FMT Rx: Differential Diagnosis of the Posterior Shoulder

Milica McDowell DPT

Dr. Milica McDowell is the Senior Director of Medical for RockTape, her background is as an orthopedic physical therapist. She has worked with athletes from high school kids to the weekend warrior to pros from the NFL, NHL, MLB, XGames, Pro rodeo, triathlon, and the performing arts. Dr. McDowell has a background in team sports, yoga, Pilates, CrossFit, clinical bike fitting and rehab for ultra-endurance athletes. Dr. McDowell was a faculty member at Montana State University in the Health and Human Performance program from 2008-2019 and is the founder of Epic Fitness Center, Bluebird Medical Supply and Clearwater Physical Therapy. Dr. McDowell has two Bachelors’ Degrees from Montana State University, a Master’s Degree from University of Colorado and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Idaho State University. She has lectured both nationally and internationally, is a published author, textbook editor and has a United States Patent. In her free time, she enjoys triathlon, alpine and skate skiing and exploring Montana’s outdoors with her husband, family and poodle-mix dogs.

Hour 1: 

• Review of Anatomy and Physiology 
• Posterior Shoulder Anatomy 
• Posterior Shoulder Biomechanics 
• Proximal and Distal Influences 
• Posterior Shoulder Function 
• Area of Stability and Mobility 
• Differential Diagnosis of the Posterior Shoulder Region 
• Posterio-Medial Shoulder Compartment, Common Issues 
• Posterio-Lateral Shoulder Compartment, Common Issues 
• Posterior Shoulder Compartment, Common Issues 
• Function and Dysfunction of the Posterior Shoulder Region 
• Identifying the Issues 
• Anatomy and Relevance, Physiology Influences 
• Acute Trauma vs Chronic Problems 
• Historical Treatment of Posterior Shoulder Pain 
• RICE and Sling 
• RTC strengthening and other exercises (posture) 
• Manipulation/Manual 

Hour 2:  

• Research Review 
• Analysis of Current Research Related to this Region 
• Treatment Considerations Today 
• Kinesiology Tape Intervention 
• Posterior Shoulder Postural Corrections 
• Unilateral 
• Bilateral 
• Compressional Floss Band Intervention 
• Compression wraps 
• Hide a ball for trigger point management 
• Myofascial Cupping Intervention 
• SubAcute Pain Management 
• Cupping for postural alignment 
• RockBand Flex Multiband Exercise Loop Intervention 
• Combination Treatment with Myofascial Cupping Techniques 
• Band use for mobilization with movement 
• Stages of Care for Posterior Shoulder Pain 
• Acute Management 
• Sub-acute Management 
• Chronic Management 
• What’s Next 
• Review of Learning Objectives 

DC

This course is valid for continuing education credit through NUHS in the following states, so long as it falls within the scope of practice as outlined by the corresponding state board: (Considered distance learning, please check with your board how many hours you are allowed

Please note that online continuing education is not recognized in the following states: FL, LA, MS, OK, WI

CEU approval for this course has been submitted and is pending: AL, AK, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WY

*NUHS makes no representation either directly or indirectly that the substantive matter being presented is approved or within respective scope of licensing. It remains the attendees’ responsibility to contact the state board(s) from which they seek continuing education credits for purposes of ensuring said board(s) approves both the delivery method and content as they relate to this event.

PT/PTA

This course meets continuing education requirements for these State Physical Therapy Boards: AL, CO, CT, IA, ME, MA, MN, NH, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY

AR – This course has been approved by the AR State Physical Therapy Board for 2.0 contact hours. APTA AR Approved Provider Number AR-PP-20008

CA – approval is pending

KY – This course is Category 2 continued competency activity by the APTA Kentucky. Category 2 activities include courses that are less than 3 hours in length; these courses do not require formal approval.

FL – This course is pending renewal.

OK –

OH –

TX – This activity has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 2.00 CCUs for PTs and PTAs. Approval #71708

VT –

This course meets continuing education requirements for these State Physical Therapy Boards by virtue of approval by Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 2.00 CCUs for PTs and PTAs. Approval #71708: AK, AZ, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, MI, MS, MO, MT, NC, ND, PA, RI, SC, TN, VA.

This course (2 contact hours) meets continuing education requirements for these State Physical Therapy Boards by virtue of a National University of Health Sciences approval: IL . NUHS is recognized by the Secretary of States Department of Education. NUHS approval pending.

ATC

This course (BOC Approved provider # P8570) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Certified Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of (2 hours/CEUs, Category A). ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.