The Shoulder Complex - It's Not that Complex: Understanding and Treating Shoulder Injuries for Rotational Athletes
by Dr Reid Nelles
Description
NUHS CEU approval for this course has been submitted and is pending: AR, CA, GA, NM, TX
Learning Objectives
- Identify and recognize common shoulder injuries as they relate to rotational athletes
- Understand and criticize current research on pathology and etiology of shoulder injuries.
- Simplify and utilize local and global assessment methods for the shoulder as well as surrounding associated muscle groups and joints.
- Choose and illustrate assessment concepts by using the entire body and its kinetic chain for addressing shoulder biomechanics.
- Apply and demonstrate evidence-based treatment techniques. Examples of applications for active modalities in the course include; manual therapies of Decompression Therapy, Compressive Therapies and use of Kinesiology Taping for common shoulder dysfunctions.
- Recognize and interpret Corrective Exercise Intervention Strategies that clients or patients can utilize to address dysfunctional movement patterns at home.
Course Content
| The Shoulder Complex: It's Not that Complex | Module |
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Reid Nelles, DC
Dr. Reid is a chiropractor whose passion is to restore and improve qualities of movement. Humans are made to move, so this concept doesn’t stop at just athletes but extends to everyone.
Reid earned his Bachelor of Science from University of Minnesota – Duluth where he then followed his passion onto Northwestern Health Sciences University to pursue a Doctorate in Chiropractic. While attending Northwestern, Reid was fortunate to be chosen for the Medical Staffing of the World Sport Games in Lignano, Italy which kick started his infatuation with sports chiropractic.
At his clinic, Minnesota Movement, Dr. Reid helps clients find their ability by utilizing movement patterns, corrective exercises, hands-on techniques, and education. He has had the fortune of working with athletes across a wide range of endeavors such as the NHL, CrossFit Games Athletes, LPGA, PGA, Ironman Participants, MLB, and NFL as well as elite weekend warriors.
Hour 1:
- Welcome & Introduction
- Present outline of coursework with Learning Objectives coinciding
- Who qualifies as a Rotational Athlete?
- Throwing
- Kicking
- Tennis
- Golf
- Hockey
- Common shoulder injuries across rotational sports
- Traumatic vs. Over-use/Dis-use (-itis/-osis)
- Acute vs. Subacute vs. Chronic
- Structual vs. Muscular vs. Neuro
Hour 2:
- Patient History
- Listen vs. Speak
- Observing Static Posture
- Introduction to Movement Assessment for Dynamic Positioning
Hour 3:
- Movement Assessment
- Glenohumeral Joint Assessment
- Acromioclavicular Joint Assessment
- Sternoclavicular Joint Assessment
- Scapular Assessment
Hour 4:
- Discuss the Kinetic Chain and Myo-Fascial Network
- Movement Assessment
- Trunk dissociation/rotation assessment
- Hip Assessment
- Breathing Assessment
Hour 5:
- Manual Therapies (Scope of Practice Dependent)
- Modalities
- Cupping/Decompression
- Pain Mitigation
- Tissue Mobility Applications
- Movement Neurofeedback Applications
- Compression Band Therapy
- Tissue Mobility and Pain Mitigation Applications
- Movement Neurofeedback Applications
- Kinesiology Taping
- Pain Mitigation
- Positioning and External Cueing via Neurofeedback
Hour 6:
- Corrective Exercise Strategies
- Let the assessment be your guide
- Isometric vs. Concentric vs. Eccentric Muscle Contraction
- Global vs. Local Focus
- Progression and Regression Strategies
- Synopsis and Conclusion
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: AK, CO, CT, DE, DC, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, RI, SC, SD, UT, VT, VA, WA, WY (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
*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
The Shoulder Complex meets continuing education requirements for these State Physical Therapy Boards: AL, CO, CT, IA, ME, MA, MN, NH, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY
IL - The Shoulder Complex (6 contact hours) meets continuing education requirements for these State Physical Therapy Boards by virtue of a National University of Health Sciences approval. NUHS is recognized by the Secretary of States Department of Education.
ATC
The Shoulder Complex (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 (6 hours/CEUs The Shoulder Complex Category A). ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.