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1. Analyze specialized tests to identify the pathomechanics of shoulder pain with hands on lab
2. Demonstrate scapula assessment to aid in diagnosis of shoulder pain and identify muscular imbalance
3. Review common shoulder diagnosis, current concepts in treatment techniques and case study presentations
4. Apply current concepts in manual techniques for the treatment of the painful shoulder
5. Analyze therapeutic exercises and home exercise plans to treat the painful shoulder
6. View adjunctive treatment techniques and modalities for patients with non-operative shoulder conditions

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

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 concentration 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.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Frank Layman has employment relationships with Randolph Hospital and the United States Army Reserve. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Frank Layman is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association.

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Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this non-interactive self-study package. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether self study is an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations.

Certificates of Successful Completion are available for email, download and/or printing from your online account immediately following the successful completion of the post-test/evaluation.

**Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of mental health professionals. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.

All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.

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Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants - Credit Available Until: 6/30/2025
PESI, Inc. is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education. Provider #: 3322. This self-study course qualifies for 5.5 self-study contact hours or .55 CEUs in the Category of Domain of OT and Occupational Therapy Process. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. Course Level: Intermediate.

Arizona Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants: CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 5.5 continuing education clock hours for Arizona OTs and OTAs. The Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners (R4-43-203) confirms acceptance of continuing education programs relevant to occupational therapy that are approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

Florida Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants: PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy. Provider Number 50-399. This self-study course qualifies for 5.5 continuing education credits.

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Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants
This self-study course consists of 5.5 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 5.5 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 5.5 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 6.6 contact hours.

Texas Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: This self-study activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #2406032TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas. Instructional level: Intermediate. This activity will provide 5.5 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
This self-study activity qualifies for 5.5 clock hours of instructional content as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Retain your certificate of completion and contact your board or organization for specific filing requirements.

Disclaimer: **Information obtained in this course should be used within your scope of practice.
**It is your ethical responsibility to report accurate hours to your licensing board.
**All self-study participants must complete and pass (80% or better) a post-test and evaluation prior to receiving a certificate of completion. If you require a copy of the test/evaluation for CE purposes, please print at the time you take the test. Or you may call our customer service department and a copy of your test/evaluation will be emailed to you. Please allow 30-45 days.

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