Shoulder Master Class

CPD Approved Course (5 CPD Credits)

Taught by Jane Johnson (Chartered Physiotherapist)

This superb 1-day course covers shoulder problems and how to deal with them in detail.

Do you see clients with shoulder problems?

How are you currently treating them are you effective? Would you like more skills for assessing the shoulder? More skills for treating problem shoulders?

On this one-day workshop you will learn: A. How to assess a shoulder - key questions to ask your clients - postural assessment relevant to the shoulder - how to identify key bony landmarks such as the coracoid process, AC joint,borders of the scapula, spine of the scapula, greater tubercle, lesser tubercle. - how to assess gross range of movement at the shoulder - how to assess accessory movements of the shoulder - how and why to load shoulder muscles - accurate palpation of shoulder muscles including supraspinatus, infraspinatus, levator scapulae, teres major + teres minor, latissimus dorsi, biceps brachii, triceps brachii, pectoralis minor, pectoralis major B. Common Shoulder Pathologies: identification and causes for: - Adhesive Capsulitis ('Frozen' shoulder) - Supraspinatus tendinopathies - Subacromial bursitis - Acromioclavicular ligament sprain - Rotator cuff strains - Clavicle fracture - Humeral fracture - Humeral dislocation C. Suggested treatments for the above conditions. A full workbook is provided including Anatomy, physiology and pathology worksheets and review questions to take home

After firstly reviewing the anatomy of the shoulder and palpating the area to locate its structures you will use body crayons to identify the muscles attached to the scapula, working in pairs you will learn how to test range of movement both actively and passively identifying increased and decreased ranges, a short video will be also be watched on the anatomy & physiology of the shoulder. Various treatments of the problems will be taught, including the use of accessory movements, distractions, subscapular work, soft tissue release, active and passive stretching, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation and trigger point therapy to the shoulder area. An extremely informative day and a must for all massage therapists to enable them to treat their clients shoulder problems effectively.

Tutor: Jane Johnson.

Certificate of attendance awarded (5cpd credits).

Date available: 18th January 2008, 21st May 2008, 26th November 2008.

Cost: £75.00.