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Clincal Reasoning to the Shoulder Girdle Complex

Program Details:
October 4, 2025 | Two day course 10/4, 8am-4:30pm; 10/5 8am-12:30pm
Modality:
  • In-person
Registration Fee:
$160.00
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Additional Details
Instructional Hours:
11.00
Registration Deadline:
10/2/25 5:00 PM
Cancellation Deadline:
10/3/25 5:00 PM
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Presenter(s)
Description
The shoulder complex (clavicle, humerus, scapula) is interconnected with the cervical and thoracic spine and rib cage making movement efficiency interdependent on each region. Understanding each system and the neuromuscular links between them is essential for successful treatment of the shoulder. This course will cover anatomy and biomechanics of the shoulder girdle complex and provide a framework for assessing the kinetic chain in a simple flow with emphasis on clinical reasoning. Furthermore, the lab components will focus on treatment consisting of manual therapy of associated joints and soft tissues, corrective exercises that facilitate efficient movement and stabilization, as well as appropriate progressions. By the end of the course, the learner should feel comfortable treating any shoulder related condition.

Keywords: PT, OT, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Shoulder

Objectives

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

  • Demonstrates an understanding of the anatomy, biomechanics, and efficient movement of the shoulder girdle complex.
  • Able to correctly perform a thorough upper quadrant evaluation, reason through findings, and recognize the pathomechanics to various shoulder pathologies.
  • Utilizes manual therapy techniques to perform 1st rib, scapula, associated soft tissue, and glenohumeral mobilizations as well as have a clinical rationale for doing each technique.
  • Understands the science behind inhibition and be able to apply neuromuscular principles to improve muscle facilitation.
  • Designs an effective home exercise program to ensure lasting improvements.
  • Able to design a plan of care for treatment of the following conditions: impingement, bursitis, rotator cuff, instability, osteoarthritis, and AC joint pathology.
Disclosures
No disclosure available
Credits Available
  • Physical Therapy
    SC Physical Therapy Association
    Credit Statement
    Upstate AHEC, a division of South Carolina AHEC, approves this program for the following credit hours as defined by the SC Board of Physical Therapy Examiners: 11
Locations/Participation Options
  • Upstate AHEC (Training Room)
    Location:
    Greenville , SC Details
    Status:
    Open
Contact(s)

If you have questions about the credits, location/video conference information, or any other details specific to this particular program, please reach out to the contact(s) below:

  • Name:
    Brandi England
    Phone:
    864-349-1160
    Email:
    bengland@upstateahec.org
  • Name:
    Belinda Cowan
    Phone:
    864-349-1160
    Email:
    bcowan@upstateahec.org
If you have questions related to registering or using the AHEC Learning Portal, please contact alp@scahec.net.

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