Shoulder disorders tend to be one of the most clinically frustrating cases a DC sees. Why? The shoulder inherently lacks bony stability, so relies on the muscle, ligament, and connective tissue for its stability and function, making it difficult to treat. The Shoulder Masters Series class looks at the shoulder girdle and its relationship to the spine and upper quadrant. The goal of this course is to give the clinician an integrated understanding of the shoulder girdle and how to functionally assess and treat conditions of this complex area in a way that is easy to employ Monday morning in your clinic.
Topics that will be covered in this course include:
- Biomechanics of the shoulder girdle.
Functional assessment (movement screens) of the shoulder girdle. - Clinically useful orthopedic tests for the shoulder girdle.
- Imaging options for the shoulder and cervical spine.
- Palpation of the shoulder girdle and cervical spine.
- Adjustment techniques for the shoulder girdle and cervical spine.
- Functional rehabilitation of the shoulder.
Clinical conditions that will be covered will include:
- Cervicobrachial presentations.
- Labral injuries.
- Sports injuries.
- Impingement syndromes.
- Adhesive capsulitis.
- Rotator Cuff Conditions.
The Shoulder Masters Series class is aimed at improving and adding to the clinician’s assessment and treatment tools while not losing site of the foundation of our profession, the adjustment. This class is intended to help you treat previously difficult conditions, as well as give you another avenue for building your dream practice.