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Michael Gross, PhD, PT, FAPTA, Related seminars and products

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Michael Gross, PhD, PT, FAPTA has 37 years of experience as a licensed Physical Therapist, specializing in the areas of biomechanics and orthopaedic assessment and treatment. He is a professor in the PhD program in Human Movement Science, and the DPT program in Physical Therapy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he has taught for 30 years. In addition to his academic responsibilities, he is also active in the faculty's clinical practice, seeing patients two days per week.

 

Dr. Gross has 70 refereed journal publications in such journals as the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy, and the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy. He is a reviewer for the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy and several other journals. Dr. Gross was elected as a Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association, and has been presented a Teaching Excellence Award from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine as well as the Margaret L. Moore Award for Outstanding New Academic Faculty by the American Physical Therapy Association. He has given well over 300 regional, national, and international presentations and continues to maintain an active clinical practice. Dr. Gross' experience helps make him a very knowledgeable and skilled instructor.

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ANATOMY AND BIOMECHANICS OF THE SHOULDER COMPLEX

• Etiology
• Surgical restoration of normal and altered anatomy

ROTATOR CUFF TEARS

• Surgical restoration of normal and altered anatomy
• Cluster tests
  • Modified empty can test
• Conservative management to prevent further injury
• Post-operative management

SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT SYNDROME

• Anatomic and functional contributors
• Cluster tests
  • Hawkins-Kennedy, Neer’s test
• Conservative management based on etiologic factors
• Post-operative management
• Respect the deltoid as the worst offender

ANTERIOR GLENOHUMERAL INSTABILITY

• Anatomic restraints
• Etiologic factors
• Cluster tests
  • Apprehension test
  • Jobe relocation
  • Release test
  • Anterior drawer
  • Push-pull
• Surgical procedures
  • Bristow
  • Latarjet
  • Putti-Platt
• Rehabilitative management

SLAP LESIONS

• Classification of lesions
• Special tests
  • Biceps load II
  • Anterior slide tests for early detection
• Surgical management and rehabilitation based on lesion type

ADHESIVE CAPSULITIS

• Stages based on symptoms
• Etiologic factors
• Effects of conservative versus invasive intervention
• Conservative management based on stage of disorder
  • Scauplo-thoracic mobilizations
  • Anterior/Posterior/Inferior glenohumeral mobilizations

THORACIC OUTLET COMPRESSION SYNDROME

• Anatomic locations of potential compromise
• Etiologic factors in each anatomic location
• Intervention based on location of compromise and etiologic contributors
• Assessment tests
  • Adson’s
  • Military bracing
  • Hyperabduction
• Surgical procedures
  • Cervical rib excision
  • Scalenectomy

SHOULDER ARTHROPLASTIES

• Rehab strategies for:
  • Hemi-arthroplasty
  • Total shoulder arthroplasty
  • Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty

HANDS-ON SPECIAL TESTS AND MOBILIZATIONS – LAB

• Interpret tests quickly to recognize problem
• Glenohumeral and scapulothoracic mobilizations
• Tips and new techniques

Objectives

1. Identify the etiology of common shoulder complex pathologies and identify possible anatomic and other etiologic factors
2. Review which special tests should be used to identify complex shoulder pathologies and be able to apply these tests effectively
3. Determine which patients are appropriate candidates for conservative or should be referred for assessment as surgical candidates
4. Utilize effective mobilization techniques for a variety of shoulder conditions
5. Devise an appropriate treatment plan and enable effective patient intervention based on clinical findings

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