Online Continuing Education Courses

• Recite the overall incidence of superior labral tears
• Describe the pathophysiology of superior labral tears
• Understand the clinical presentation of superior labral tears
• Explain differential diagnosis for superior labral tears
• Examine and describe surgical and non-surgical treatment options

• Recite the overall incidence of multidirectional shoulder instability
• Describe the pathophysiology of multidirectional shoulder instability
• Examine and explain 3 key features related to the clinical presentation of shoulder instability
• Explain differential diagnosis for multidirectional shoulder instability
• Examine and describe surgical and non-surgical treatment options

• Recite the overall incidence of posterior shoulder instability
• Describe the pathophysiology of posterior shoulder instability
• Examine and explain 3 key features related to the clinical presentation of shoulder instability
• Explain differential diagnosis for posterior shoulder instability
• Examine and describe surgical and non-surgical treatment options

• Recite the overall incidence of anterior glenohumeral instability
• Describe the pathophysiology of anterior shoulder instability
• Define and explaine 5 key features related to the clinical presentation of instabilty
• Explain differential diagnosis for anterior shoulder instability
• Examine and describe surgical and non-surgical treatment options

• Review functional anatomy and biomechanics of the shoulder - scapula complex
• Become familiar and understand current strategies for the evaluation of patients with scapular disorders
• List and describe innovative  scapular mobilization techniques for the patient with scapular dyskinesia
• Differentiate the relationship between scapular dyskinesia, soft tissue/muscle tightness, and shoulder pathology
• Apply a sytematic scapular muscle training program / protocol for patients with scapular dyskinesia

Part I:

• Describe and perform contemporary scapula mobilization techniques
• Apply innovative soft tissue mobilization techniques for the patient with shoulder hypomobility
• Gain deeper insight into the causes and treatment of scapula dyskinesia
• Define and differentiate the anatomical relationship between the rotator cuff muscles and the glenohumeral joint capsule
• Become acquainted with soft tissue mobilization techniques for sub deltoid bursitis

• Summarize the relationship between glenohumeral internal rotation deficit(GIRD), SLAP tears, posterior impingement, scapula dyskinesis and shoulder micro-instability
• Effectively diagnose SLAP tears, posterior impingement, scapula dyskinesis and shoulder mico-instability using screening and clinical tests.
• Cite common pitching pathomechanics and describe their association with specific elbow injuries.
• Paraphrase the peel back model for SLAP tears
• Relate proper pitching biomechanics with injury prevention strategies for the adolescent overhead athlete

• List 5 clinical considerations for total shoulder replacement
• Outline components for a comprehensive examination of the shoulder
• Describe and differentiate pathological conditions about the shoulder
• Outline rehabilitation protocols and categories of rehab following shoulder arthroplasty

• Become familiar with the etiology of rotator cuff tears
• Describe and differentiate various imaging techniques for diagnosing rotator cuff tears
• Outline nonoperative techniques for treatment of rotator cuff tears
• Examine operative techniques for rotator cuff repairs
• Explain results and expected outcomes for rotator cuff repairs
• Read case studies to highlight clinical application

• Become familiar with and examine strength training concepts
• Define and differentiate different types of muscle actions
• Examine fiber types and specific adaptations
• Define and differentiate hypertrophy versus hyperplasia
• Describe mechanical changes in passive and dynamic muscle stiffness
• List properties of eccentric, concentric and isometric strengthening
• List 5 variables that affects strength training

• Become familiar with the management of trigger points of the shoulder
• Recite criteria for identification of a myofascial trigger point
• Examine and outline palpation techniques for indentification of trigger points
• Describe the pathogenesis of trigger points
• Outline treatment options and treatment techniques for trigger points
• Outline the use of 5 modalities used for treating trigger points

• Become familiar with visceral disease or condition that may cause referred pain to the shoulder
• Describe and differentiate visceral pain from musculoskeletal pain
• List 5 signs that may indicate a possible visceral disease or condition
• Review and recite 5 theories on visceral referred pain
• List organs and pathologic conditions and describe how they might refer pain to the shoulder
• List various signs and symptoms of conditions that may refer pain to the shoulder
• Read and review case studies to understand clinical application

• Describe the etiology and classification of rotator cuff injury
• Describe and differentiate different types of rotator cuff tears
• Outline components of a shoulder evaluation for rotator cuff injury
• List and describe 3 tests used for evaluating a patient with rotator cuff injury
• Become familiar with biomechanical concepts involved with rehabilitation
• List and describe 3 rehabilitation principles involved in the treatment of rotator cuff injury
• Read and review case studies to understand clinical application

• Become familiar with shoulder instability
• Review muscle mechanics and understand anatomy that contributes to shoulder dislocation and stability
• Define SLAP lesions and describe the characteristics of each type of SLAP lesion
• Review nonoperative treatment of SLAP lesions
• Outline 3 important features of postoperative treatment for SLAP lesions
• Describe the term rotator interval capsule and anatomy
• Become familiar with posterior instability along with symptoms and rehab
• Describe scapular kinetics associated with glenohumeral joint instability
• Read case studies to highlight clinical application

• Become familiar with impingement syndrome
• List 3 extrinsic factors related to impingement syndrome
• List 3 intrinsic factors related to impingement syndrome
• Describe and differentiate the pathological stages of impingement syndrome
• Become familiar with shoulder-strengthening exercises
• Describe the classification of rotator cuff disease
• Examine and outline key features of rotator cuff disease in the athlete
• Examine rehabilitation issues related to pathologic conditions
• Review case studies for clinical application

• List 3 different nonoperative techniques for managing anterior glenohumeral dislocations.
• Describe 2 techniques involved in the surgical management of glenohumeral instability.
• Differentiate the 3 phases of adhesive capsulitis.
• Describe surgical and nonsurgical management of adhesive capsulitis.
• Examine the etiology, diagnosis and treatment of superior labral anteroposterior lesions.

• Describe the pathomechanics involved in rotator cuff injury
• Describe 3 nonoperative treatment interventions in the treatment of rotator cuff pathology
• List surgical procedures and describe results in the management of rotator cuff pathology
• Differentiate the results and advantages/disadvantages of arthroscopic rotator cuff debridement
• Explore the diagnosis and treatment for bicipital tendinosis
• Describe the technique involved for open biceps tenodesis

• Describe the anatomy and biomechanics of the shoulder joint
• Describe scapulothoracic motion and identify 3 factors that increase stress on the rotator cuff
• List 5 components included in a comprehensive evaluation of the shoulder
• List and describe 3 provocative examinations used to evaluate the rotator cuff
• Differentiate diagnostic imaging techniques used in shoulder evaluations

• Review functional anatomy of the shoulder joint
• Define and explore conservative management of rotator cuff, capsulitis and frozen shoulder
• Define predisposing factors of impingement
• Identify rotator cuff pathology and functional considerations
• Understand the conservative and postoperative treatment of rotator cuff disease
• Differentiate shoulder arthroplasty vs. arthrodesis
• Differentiate the pathology involved in anterior, posterior and multidirectional instability
• Define treatment principles for shoulder instability
• Become familiar with various shoulder exercises and the progression of exercise programs
• Incorporate proprioceptive exercises into a shoulder rehab program
• Explore the application of therapy