EIM’s Management of the Shoulder and Elbow course is designed to enhance the participant’s knowledge and skills in the evidence-based management of individuals with shoulder and elbow disorders and dysfunction. This lab-intensive course focuses on clinical reasoning and hands-on skill development necessary to effectively perform a comprehensive shoulder and elbow evaluation with an understanding of how these two joints interact. Participants will learn and receive hands-on practice of evidence-based treatments including joint mobilizations, taping, strength progression and exercises, and orthotic fabrication.

Course Objectives/Outcomes

• Locate and discuss appropriate shoulder and elbow anatomy and pathology.
• Perform a comprehensive shoulder and elbow evaluation to determine the cause of dysfunction.
• Select appropriate special tests to evaluate the shoulder and elbow complex.
• Discuss evidence-based treatments for conservative care of a variety of shoulder and elbow injuries.
• Understand the precautions and evidence-based care of post-operative treatment.
• Demonstrate splinting and appropriate immobilization and progression of chronic and acute diagnoses from the shoulder to the elbow.

Applicability

• • Certificate for Advanced Practice in Hand Therapy

CEU and Cancellation Policy

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