In this comprehensive online program, designed for musculoskeletal health professionals, we take a deep dive into:

• The epidemiology and demographics of a stiff and unstable shoulder – who is at risk of developing a wobbly or stiff shoulder?
• The pathophysiology! – is there a clear pathology underpinning a frozen shoulder or shoulder instability? Does this inform management?
• Classification and natural history
• Differential diagnosis – you can’t afford to get this wrong!
• The patient interview and physical examination – imperative to be a GOOD CLINICIAN
• What interventions are available to manage frozen shoulder and shoulder instability?  We focus on physical therapy, injection therapy and surgical options
• How does physical therapy compare to surgery and injection therapy? 
• What can YOU do to help people suffering with frozen shoulder or an unstable shoulder? This is where you earn your stripes!

The end result?

You will:

• Have an in depth understanding of the pathology underpinning a stiff or unstable shoulder and how this may inform management

• Learn how to accurately detect a frozen shoulder or an obscure unstable shoulder via simple interview and objective techniques

• Have increased confidence to manage stiff and unstable shoulder presentations, which have historically proved to be challenging and complicated cases

• Be able to collaboratively manufacture an evidence-based pathway for those suffering to return to function and valued activity

Module 1:
Fundamentals
What is shoulder instability exactly?
How does it occur?
In whom? Why?
Recurrence rates? Does anything predict this?
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Module 2:
Diagnosis
The patient interview and physical examination: how do you detect a shoulder instability presentation clinically?
Do you use special tests?
What information do you need to derive from your interview?
What are some common surgical procedures to manage shoulder instability?
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Module 3:
Management
What does the evidence say for best practice management of shoulder instability? Surgery or physical therapy? Is it that binary?
What does best practice exercise prescription look like for shoulder instability?
Does it differ for traumatic versus atraumatic presentations?
What type of exercise?
What is the aim of exercise management?