What You Need to Know: Orthopedic Reasoning/Pathology/Rehab- Module 4: Shoulder

Course Description:

This course utilizes the text: Orthopedic Clinical Advisor by Derrick Sueki, PT, DPT, GCPT, OCS and Jacklyn Brechter, PhD, PT.  This course will help you access the information you need to confidently handle multiple orthopedic conditions.  Essential clinical reference information provides up-to-date diagnostic and therapeutic information on common conditions in a bulleted, quick-reference format ideal for both students and practitioners. Content is written entirely by orthopedic therapists and is logically organized to promote accurate, efficient differential diagnosis and intervention. 

Module 4: Shoulder covers:

• Chapter 8b: Orthopedic Reasoning- Shoulder
• Chapter 7c: Orthopedic Pathology- Shoulder
• Chapter 5d: Rehab & Common Questions- Upper Extremity 

Diagnoses covered are:

• Acromioclavicular Joint Separation
• Adhesive Capsulitis
• Bankart Lesion
• Biceps Tendon Pathology
• Clavicular Fracture
• Hill-Sachs Lesion
• Humeral Fracture
• Impingement Syndrome
• Labral Tears (Shoulder)
• Osteoarthritis of the Shoulder
• Pectoral Muscle Strain
• Rotator Cuff Tears
• Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
• Shoulder Dislocations and Subluxations
• Shoulder Instability
• Subacromial Bursitis

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. Recognize the structures in the shoulder
2. Differentiate between referral patterns of muscles in the shoulder region
3. Identify which symptom descriptors are the most helpful in diagnosing a patient's pathology
4. Recognize the underlying pathology of Adhesive Capsulitis
5. Identify the common signs and symptoms of Acromioclavicular Joint Separation
6. Identify the synonyms of Adhesive Capsulitis
7. Identify the common signs and symptoms of Hill-Sachs Lesion
8. Recognize the signs and symptoms indicating physician referral for Impingement Syndrome
9. Identify aggravating activities for Osteoarthritis of the Shoulder
10. Differentiate between important objective tests for Rotator Cuff Tears
11. Identify the common signs and symptoms for Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
12. Differentiate between rehabilitation protocols and healing times for Shoulder Dislocations and Subluxations
13. Recognize how successful rehabilitation is in treating chronic upper extremity pain
14. Differentiate between motion restrictions and the joint requiring mobilization/direction of mobilization in the upper extremity
15. Recognize which home exercises are the most beneficial to give patients with upper extremity pain

Criteria for Obtaining Continuing Education Credits:

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