The Comprehensive Guide to the Athlete’s Shoulder is an 8-hour, evidence-based masterclass designed for clinicians who want to elevate their diagnosis, treatment, and return-to-sport decision-making for shoulder injuries in athletic populations.

Led by board-certified orthopedic and sports physical therapists Dr. Russell Linville, DPT, OCS, SCS, Dr. Terrance Sgroi, DPT, SCS, and Dr. Josh Bickel, DPT, OCS, SCS  this course blends the latest research with real-world clinical strategies to give you a complete, start-to-finish framework for managing the athlete’s shoulder — from initial evaluation to full return to competition.

You’ll learn how to confidently assess complex shoulder pathologies, identify performance-limiting impairments, and implement progressive, sport-specific rehab programming. This course is highly practical and ready for immediate application in the clinic or training room.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• Master advanced clinical examination and differential diagnosis for the athlete’s shoulder

• Integrate strength, mobility, and plyometric progressions into sport-specific rehab

• Develop objective return-to-play criteria and testing batteries

• Avoid common pitfalls in load management and long-term shoulder health

Whether you work with overhead athletes, collision sport athletes, or general orthopedic patients, this course equips you with the skills and confidence to deliver elite-level shoulder care.

•  PTs, PTAs, and DPT students

• ATCs and strength coaches looking to increase their knowledge on comprehensive athletic shoulder rehab concepts

• Clinicians in sports medicine, orthopedics, or general outpatient

• New grads and residents building return-to-sport confidence

This course is approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 8.0 CEUs (Course #80601), valid through December 15, 2026. Many states recognize Texas CEUs through reciprocity. Some of those states may include:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

Check with your states licensing board for clarification.

Nope! Once enrolled, you have full access and can go at your own pace. You’ll receive your certificate after completing the course content and passing the quiz.

You will have lifetime access to the course for reference.

Both, however this is an advanced  course.

Seasoned clinicians will gain extensive knowledge from experts in overhead athlete management in regards to the shoulder. 

Yes — once you complete the course and quiz, you’ll receive a certificate of completion that can be used for CEU reporting in most states.

Definitely. Many instructors and mentors use this course as a resource for clinical reasoning and protocol-based progression.

• Build a strong foundation with a deep dive into functional anatomy, focusing on the structures and biomechanics that matter most in sports performance and injury rehab.

Master the art of identifying shoulder pathologies with targeted examination strategies, athletic shoulder archetypes, and evidence-based differential diagnosis tools.

Learn to balance mobility and stability, progress early-phase rehab, and apply optimal tissue loading principles for safe and effective recovery.

Translate rehab into real-world performance with upper extremity return-to-play testing, functional algorithms, and objective readiness criteria.

Develop individualized strategies, set clear progression criteria, and monitor return-to-play progress to optimize outcomes for athletes in different sports.