July 18, 2009: Evaluation and Intervention for Shoulder Complex Pathologies

This course will meet in Bondurant Hall Room G030.  Click here to return to the continuing education home page for directions and parking information.

Course Description:

This 8 contact hour course will review methods of evaluation and intervention for shoulder complex pathologies commonly seen in clinical practice by occupational and physical therapy practitioners. A practical review of pertinent anatomy and biomechanics will integrate curent evidence for the etiology of shoulder pathologies. Participants will practice special tests used to identify pathologies and review mobilization techniques used to treat hypomobility of the shoulder complex.

Objectives:

• Apply anatomy and biomechanics of the shoulder complex in clinical problem solving.
• Synthesize current research related to the etiology, assessment and intervention for the following shoulder pathologies:
  • adhesive capsulitis
  • rotator cuff pathology
  • impingement syndrome
  • SLAP lesions
  • anterior instability
  • thoracic outlet syndrome
• Demonstrate proficiency in mobilizations for hypomobility of the shoulder complex, as well as special tests for the pathologies covered in the program.

Target Audience:

Content in this course is appropriate for PT, OT, PTA and COTAs. Occupational therapy assistants who attend the course should have a supervisory OT who has been trained in mobilization techniques to provide guidance in clinical practice following the course.  

Schedule - July 18, 2009

7:30-8:00         Registration (continental breakfast provided)
8:00-9:00         Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Shoulder Complex
9:00-10:15       Rotator Cuff Pathology
10:15-10:30     Break
10:30-11:30     Impingement Syndrome
11:30-12:00     Lab for Rotator Cuff and Impingement Special Tests
12:00-1:00       Lunch (provided with registration)
1:00-1:45         Anterior Instability
1:45-2:30         SLAP Lesions
2:30-2:45         Break
2:45-3:30         Adhesive Capsulitis
3:30-4:15         Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
4:15-5:00         Special Tests and Mobilizations of the Shoulder Complex

Faculty:

Michael T. Gross, PT, PhD, FAPTA has 28 years of experience as a physical therapist. He is Professor in the Physical Therapy and Human Movement Science programs at UNC-Chapel Hill. He has teaching responsibilities in the areas of biomechanics and orthopaedic assessment and intervention, and sees patients 1-2 days per week in the faculty practice. Dr. Gross has 55 journal publications and has given over 150 regional, national and international presentations.

Registration Fees:

$200 by July 3, 2009
$215 after July 3, 2009

Space is limited, given the laboratory sessions integrated into this course. We urge you to register early to assure attendance. Send completed registration form(indicate lunch preference) with check made payable to the Division of Physical Therapy to:

Division of Physical Therapy
UNC-Chapel Hill, CB 7135
Suite 3000 Bondurant Hall
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7135
attn: Shoulder Course

Continued Competence Credit

UNC-CH Division of PT is a pre-approved provider of continuing education to meet North Carolina Board of PT Examiner continued competence requirements. This course has also been pre-approved by the North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy to meet continued competence requirements for OT. All participants will receive a certificate reflecting 8 contact hours/.8 CEUs.

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