Rotator Cuff Dysfunction: Injury Prevention & Non-operative Treatment

Course Description

This course will provide clinicians with a thorough overview of rotator cuff dysfunction, specific weight training and exercise related modifications to prevent injuries, and a comprehensive non-operative rehabilitation approach.  Method of instruction will include written materials and demonstrative videos.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:

• Understand how to perform a thorough clinical evaluation that examines the entire kinetic chain,
• Determine high risk exercises and implement strategic modifications for injury prevention
• Design evidence-based rehab programs and learn how to progress clients safely back to sport/activity
• Understand how to incorporate the use of dry needling, IASTM, kinesiotape, mobilization and sequential exercise interventions and progressions to achieve optimal outcomes for patients undergoing non-operative care.

• Prerequisites

  None

• Educational Level

  Intermediate

• Other

  Satisfactory completion of this course will require the participant to respond to polling questions asked throughout the webinar.

  Level of Difficulty for ATs:  Advanced Level