The Comprehensive Guide to Rehabilitation of the Athlete’s Shoulder is a cutting-edge continuing education course designed specifically for physical therapists who work with athletes at all levels. This online course provides an in-depth exploration of the athlete's shoulder, equipping participants with evidence-based tools and strategies to confidently assess, diagnose, and rehabilitate athletic shoulder injuries. Once approved, will provide 8 continuing education units for the provider.

Led by experts in sports rehabilitation, this course takes a holistic approach to understanding the unique demands placed on athletes in overhead and contact sports. From detailed shoulder anatomy to return-to-play protocols, this course provides actionable insights and clinical pearls to help practitioners deliver exceptional care.

 Key Learning Objectives:

• Understand Shoulder Anatomy: Gain a deep understanding of the anatomical structures and biomechanics of the athletic shoulder to support precise diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Master Tissue Loading Protocols: Learn progressive loading strategies tailored to shoulder injuries, optimizing recovery and performance.
• Differentiate Shoulder Injuries: Enhance your diagnostic skills through advanced differential diagnosis techniques, enabling accurate identification of pathologies in athletes.
• Perform Sport-Specific Assessments: Develop rehabilitation plans that cater to the unique needs of overhead and contact sport athletes, considering their sport-specific demands.
• Design Return-to-Play Criteria: Create clear and effective return-to-play protocols that prioritize both athlete safety and performance readiness.

 Course Highlights:

• In-Depth Modules: Explore topics such as anatomy, strength and conditioning, differential diagnosis, and rehabilitation principles in a structured, easy-to-follow format.
• Expert Instruction: Delivered by industry-leading professionals, Dr. Russell Linville, DPT, and Dr. Josh Bickel, DPT, and Dr. Terrance Sgroi, DPT, who bring extensive experience in sports medicine and athlete care.
• Actionable Clinical Pearls: Gain practical insights and ready-to-use strategies to implement immediately in your practice.
• Evidence-Based Approach: Learn the latest research-backed techniques for assessment, evaluation, and rehabilitation.
• Flexible, Self-Paced Format: Complete the course on your schedule with lifetime access to all materials.

 Who Should Enroll?

This course is perfect for:

• Physical Therapists (DPTs) looking to refine their shoulder rehabilitation techniques.
• Sports Medicine Practitioners working with athletes in high-demand sports environments.

 Course Topics:

• Shoulder Anatomy: Detailed exploration of key structures and their functional relevance in athletic performance.
• Tissue Loading Protocols: Step-by-step strategies for progressive loading and strength-building in injured shoulders.
• Differential Diagnosis: Comprehensive tools for distinguishing between common shoulder injuries in athletes.
• Special Tests & Evaluations: Learn and apply reliable clinical tests for the shoulder.
• Rehabilitation Clinical Pearls: Insider tips and best practices for achieving superior outcomes in shoulder rehab.
• Return-to-Play Criteria: Sport- and athlete-specific considerations to ensure a safe and effective return to activity.
• Exercise Planning: Tailored exercises for throwers, contact athletes, and others, addressing unique performance and recovery needs.

 Why Take This Course?

By enrolling in The Comprehensive Guide to Rehabilitation of the Athlete’s Shoulder, you’ll gain:

• Advanced skills to manage and rehabilitate complex shoulder injuries.
• Confidence in creating sport-specific return-to-play protocols.
• The ability to address the unique challenges faced by both throwers and contact sport athletes.
• Expertise that sets you apart as a leader in sports rehabilitation.

 Continuing Education Credit:

This is a 8.0 hour course.

Pending CEU Approval. 

Once approved, most states will accept this as an 8.0 CEU course.

Enroll Now! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to elevate your expertise and provide superior care for your athletes.