Level III: Specialty Orthopedics

Course Summary

MTS SPECIALTY courses will be available in 2021 - All Advanced Registrants will be notified by email when announced

Our Mastering the Shoulder SPECIALTY course completes the MTS series. This course is for all practitioners wanting to learn integrated upper quadrant rehabilitation including a comprehensive cervical exercise program and offering many specialty topics of the shoulder.

Specific therapeutic exercise progressions will be taught for the cervical spine along with specialty topics involving neurovascular, sports specific and post surgical shoulder disorders. Several intergrated case studies are a feature of this course to help combine information from all three courses.

Mastering the Shoulder SPECIALTY covers manual therapy, cervical spine management and expert shoulder topics:

Manual therapy techniques for the upper quadrant - what works and what might cause injury.
Integrated cervical spine rehabilitation - initial movements to high level conditioning.
Shoulder surgery updates - complications, challenges and new outcomes.
Neurovascular disorders of the shoulder - red flags, symptoms and current management.
Clavicle fractures, acromioclavicular and sternoclavicular injury - your role in management and treatment.
Sports specific Injuries - paddle sports, racquet sports, throwing, combat, rock climbing and more...
Surgical protocols - the good, the bad and the ugly - how should we be improving patient outcomes?

Indepth practical sessions, challenging Integrated Case Studies (III-V) and some special extras!
Specialty certification will be made available after the completion of this course.

Prerequisites

Completion of the Mastering the Shoulder ADVANCED course.

Who Should Attend ?

All Physiotherapists
Sports Physicians
Occupational Therapists
Athletic Therapists

Chiropractors
Osteopaths
Kinesiologists

Course Fees 2021

Early Bird*	Regular
$795 CAD	$895 CAD

*Early Bird pricing in effect until 30 days prior to the event unless otherwise noted.

Topics at a Glance

Day 1

Upper Quadrant Manual Therapy
Cervical Stability Training
Post Surgical Complications
Neurovascular Disorders

Day 2

Clavicle Fractures / AC & SC Disorders
The Athletic Shoulder
Post Surgical Shoulder Protocols
Integrated Case Studies III-V

Full Course Outline

DAY I - Mastering the Shoulder SPECIALTY - Level III: Specialty Orthopedics

8:30 am	Registration
9:00 am	Manual Therapy techniques for the Upper Quadrant Suggested techniques from the manual therapy experts Clinical application and precautions / contraindications Practical session throughout demonstration / application
10:00 am	Q & A session - Manual therapy techniques
10:15 am	Break
10:30 am	Cervical Stability Training Part I A clinical review of the evidence for cervical stability training Key structures of the neck generating somatic / radicular shoulder pain Specific movement techniques and practice cues Key exercise strategies for the cervical spine
11:30 am	Cervical Stability Training Part I - Practical
12:30 pm	Lunch Break
1:30 pm	Post - Surgical Complications of the Shoulder Cuff repair complications Bankart and Laterjet repairs AC stabilization TSA / rTSA
2:15 pm	Neurovascular disorders of the Shoulder Identify signs and symptoms of neurovascular disorders Discussions regarding TOS and brachial neuritis / plexus disorders Subclavian, axillary and circumflex occlusions Managing pain and expectations with neurovascular issues
3:00 pm	Break
3:15 pm	Integrated Case Studies III - Complex Shoulder Disorders Case study challenge involving a complex shoulder disorder
4:00 pm	Break
4:15 pm	Integrated Case Studies IV - Chronic Shoulder Disorders Case study challenge involving a chronic shoulder disorder
5:00 pm	Finish

DAY II - Mastering the Shoulder SPECIALTY - Level III: Specialty Orthopedics

8:30 am	Registration
9:00 am	Clavicle injuries, SC and AC joint problems Review of current practice for clavicle fractures and the role of the rehabilitation expert Learn examination techniques for the SC and AC joints AC joint management including osteoarthrosis, lysis and synovitis. SC joint disorders - imaging, rehabilitation, medical and surgical management
9:45 am	Q & A - Clavicle injuries, SC and AC joint disorders
10:00 am	Break
10:15 am	Cervical Stability Training Part II Further exercise strategies and shoulder integration Solving complex and chronic upper quadrant pain Emerging science for the cervical spine High performance conditioning for the cervical spine
11:15 am	Break
11:30 am	Practical - Cervical Stability Training Part II
12:30 pm	Lunch Break
1:15 pm	The Athletic Shoulder - sports specific injuries The athletic shoulder - specific injuries in climbing, racquet, water, combat sports and more The throwing athlete - specific injuires in throwing sports Imaging issues, the adolescent athlete and the weekend warrior
2:00 pm	Q & A Session - The Athletic Shoulder
2:15 pm	Break
2:30 pm	Surgical Protocols - Common Pitfalls and Improvements Review of current recommendations for avoiding post surgical complications Managing post surgical outcomes and surgical communication Post surgery rehabilitation - what improvements can we make?
3:30 pm	Q & A Session - Surgical Protocols
3:45 pm	Break
4:00 pm	Integrated Case Studies V - Specialty Orthopedic Practice Case study reviewing the clinical reasoning and treatment progressions for a complex upper quadrant disorder
5:00 pm	Evaluations / Finish

Learning Outcomes

Manual Therapy Techniques for the Upper Quadrant

Discuss the combinations and likely effects of several styles of manual therapy
Learn common pitfalls and controversies about particular techniques
Analyze key techniques and similarities / different treatment options

Cervical Stability Training Part I

Review key anatomy of the cervical spine for exercise training
Initial examination, exercise testing and components of correct movement
Common pitfalls to avoid when testing cervical function
Progression of cervical exercise drills in recline, supine, prone and sitting and standing

Post Surgical Complications of the Shoulder

Understanding hardware failure, post surgical stiffness and identifying likely complications for each surgery
Review select case histories of surgical failure and early vs late stage failures
Surgical review and what to do next in the surgically unsuccesful patients
Common late and early complications for several common procedures

Neurovascular disorders of the Shoulder

Identify signs and symptoms of neurovascular disorders
Learn current controversies, imaging and management needs for TOS and brachial neuritis
Review the red flags and not to be missed disorders
Understand the current anatomy and pathology of select vascular disorders and treatment options

Integrated Case Studies III - V

Chronic shoulder disorders - review a challenging case study to help identify key treatment strategies and progressions for a difficult to treat chronic shoulder disorder
Complex shoulder disorder - discuss the concepts behind treating multiple pathologies and understanding the interplay of manual therapy, exercise progressions and medical assistance for solving a complex shoulder problem
Specialty Orthopedic Practice - build a treatment progression for a complex upper quadrant disorder requiring repeat examinations along with a mixture of cervical and shoulder treatment while managing patient expectations prior to full recovery

Clavicle injuries, SC and AC joint disorders

Build your knowledge for the current management of clavicle fractures and rehabilitation needs
Learn current examination techniques for the SC and AC joints, types of pathology and necessary management techniques
Case history examples will be used to highlight various disorders of the SC and AC joints and problem solving these conditions for best recovery

Cervical Stability Training Part II

Further refinements to cervical stability training including some strength and conditioning methods
Integrate scapula movements into your cervical stability training for greater control over the upper quadrant recovery
Understand the full program of cervical stability training, exercise prescription and modifications required for some patients

Athletic Shoulder Injuries

Learn the common injuries to look for and common biomechanical errors for many sports related shoulder problems - throwing athletes, climbing athletes, racquet sports, combat sports, paddling and water sports, 'corporate' sports
Appreciate the similarities across multiple sports for offering advice and exercises for the prevention of these shoulder injuries
Identify common exercise training faults for generating shoulder injuries in the gym

Post Surgical Shoulder Protocols

Review key post surgical protocols currently in use and identify specific concerns and solutions for improving patient outcomes
Add new exercises to your post surgical protocols that have been tested in the clinical environment
Understand key limitations and restrictions for various types of shoulder surgery

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