Examining the Shoulder
The shoulder has tremendous mobility across four joint structures. This increased mobility can compromise the stability of the scapula humeral complex. Rehabilitation of the shoulder requires a delicate balance between improving soft tissue mobility and neuromuscular control. However, elimination of a patient's pain does not mean a long-term successful outcome. A good, sound orthopedic screening examines the patient as a "whole" versus as a "joint" or "tissue" diagnosis and will allow the clinician the ability to address present and potential predisposing factors. Many professionals are lacking in these skills or frustrated with the constraints in place due to managed care. Today's managed care environment often frustrates the clinician by not being able to successfully rehabilitate the shoulder. "Managed care" has a different meaning for the patient, payer and provider. Examination and treatment of the shoulder is challenging to the clinician and made even more difficult when working in a managed care environment. Clinicians often find it difficult to properly heal the patient’s injury while also accelerating the treatment process.
This exciting, interactive, one-day seminar is designed to inspire attendees to understand first "what is inside the box, before you can think outside of it." Advanced critical thinking skills are vital in today's limited visits and high co-payment atmosphere. The clinician who can properly examine the shoulder by first breaking down the subjective and objective portion of the exam, and then specifically identify what is really important to rehabilitate, will be the clinician who succeeds in meeting the needs of all the players in managed care: patient, provider, and payer. This highly interactive course will take the participant step-by-step, utilizing case studies of very common, complex shoulder problems. Attendees will leave this seminar with more tools to evaluate, assess and treat difficult shoulder problems in less time and with less expense to the patient.
Course Content
FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY & BIOMECHANICS
COMMON SHOULDER DYSFUNCTIONS
is an approved provider #50-466 with the Florida Department of Health Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. This course is approved for 6 contact hour(s) for Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistants.
This educational offering qualifies for 6 continuing education hour(s) as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.
This program has been approved by the Arkansas State Board Of Physical Therapy for 6.0 contact hour(s) for Physical Therapists.
is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #:216.000309. This course qualifies for 6.0 CE Credit Hour(s).
is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education. This seminar is awarded 7.2 contact hour(s).
NCBPTE approval by virtue of approval by The New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Physical Therapy licensure board or state APTA chapter Approval good through 8/31/2021. This course qualifies for 6.0 continuing education hours.
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JOE MULLINS, MEd, LAT, ATC, ACI, is a licensed athletic trainer with over 20 years of experience in clinical and academic settings. Currently, he is the founder and director of Athletic Training and Conditioning, Inc., a rehabilitation consulting company that specializes in baseball pitching, performance, and treatment of the overhead athlete. Mr. Mullins specializes in functional orthopedic evaluations, movement analysis, and program design based upon regional interdependence. Due to his many years of treating the orthopedic shoulder and his ability to maximize shoulder performance, Mr. Mullins is sought after by professional and amateur athletes and the physically active to assist in their recovery of function. Additionally, he holds a management position at Randolph Hospital, overseeing athletic training outreach services. Mr. Mullins has taught courses in the Masters Athletic Training Program and the Department of Kinesiology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. His early career included providing rehabilitative and musculoskeletal care for NASCAR drivers and crews through Motor Racing Outreach and working as the Head Athletic Trainer for Mount Olive College in Mount Olive, NC.
Mr. Mullins received his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise and Sports Science from UNC Greensboro and went on to earn his Master of Education in Athletic Training from the University of Virginia. He is licensed as an athletic trainer in the state of North Carolina, is certified through the National Athletic Trainers Association, and is an Approved Clinical Instructor through the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. Mr. Mullins is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association, the North Carolina Athletic Trainers Association, and the Mid Atlantic Athletic Trainers Association. To learn more about Mr. Mullins, please visit www.joemullinsatc.com.
Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Personal Trainers, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, Exercise Physiologists
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