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Recent Advances in the Evaluation & Treatment of Shoulder Injuries & Lesions

In support of our mission and core values, Athletico is committed to the development and continuous investment into our profession to best serve our patients and communities. Join us for this exceptional weekend intensive continuing education course offering with Kevin Wilk in Mesa, AZ. Register soon, spots are limited!

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the anatomy & biomechanics of the shoulder complex
2. Practice specific clinical exam special tests, joint assessment techniques & performance tests
3. Recognize capsular restrictions of the Glenohumeral joint
4. Recognize specific rotator cuff lesions & pathologies
5. Perform specific joint mobilization, stretching for the shoulder joint complex
6. Describe an effective and appropriate evidence-based rehabilitation program for various shoulder dysfunctions: Bankart repairs, Laterjet procedures, superior capsular repair; Rotator cuff repair; SLAP repairs; Motor control deficits; Biceps
pain; Scapular dyskinesis; Adhesive capsulitis; Acriomoclavicular joint dysfunction; Overhead athlete; Return to Play Criteria Evidence Based; Specific injuries to the female overhead athlete
7. Analyze specific exercise techniques and evaluate the exercises effectiveness
8. Integrate the information presented and formulate a treatment plan for specific case studies which will be presented

-8:00am – 5:30pm, 1 hour lunch break
-Recent Advances in the Treatment of Shoulder Lesions: Surgery & Rehabilitation
-Clinical examination of the shoulder
-Clinical Exam (Lab)
-Non-Operative Treatment Rotator Cuff Lesions
-Post-Operative Rehabilitation following Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery
-Current Concepts in Shoulder Instability (Management of Bone Loss, Capsular Injuries, Congenital Laxity)
-Non-Operative Rehab of Shoulder Instability (Traumatic to Congenital)
-Post-Operative Rehab Shoulder Surgery (Bankart, Latarjet, Remplissage, Shifts, & Plications)
-Rehab of SLAP Lesions: Non-Op & Post-Operative
-Open Discussion

Day 2

-7:30am – 2:30pm, 1 hour lunch break
-Scapular Dyskinesis: Recognition & Treatment
-Biceps Brachii Pain: Evaluation & Treatment
-What’s New in the Rehabilitation of the Overhead Athlete (Throwers)
-Rehabilitation of the Female Athletes Shoulder (Volleyball, Softball, etc)
-Return to Play Testing: Criteria Based Progression (Overhead Athletes – Collision Athletes) & The Laborer
-Rehabilitation of the Adhesive Capsulitis Patient
-Joint Mobilization, Stretching & Soft Tissue Techniques (Demo & Lab)
-Unique & Unusual Case Presentations
-Questions & Answers – Open Discussion