How the Shoulder Really Works

Through this webinar, we will take a look at the shoulder anatomy and functional demands to create an understanding of how the shoulder works dynamically with the scapula and thoracic spine. The webinar will discuss foundational principles of the shoulder, evaluation strategies, and a progressive exercise program that you can integrate with your clients immediately. Learn easy practical solutions for patients and clients

Objectives:

Describe how to evaluate the shoulder, scapula, and thoracic spine.
Discuss the rehab continuum for the shoulder – what to do and when to do it.
Name high tech methods and taping strategies for intervention.
Develop exercise progressions and interventions that work and transfer to less pain and better performance.
Utilize focused biomechanics that make a lasting impact on clients’ outcome and overall experience.

General Information

Course Access: On Demand – the course is available for 1 year. Subscription – the course is available as long as you have the account. You can start and stop the course at any time.
Target Audience: Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapy, Doctor of Chiropractic, Occupational Therapy
Prerequisite: None
Instructional Level: Essential
Disclosure: No relevant information to disclose
Content disclosure: This course does not focus on any product or service.

Course Outline

Course Outline: (1 hour) A quiz is provided at the end of the seminar to receive a certificate for Continuing Education
Common shoulder pathology Shoulder Anatomy
What is the primary nature of shoulder pathology?
Joint By Joint Performance Continuum Pain, Motion, Strength, Speed,
Performance Develop Thoracic Mobility (Exercise demonstration)
Develop Strength (Exercise demonstration)

CEU Approvals

Doctor of Chiropractic CE Approvals:
Cleveland University – DC: AR, CO, DE, HI, IN, PA, WV, BC, ON, NS, NB, MB, SK, AB. PACE – DC: AK, CT, DC, ID, IN, IA, KS, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, VA, VI, WA, WY, NS. Georgia Board Of Chiropractic Examiners: (Approval ID: 2024-769 Examination Procedure/Diagnoses) GA.

Athletic Trainers CE Approvals:
BOC: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY. Athletic Trainer Florida: (Approval ID: 20-701237) FL.

Physical Therapy CE Approvals:
Arkansas Board of Physical Therapy: AR. Physical Therapy Reciprocity. See below.: AL, AK, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, GA, HI, ID, IN, IA, KS, ME, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NH, NM, NC, ND, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WY.

CE Approvals:
Occupational Therapy: AR, ID, ME, MA, MI, NE, ND, SC, TX, VA, WI.

Webinar Recording

CE Information: It is the responsibility of each student to verify whether this course meets the Continuing Education requirements for their specific State and Profession. Please click the "Change to CE Course" button above and use the dropdown menu provided to check approval status and ensure compliance with your licensing board.

Course Instructor

Tony Mikla, PT

Tony Mikla is a sports physical therapist and performance coach. He is the owner and President of KIME Human Performance Institute in Sacramento, CA. The practice is dedicated to the improvement of his clients’ performance in life and on the field. Dr. Mikla speaks and teaches nationally on sports physical therapy and is active in research having published multiple papers in international journals. He previously served as the Physical Therapy Manager at the world renowned EXOS in Phoenix, AZ, working with best athletes in the world. He is adjunct faculty in PT at Sacramento State University and Northern AZ University. In 2015, Tony was named a finalist for the NSCA Sports Medicine Specialist of the year.