Clinical Assessment of the Shoulder

Course overview

Build confidence in evaluating one of the most complex and injury-prone joints in the body. Clinical Assessment of the Shoulder is an essential online CEU course for massage & manual therapists who want to elevate their assessment skills, reduce guesswork, and deliver more targeted, effective treatments. Shoulder dysfunction is one of the most common complaints clients present with and it is also one of the most complex to assess accurately. This course gives you the tools and clinical reasoning needed to confidently evaluate the shoulder complex through postural analysis, range of motion testing (AF, PR, RI), and orthopedic special tests. You will learn how to identify issues like impingement syndromes, muscle pathologies, joint instability, nerve compression, and thoracic outlet syndrome; so you can treat the root cause, not just the symptoms. This course helps you improve treatment accuracy, increase client retention, and stand out in your practice. Learn at your own pace, apply your knowledge right away, and earn CEUs as you strengthen your clinical toolkit. For a complete approach to upper body assessment, pair this course with Clinical Assessment of the Neck & TMJ and Clinical Assessment of the Elbow, Wrist & Hand.