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Get the solutions for several shoulder complex pathologies in this insightful and important 6 hour seminar. Review and practice unique assessment tests to help you with early recognition of various pathologies. Improve treatment for your clients by examining the best evidence-based practices for conservative and post-op management, and by practicing glenohumeral and scapulothoracic mobilization techniques. Gain new tips and techniques you can implement tomorrow for:
Rotator Cuff Tears
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Anterior Glenohumeral Instability
SLAP Lesions
Adhesive Capsulitis
Thoracic Outlet Compression Syndrome
Shoulder Arthroplasties
What You Should Bring:
Participants should wear sleeveless shirts for the lab portion of the course.
Identify the etiology of common shoulder complex pathologies and identify possible anatomic and other etiologic factors
Review which special tests should be used to identify complex shoulder pathologies and be able to apply these tests effectively
Determine which patients are appropriate candidates for conservative or should be referred for assessment as surgical candidates
Utilize effective mobilization techniques for a variety of shoulder conditions
Devise an appropriate treatment plan and enable effective patient intervention based on clinical findings
Physical Therapists
Physical Therapist Assistants
Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Athletic Trainers
Strength and Conditioning Specialists
Orthopedic Nurses
CHAD THOMPSON, PT, DPT, CEAS, has directed the Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team (KORT), Georgetown, Kentucky location since 2003 and practiced outpatient physical therapy since 1997. During that time, he earned the APTA Board Certified Specialists in Orthopedics. Dr. Thompson has over 25 years of experience working with total joint patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. He has written treatment protocols for the rehabilitation of acute post-operative spinal and extremity patients. Dr. Thompson has devoted his career to providing patients with impairment-based exercise programs for the prevention disability and loss of functional independence.
In addition to his therapy experience, Dr. Thompson is a clinical instructor for the University of Kentucky and University of Louisville, and assists in supervising the Samaritan Free Clinic. This clinic allows students to assess and treat underserved patients under supervision of a PT. He has spoken professionally on mobilization and treatment of low back pain, and taught body mechanics and orthotic fabrication as well as prescription programs. Dr. Thompson graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1997 with a Master’s in Physical Therapy and a Bachelor’s of Health Science and received a Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2006 from Regis
University, Colorado. He holds certifications in Functional Capacity Examination from Select
Medical Corporation, and Isherhagen Workwell Systems. He is certified to perform Work Task
and Job Analysis by Work Steps™ and the Atlanta Back School, holding a Certification as an
Ergonomic Assessment Specialist.
Full Disclosure:
Financial: Receives a speaking honorarium from Vyne Education.
Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.