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Understanding Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder): An Orthopedic Review

Tracking # 20-907690

$59.00

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Educator ACHIEVE CE - EDUCATION SERVICES
CE Broker Reporting Reported automatically
Method Computer-Based Training

What you'll learn

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  1. Describe the various structures that make up the shoulder.
  2. Provide an epidemiological overview of frozen shoulder syndrome.
  3. Describe the causes and physical changes that occur with frozen shoulder syndrome.
  4. Define the different types of frozen shoulder syndrome.
  5. Describe the different stages of frozen shoulder syndrome along with their associated symptoms.
  6. Describe the process for evaluating and diagnosing a client with frozen shoulder syndrome.
  7. Identify differential diagnoses to consider in clients with suspected adhesive capsulitis.
  8. Describe the treatment options available for adhesive capsulitis.

Course overview

The Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis): An Orthopedic Study includes 3 contact hours needed for license renewal. This online course can be conveniently completed from your computer or mobile device at your own pace. Your course completion will be reported to CE Broker automatically for credit toward your license renewal. Adhesive capsulitis, also known as frozen shoulder syndrome, is a common and extremely painful shoulder disorder that can leave a client unable to use the affected extremity. Occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other allied health personnel in orthopedic settings are often called upon to help clients alleviate their pain and restore range of motion, strength, and function to the affected shoulder. This course is designed to help physical therapists and other health care personnel identify the etiology, presentation, and treatment options available for those with adhesive capsulitis.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

3h Physical Therapy Continuing Education

Physical Therapist Assistant

3h Physical Therapy Continuing Education

Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

3h Certified Activity directly related to the clinical practice of physical therapy

Physical Therapist Assistant

3h Certified Activity directly related to the clinical practice of physical therapy

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Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  1. Describe the various structures that make up the shoulder.
  2. Provide an epidemiological overview of frozen shoulder syndrome.
  3. Describe the causes and physical changes that occur with frozen shoulder syndrome.
  4. Define the different types of frozen shoulder syndrome.
  5. Describe the different stages of frozen shoulder syndrome along with their associated symptoms.
  6. Describe the process for evaluating and diagnosing a client with frozen shoulder syndrome.
  7. Identify differential diagnoses to consider in clients with suspected adhesive capsulitis.
  8. Describe the treatment options available for adhesive capsulitis.

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