Orthopedic Physical Therapy Secrets- Module 6: The Shoulder

Course Description:

This course is derived from the textbook by Jeffrey Placzek, MD, PT and David Boyce, PT, EdD, OCS.  This textbook is part of the popular Secrets series.  It presents physical therapy concepts and then introduces different healing modalities, specialties and orthopedic procedures typically prescribed for common injuries such as shoulders and extremities.  Common diseases are included as well as more innovative diagnostic tools for physical therapists such as radiology.  The text features concise information that includes tips, and memory “secrets”.  Bulleted lists, algorithms and illustrations provide a quick review of the specific topics discussed.  The information is interesting, entirely evidence-based, outcome based and up-to-date.  

Module 6: The Shoulder- covers chapters 37 through 45.  

• Chapter 37: Functional Anatomy of the Shoulder
• Chapter 38: Shoulder Impingement and Rotator Cuff Tears
• Chapter 39: Shoulder Instability
• Chapter 40: Adhesive Capsulitis
• Chapter 41: Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
• Chapter 42: Acromioclavicular and Sternoclavicular Injuries
• Chapter 43: Scapulothoracic Pathology
• Chapter 44: Fractures of the Proximal Humerus and Humeral Shaft
• Chapter 45: Nerve Entrapments of the Shoulder Region 

Methods of Instruction:

Online course available via internet 

Target Audience:

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants and Athletic Trainers 

Educational Level:

Intermediate 

Prerequisites:

None 

Course Goals and Objectives:

At the completion of this course, participants should be able to:

1. Identify a HAGL lesion
2. Differentiate between Neer's classification of rotator cuff pathology
3. Recognize the Mumford procedure
4. Identify which ligaments provide anterior stability for the glenohumeral joint
5. Differentiate between types of SLAP lesions
6. Define primary and secondary adhesive capsulitis and the subsequent treatment
7. Recognize possible postoperative Total Shoulder Arthroplasty complications
8. Identify treatments for a Sternoclavicular (subluxation) sprain
9. Differentiate between Scapulothoracic pathologies
10. Recognize the indications for operative treatment of clavicle fractures  

Criteria for Obtaining Continuing Education Credits:

A score of 70% or greater on the post-test