Rotator Cuff Dysfunction: Functional Recovery from Impingement & Surgery

Your Hands-On Guide to Restoring Shoulder Function
Because of the complex design of the rotator cuff, it is susceptible to injury. These injuries can be due to overuse in sports activities or it can occur from repetitive motions. Whatever the cause, weakness, stiffness, and pain often ensue. Secondary impingement is also another difficulty clinicians face when treating the functionality of the shoulder, with this condition being one of the most often misunderstood and difficult to assess. Because the shoulder plays a sizable role in arm functioning, proper rehabilitation of this joint is essential to return the patient to a healthy state. Further complicating the issue is reimbursement and providers that only allot a limited number of visits to complete rehabilitation. Clinicians must be knowledgeable about not only "tried and true" techniques, but must also stay abreast of current research, new products available, and developments within their field. Clinicians who fail to do this can be increasing their patient's recuperation time and missing important treatment goals.

This 1-day course will demonstrate how to be more innovative in your treatment planning, examine functional approaches to rehabilitation of the kinetic chains, and illustrate the benefits of incorporating evidenced-based approaches into your "bag of treatment tools." Additionally, attendees will examine rotator cuff injuries that occur at different points in the human lifespan, as well as recommended treatment for each population. Why certain injuries are more common with particular age groups, such as instability in teenagers and degenerative joint disease in aging patients, will be examined as well. Course participants will explore protocols for pathology of the shoulder with "hands-on" lab sessions so they can return to their rehabilitation settings with applicable concepts and skills. Clinicians will come away excited about trying new, practical techniques that produce results and, in turn, their orthopedic rehab patients will demonstrate a more positive attitude about their recovery.

• Define functionality of the shoulder
• Discuss the true function of the rotator cuff as the protection of most shoulder pathology
• Examine why scapula stabilization is the core for a healthy rotator cuff
• Assess the importance of positional recruitment for open and closed kinetic chain exercises based on evidence-based practice
• Demonstrate the latest elastic band exercises
• Expand your hands-on mobility skills

What You Should Bring
• Pillow
• Towel, regular size
• Portable treatment table, if available
• Please wear proper exercise attire to participate in lab

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

TERRY TRUNDLE, PTA, A.T.C., LAT, has over 37 years of experience in clinical practice and offers educational programs on functional rehabilitation, focusing on the upper and lower kinetic chain. He owns and directs the Athletic Rehab Institute and Sports Medicine in Atlanta, and he is a consultant for Benchmark Physical Therapy and Kennesaw State University. In addition, he serves as the Chair of the Advisory Board for the Cross Country Education's annual Rehab Summit.

Mr. Trundle graduated from the Medical College of Georgia and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and he is active in the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the National Athletic Trainers Association. He was one of the first recipients of the Recognition of Advanced Proficiency Award for the Physical Therapist Assistant in Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy by the APTA, and he was recognized by the Medical College of Georgia as one of its Fab 40 Alumni. His research has been featured in numerous publications, including the Journal of Athletic Training, Journal of Sports Rehabilitation, and Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. He also authored "Chapter 21: Orthopedic Management of the Shoulder" in Fundamental Orthopedic Management for the Physical Therapist Assistant by Gary A. Shankman and Robert C. Manske.

Mr. Trundle is the co-producer of a 4-part video series on knee and shoulder exercises and passive micro-mobility of the upper and lower kinetic chains. For more information on his seminars, or to purchase the series, visit www.CrossCountryEducation.com.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

"Dynamic speaker! Easily kept my interest. A lot of valuable information presented; it was easily followed and able to be used upon return to the clinic." - Tara Brenner, PT, Harrisburg, PA

This course has an On-Demand webcast and DVD format option.  View it at: www.CrossCountryEducation.com

This course is also available as an in-house program. With CCE in-houses, you choose the topic, dates, and facility.  CCE will provide the speaker, course content customized to your needs, CE credit, course materials, and an advertisement to post in your facility.

For more information, check out our website: www.CrossCountryEducation.com or call (615) 238-9239.