The Injured Shoulder: Examination, Medical Management, Therapy and Rehabilitation
June 22 - 23, 2024
Weekend Overview
A complex joint simplified! Presented by Dr. Ian MacIntyre and Dr. Sean Kings, The Injured Shoulder: Examination, Medical Management, Therapy and Rehabilitation, was a weekend of small-group, lecture-style and hand-on learning, practical components of therapy, rehabilitation, and ultrasound, breakaway groups, and round table discussions. This course was valuable to any health care provide involved in managing shoulder injuries in various populations.
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• Physical examination and diagnostics, the role of diagnostic imaging.
• Combining medical management with physical rehabilitation for injuries.
• The efficacy and indication for biological injections (i.e. cortisone, platelet rich plasma, hyaluronic acid).
• Surgical vs. non-surgical interventions / when medical referrals are warranted.
• Practical demonstrations of diagnostic ultrasound.
• Practical sessions for manual therapies.
• Practical sessions on rehabilitation.
• Rotator cuff injuries, frozen shoulder, impingement disorders, instability, labral pathology, etc.
• Trigger point therapies.
• Timeline involved with return to play.
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Coffee, water, snacks and lunch provided daily.
Food provided by The Simple Kitchen.
What the Participants Liked
The comprehensive approach to understanding the mechanics and rehab of shoulder injuries. From theoretical to practical demonstrations, every aspect was informative. I gained many insights from Sean and Ian's clinical experiences.
Ian's practical sessions and demonstration of various exercises was beneficial. Highly recommend any of their courses!
Overall, great course! A perfect blend of theory and hands-on. The small group size made it great for one-on-one Q&A and interactions.