Shoulder Mastery Anatomy, Diagnosis, and Soft Tissue Treatment

Course overview

Describe the structural anatomy of the shoulder girdle including bones and joints of the glenohumeral, acromioclavicular, and sternoclavicular articulations. Explain the role of shoulder fascia and mechanism of injury in assessing functional anatomy across the coronal, scapular, and sagittal planes. Identify the glenohumeral ligaments and articular capsule and describe their stabilizing roles during shoulder motion. Demonstrate passive shoulder examination using history, observation, and palpation to identify structural abnormalities. Apply active examination techniques including range of motion, scapular function, and isometric muscle testing to identify injured shoulder structures. Perform anterior, posterior, and inferior glenohumeral stability tests to assess capsular and labral integrity. Differentiate the six types of acromioclavicular ligament sprains and recognize causes of glenohumeral instability. Describe shoulder bursitis presentations and the five phases of throwing-related shoulder injury mechanics. Recognize injuries to the spinal accessory, axillary, and other shoulder-related nerves and identify signs of thoracic outlet syndrome. Evaluate treatment options for glenoid labrum tears, glenohumeral dislocations, and adhesive capsulitis. Apply graded treatment protocols for acromioclavicular, coracoacromial, and sternoclavicular ligament injuries. Demonstrate acute and chronic treatment techniques for supraspinatus and rotator cuff injuries including stretching, friction massage, and modalities. Apply treatment techniques to the scapular protractor muscles including pectoralis minor, pectoralis major, and serratus anterior. Describe treatment approaches for scapular elevators including latissimus dorsi and lower pectoralis major fibers. Apply treatment protocols for shoulder flexor muscles including coracobrachialis and anterior deltoid. Evaluate rehabilitation strategies for shoulder nerve injuries and vascular conditions including thoracic outlet and hyperabduction syndromes.