Physical Therapy of the Shoulder: Module 1

Course Goals:      

This course is intended to instruct the student through self-paced study on the mechanics of movement and evaluation of the shoulder.

Student Objectives:

 At the end of this course the student will be able to:

1. Identify 4 purposes of the “Guide”.
2. Identify the 4 stages in the Nagi Model of Disablement.
3. Identify the 6 elements of patient management.
4. Identify the 3 types of arthrokinematic motion
5. Identify the strongest supporting ligament of the glenohumeral joint.
6. Identify the static stabilizers of the glenohumeral joint
7. Identify the dynamic stabilizers of the glenohumeral joint
8. Identify the 3 phases of shoulder elevation
9. Identify the 5 phases of an overhand throw
10. Identify 5 roles of the scapula
11. Identify the 3 major components of a SICK scapula
12. Identify 5 common symptoms accompanying a SICK scapula
13. Identify the “Rotational Unity Rule”
14. Identify 3 scapular patterns related to shoulder injuries in the overhand-throwing athlete.
15. Identify 5 scapular mobilization techniques
16. Identify 10 posterior-inferior capsule stretching techniques
17. Identify 3 tabletop scapular exercises
18. Identify 6 shoulder wall exercises
19. Identify 6 prone shoulder exercises (The Six Back)
20. Identify 12 mass movement patterns
21. Identify components of an off-seas upper extremity conditioning protocol for overhand-throwing athletes
22. Identify components of an arthroscopic repair of a SLAP lesion in a throwing athlete
23. Identify components of a nine-level rehabilitation throwing program
24. Identify 10 medical conditions the may refer pain to the shoulder complex
25. Identify Cyriax’s capsular pattern of restriction
26. Identify 7 special tests for glenohumeral stability
27. Identify 6 special tests for labral integrity
28. Identify 4 special tests for shoulder impingement
29. Identify 8 special tests for identifying dysfunction of specific muscles and tendons of the shoulder