Shoulder Orthopedic Assessment

Course overview

This two-hour postgraduate lecture provides an advanced, clinically practical approach to the evaluation of shoulder pain and dysfunction. Emphasis is placed on functional and MRI anatomy, orthopedic examination strategies, test sensitivity and specificity, and appropriate use of imaging in both acute and chronic presentations. Participants will learn to integrate physical examination findings with imaging interpretation to improve diagnostic accuracy, identify red flags, and determine appropriate conservative management versus referral. Case-based examples are used throughout to reinforce clinical reasoning and risk-management principles relevant to chiropractic practice.