Orthopedic Rehabilitation of the Shoulder

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This two-day seminar is designed in an attempt to bridge the gap between scientific research and clinical practice.  The concepts and principles presented will emphasize current and innovative approaches to the evaluation and treatment of orthopedic shoulder pathology.  Teaching methods will include lecture (75%), video, workshop demonstration, and lab practice (25%).  The focus of the seminar is on immediate clinical application of evidence-based practice in a limited access environment. 
 

1. recognize and identify fthe unctional anatomy of  the sternoclavicular, acromioclavicular, glenohumeral, and scapulothoracic joints.

2. explain the stabilizing function of the muscles and  ligaments of the shoulder.

3. explain the biomechanical and EMG relationships of the upper extremity during functional activities.

4. conduct a comprehensive upper quarter biomechanical eval.  

5. recognize the common signs and symptoms associated with macro and microtraumatic injuries to the shoulder including instabilities, impingement, adhesive capsulitis, and thoracic outlet syndrome.

6. design an effective conservative and post-operative treatment program to address identified impairments and functional limitations

7. perform treatment techniques for the shoulder.  (biofeedback, mobilization, therapeutic exercise, and PNF)

8. construct and implement a functional therapeutic exercise progression applicable for injuries of the shoulder.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

• Functional Anatomy Review

• Scapular Significance: Scapulothoracic and Scapulohumeral Biomechanics, Evaluation, and Training

• Arthrokinematics, Obligate Translation, and Force Couples

• Evaluation and Special Tests Lab

• Glenohumeral Instability and Scapular Significance

• Key Principles to Managing Impingement Syndrome

• Loss of Motion Protocol and Mobilization Lab

• Post-op Protocol for Rotator Cuff Repairs

• Adhesive Capsulitis, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, and Total Shoulder Arthorplasty

• Surgical Procedures and Post-op Considerations

• Functional Examination and Testing

• Therapeutic Exercise Progressions and Functional Exercise Demonstrations 

• Limited Access Rehabilitation and Home Exercise Program Ideas

TYPICAL PROGRAM SCHEDULE

      Day One    7:30 am - 5:30 pm     
     Day Two    8:00 am - 4:30 pm
     15 contact hours; intermediate level

INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHY

Edward P. Mulligan, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, ATC 

Dr. Mulligan has been involved in orthopedic-sports physical therapy, athletic training, and clinical education for the past 32 years.  His undergraduate degree is from the University of Nebraska and he received his physical therapy training at UTMB – Galveston. He completed the post-professional master’s degree program at Texas Woman’s University-Dallas in 1995 and his transitional DPT program at Regis University in 2008.  He was recognized as a clinical specialist in sports physical therapy by the APTA in 1988 and as a clinical specialist in orthopedic physical therapy in 2009.  He is an Assistant Professor and Residency Program Director  in the Physical Therapy Department at UT Southwestern in Dallas and has taught over 240 seminars to over 9000 participants in 36 states over the past 17 years. Ed has been married to Jana Mulligan, PT for 29 years.   They have two sons, Ryan, 27, who is an orthopedic surgery resident at the Campbell Clinic in Memphis, TN and Reid, 25, who is an Architect in Dallas, TX. 

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