Orthopedic issues of the shoulder are among the most common causes of musculoskeletal issues and visits to medical professionals. Millions of individuals struggle to lift their arms overhead, reach behind their back, and perform simple everyday activities. If you work with individuals who struggle with shoulder issues, this series was created for you.

By applying the information you’ll learn in each module, you’ll be able to confidently work with individuals who:

• are experiencing chronic shoulder tightness and/or impingement syndrome;
• are returning from physical therapy following orthopedic surgery;
• simply want to keep their joints healthy and minimize their risk of developing shoulder and neck issues.

With interactive lectures and creative visuals, you will discover the fundamental components of how the myofascial and ligamentous system contribute to efficient alignment and control of the shoulder complex. With a learn-by-doing process, you’ll be able to discern and choose the most effective assessments to determine your client’s habits that are contributing to shoulder issues. From this information, you’ll be able to confidently choose the most effective corrective exercises to improve shoulder stability. Additionally, when you complete each module of the series, you’ll be able to immediately apply strategies for addressing the most common causes of chronic tightness, weakness as well as compensated posture and movement strategies.

Upon completion of this 3-part interactive, webinar series, you will be able to:

• confidently discuss how posture and movement habits contribute to shoulder issues;  
• incorporate simple, yet effective corrective exercises to improve stability, mobility, and strength of the shoulder stabilizers; 
• apply the most effective functional exercises to help your clients develop more optimal shoulder function and work towards achieving their health and fitness goals.

In this three-module series, you’ll discover:

• the anatomy and biomechanics and how suboptimal posture and muscle weakness contributes to issues of the rotator cuff, AC joint, and labrum;
• the best assessments to determine how to approach your client’s exercise program;
• how to choose and utilize the most effective corrective and functional exercises to improve shoulder stability and if necessary, help your client’s post-therapy progress or post-surgery recovery.

Whether you are working virtually or in person, this series will deliver information you can use right away in your client sessions whether they are recovering from an injury, preparing for surgery, or returning after physical therapy.