Rotator Cuff Decoded: A Deep Dive into Anatomy, Injury, and Recovery
Unlock the knowledge and skills to confidently assess, treat, and optimize outcomes for patients with rotator cuff injuries. This evidence-based course blends detailed anatomical review, biomechanics, differential diagnosis, and rehabilitation strategies with a focused look at surgical interventions and post-operative care. You’ll gain practical, immediately applicable insights into conservative treatment, repair protocols, complication management, and long-term functional recovery. Designed for physical therapists, athletic trainers, and other rehabilitation professionals, this course empowers you to elevate your clinical decision-making and deliver exceptional upper extremity care.

Key Learning Highlights:

• In-depth anatomy and biomechanics of the rotator cuff

• Common pathologies and their differential diagnosis

• Evidence-based conservative and surgical management

• Postoperative rehab progressions and complication management

• Real-world outcomes and benchmarks for return to activity

•  PTs, PTAs, and DPT students

• ATCs and strength coaches looking to increase their knowledge on comprehensive rehab concepts for the rotator cuff

• 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 2.0 CEUs (Course #80602), valid through January 25th, 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.

Gain a comprehensive foundation in rotator cuff structure, function, and pathology.

• Anatomy of the Rotator Cuff – Explore detailed shoulder anatomy to understand how muscle and tendon interplay impacts injury and recovery.

• Biomechanics, Diagnosis, and Common Pathologies – Learn how movement patterns influence injury risk and sharpen your diagnostic skills for common rotator cuff conditions.

• Conservative Treatment – Master evidence-based, non-surgical management strategies that optimize patient outcomes and prevent recurrence.

Understand the surgical process and the rehab journey from day one to return-to-sport.

• Surgical Intervention and Postoperative Recovery – Examine modern repair techniques and the critical timelines that drive safe, effective rehab progression.

• Complications and Considerations – Identify common post-surgical challenges and develop strategies to adapt care plans for optimal healing.

Analyze recovery success and maximize your patient’s return to peak performance.

• Post-Surgical Outcomes – Review return-to-function benchmarks, sport-specific recovery timelines, and long-term outcome predictors.

• Knowledge Assessment – Test and solidify your understanding with a comprehensive final quiz.

• Course Resources – Access your downloadable rotator cuff repair guidelines for quick clinical reference.