Biomechanics of the Shoulder

Course overview

Shoulder impingement, rotator cuff injury, or frozen shoulder? Shoulder pain and loss of function are the leading reasons to seek professional care. The biomechanics of the shoulder girdle require a synergistic balance of musculoskeletal function. A trained clinician can differentiate movement imbalance and guide treatment toward healing and progression toward optimal function. Learn with in-depth instruction on the biomechanics of the shoulder, mechanisms of injury, evidence-based research, and clinical reasoning skills, to confidently implement a comprehensive treatment for shoulder dysfunction. This is an intermediate-level course applicable to PT, PTA, OT, and AT. Physical Therapy Accreditation: For specific state information, use the accreditation verification menu and select your state of license. AOTA: provider #4487, Occupational therapy professional development activity: Occupational Therapy Service Delivery, evaluation and intervention, and Foundation Knowledge: human body, development, and behavior. Athletic Trainers: BOC provider #P2047, category A. This course has not been submitted for Evidence-Based BOC approval.