The Shoulder Complex - Advanced Assessment and Treatment Skills

Course Description:

This 2-day workshop will provide participants with the fundamentals needed to assess, treat, and prevent common injuries that involve the shoulder complex. The course will consist of lecture, demonstration, and hands-on practice integrating a variety of physical examination and acupuncture techniques. Participants can expect to gain proficiency in clinical anatomy, palpation, range of motion assessment, manual muscle testing, orthopedic testing, and trigger point needling. 

Course Outline:

Day 1:

9:00 – 9:30 AM: Introduction, Orthopedic and Trigger Point Acupuncture Essentials

9:30 – 10:30 AM: Clinical Anatomy of the Shoulder, Regional Palpation Skills

10:30 – 12:30 PM: Inspection and Range of Motion (ROM) Assessment 

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12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: LUNCH BREAK

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1:30 – 2:30 PM: Muscle Assessment, Palpation, and Trigger Point Acupuncture Needling Demonstration 

(rotator cuff and scapular stabilizers)

2:30 – 5:30 PM: Supervised Practice: Assessment, Palpation, and Needling Technique for Trigger Points

of the Shoulder Region

Day 2:

9:00 – 10:30 AM: Manual Muscle Testing and Muscle Length Testing 

10:30 – 12:30 AM: Shoulder Orthopedic Testing, Demonstration, and Practice

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12:30 – 1:30 PM: LUNCH BREAK

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1:30 – 2:30 PM: Muscle Assessment, Palpation, and Trigger Point Acupuncture Needling Demonstration

(scapular stabilizers and postural muscles)

2:30– 5:30 PM: Supervised Practice: Assessment, Palpation, and Needling Technique for Trigger Points

of the Thoracic and Pectoral Region. Shoulder Ligamentous/Capsule Needling Techniques Demonstrated and Practice.

*** Discounted Room Rates Available (expires 1/22/20) 

https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/california/hyatt-house-pleasant-hill/oakxh?corp_id=G-ACU2

Guests may also call reservations at 1-800-517-3957 and reference the group code G-ACU2