Geriatric Shoulder Rehabilitation (Frizelle - Online)

Course overview

Shoulder injuries are a common issue in geriatric patients presenting to rehabilitation. Specific shoulder dysfunctions are more often encountered in the older patient requiring specific knowledge for successful rehab management. This course will present the current evidence on proximal humerus fractures, rotator cuff tears, and reverse shoulder arthroplasty. It will specifically cover pathophysiology, etiology of injuries, and the effects on ADLs/IADLs in the geriatric patient. Content also covered will include reviews of current evidence in the rehab management of these patients and ideas for the clinical application.