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FRANK LAYMAN, PT, DPT, EdD, MTC, has been a specialist in the field of orthopedics and sports medicine for nearly three decades. He has a vast amount of experience treating patients and athletes of all age groups and activity levels.  Dr. Layman graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Medicine/Athletic Training from Radford University, earned his Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Old Dominion University, and has an EdD from the University of Virginia in Curriculum and Instruction, with concentrations areas in Administration and Sports Medicine.  He received a transitional DPT from the university of St. Augustine, where he obtained his Manual Therapy Certification. He also holds a certification in Dry Needling.

 

Dr. Layman has taught Sports Medicine courses and has been active with programs in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, and Physical Therapy Assistance. In addition to his clinical and administrative duties and patient care responsibilities, Dr. Layman is an officer in the United States Army Reserves, an author, lecturer, consultant, adjunct faculty member (HPU-Leadership and Professionalism), and Board Member and VP of Business Development for Tapout Fitness in the Raleigh/Durham area. He is also a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, the North Carolina Physical Therapy Association, and the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapy.

 

Disclosure:

Financial: Author of various books on the subject and receives an honorarium from Vyne Education.

Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

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REVIEW OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE UPPER EXTREMITY

• Scapula and humerus bony landmarks
• Labrum, bursa and ligaments of the shoulder joint
• Muscular involvement

CURRENT CONCEPTS IN EVALUATION

• Cervical screen
• Myotome screen
• Sensory screen
• Impingement cluster
• SLAP tear cluster
• Instability cluster
• Biceps tendon tests
• Upper limb tension tests

SCAPULA ASSESSMENT AND LAB

• Static scapula assessment and interpretation
• Scapula dyskinesia assessment and interpretation

COMMON DIAGNOSIS AND CASE STUDIES

• Rotator cuff impingement/tendonitis
• Rotator cuff tear (partial-full thickness)
• SLAP tear
• Frozen shoulder syndrome
• Shoulder instability
• Snapping scapula syndrome

MANUAL TECHNIQUES AND LAB

• Scapula mobilization techniques
• Glenohumeral joint mobilization techniques
• Handling positions for passive range of motion and manual stretch

CURRENT CONCEPTS IN THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES

• Active range of motion exercises
• Passive range of motion exercises
• Manual stretch
• Strengthening with elastic vs. weights
• Weight bearing exercises
• Proprioceptive and neuromuscular exercises
• Return to sport and/or heavy gym activity

CURRENT CONCEPTS IN ADJUNCTIVE TREATMENT TECHNIQUES AND MODALITIES

• Thermal modalities
• Electrical modalities
• Ergonomics

PULLING IT ALL TOGETHER

• Review concepts on how to evaluate, treatment plan and discharge the painful shoulder client

Objectives

1. Review general upper extremity shoulder anatomy and physiology
2. Analyze specialized tests to identify the pathomechanics of shoulder pain with hands on lab
3. Demonstrate scapula assessment to aid in diagnosis of shoulder pain and identify muscular imbalance
4. Review common shoulder diagnosis, current concepts in treatment techniques and case study presentations
5. Apply current concepts in manual techniques for the treatment of the painful shoulder
6. Analyze therapeutic exercises and home exercise plans
7. View adjunctive treatment techniques and modalities
8. Apply current concepts from evaluation to discharge

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