management of the Neurologically Involved Shoulder

This two-day intermediate level course provides a thorough evidence based 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 extensive hands-on practice of the treatment approaches for soft tissue, joint and neural mobilization and taping techniques. 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. The interactive lecture and laboratory sessions prepare the medical professional to identify effective rehabilitation procedures for safe therapeutic management. Lab exercises and case studies also demonstrate the utilization of the Disablement Model, particularly the Nagi Scheme. 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. Literature supporting these concepts and techniques is presented throughout the course to provide clinicians the information necessary to practice evidence-based medicine.

Clinicians can immediately apply this information to develop comprehensive evaluation and treatment programs for the neurologically involved shoulder.

Category: physical therapy continuing education course, occupational therapy continuing education course


  • Properly evaluate and develop appropriate treatment programs for the neurologically involved shoulder.
  • Assess and develop treatment programs for specific musculoskeletal restrictions in the neurologically involved shoulder.
  • 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.
  • Document and communicate progress in the patient’s rehabilitation as necessary for insurance reimbursement, patient satisfaction and quality physical therapy programs.
  • Provide appropriate evidence for performance of therapy services on patients.
  • Demonstrate awareness of how to perform a literature review and find the necessary information for substantiating treatments and assisting with decision making.


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    Orthopedic Management of the Neurologically Involved Shoulder



    Start DateEnd DateLocation - **Click to Map It**TuitionHrsHotel
    Sep 18, 10Sep 19, 10Palomar Medical Center

    Escondido, CA

    		$350.0015.00View Hotels
    Sep 25, 10Sep 26, 10West Suburban Medical Center

    Oak Park, IL

    		$350.0015.00View Hotels
    Oct 16, 10Oct 17, 10Holy Cross Hospital

    Fort Lauderdale, FL

    		$350.0018.00View Hotels
    Nov 13, 10Nov 14, 10Doylestown Hospital

    Doylestown, PA

    		$350.0015.00View Hotels

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