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1. Use interactive documentation tools and therapeutic treatment parameters to objectively measure and motivate the patient through the rehab process
2. Identify how to effectively position patients to maximize the benefits of therapeutic exercises, procedures, and modalities
3. Identify creative therapeutic exercises and techniques that consider all functional planes of movement
4. Incorporate the evidenced-based kinetic link model into the elevation of a patient's arm overhead for ADLs, industry and sports
5. Distinguish between the characteristics of rotator cuff syndrome in a 20 year old and a 70 year old patient
6. Demonstrate how to examine the shoulder and interpret exam findings to guide and direct intervention

FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY & BIOMECHANICS

• How we were taught in school vs. how the scapula humeral complex really works with orthopedic patients (i.e. how the legs drive the trunk and the trunk drives the scapular—the kinetic link)
• How to put the fun into the fundamentals
• Interactive drawings of the biomechanics
  • learn how centering the humeral head in the glenoid fossa is the key to maximizing range of motion and function
• Research-based information on compliance
• Research-based information on how to develop vital listening skills
• Examine the importance of communication skill

COMMON SHOULDER DYSFUNCTIONS

• Faulty scapulohumeral rhythm/scapular dyskinesis
  • video analysis
  • demonstrations
• Core stability/training—for all patient populations
  • Video analysis
  • Lab demonstrations
• Hypo-mobile pathology
• Manual therapy
  • Videos
  • Hands-on demonstrations
  • How to get the hand behind the back vs. the towel or pulley exercise
  • How to treat the shoulder that has plateaued in range of motion
• Labral pathology
  • Interactive anatomical drawings
  • Special tests to rehab
• Rotator Cuff Syndrome
  • Slassification system
  • Discuss the difference between the 20-year-old vs. the 70-year-old
• Osteoarthritis: medical management for all patient populations
• Joint replacement: Current and new advances
• Glenohumeral instabilities
• Scapular dysfunction—interactive drawings and patient analysis
• Posterior shoulder tightness
  • Demonstrations of assessment
  • Treatment options

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.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Joseph Mullins is the founder and director of Athletic Training and Conditioning, Inc. He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.

Non-financial: Joseph Mullins is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association, the North Carolina Athletic Trainers Association, and the Mid Atlantic Athletic Trainers Association.

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Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants
No CE available for this board.

Florida Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistant: PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy. Provider Number 50-399. This self-study course qualifies for 6.1 continuing education credits.

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Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants
This self-study course consists of 6.0 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists. CE requirements for physical therapists vary by state/jurisdiction. Please retain the certificate of completion that you receive and use as proof of completion when required.

California Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers. This self-study lecture qualifies for 6.0 continuing competency hours.

Illinois Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270. This self-study course qualifies for 6.0 CE credit hours.

New York Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: PESI, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department, State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant continuing education. This self-study course qualifies for 7.3 contact hours.

Texas Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: This self-study activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #2106032TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas. This activity will provide 6.0 CCUs. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.

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Other Professions
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