Practical Shoulder Rehab - "Just the Prac"
Practical component of "just the theory: shoulder"
A hands-on practical workshop designed to bring the shoulder theory framework to life. This session focuses on application, pattern recognition, assessment clarity, and targeted exercise prescription. Ideal for clinicians who want to confidently bridge the gap between “knowing” and “doing.”
Who is this for?
Exercise Physiologists
Exercise Scientists
Physiotherapists / Occupational Therapists
New graduates or early-career clinicians
Practitioners wanting confidence with shoulder progressions
This 4 hour in person workshop is an extension of the Just the Theory - Shoulder course, available to complete online :
Workshop Focus Areas
1. CLINICAL PATTERN RECOGNITION
Real World Examples
- Identifying common presentation patterns
- Understanding irritability and load tolerance
- Linking Symptoms to Movement to Drivers to
2.Functional Assessment Labs
- Scapular movement observation
- Thoracic and rib involvement
- Load tests, rotational patterns, control points
- Red flag considerations (brief but clear)
3. PRACTICAL EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION
Hands-on practice with
- Early stage mobility and activation
- Mid stage control, stability and strength
- Late stage energy storage / loading
- Overhead progressions and return to work / sport options
4. ERROR CORRECTION AND COACHING SKILLS
- How to cue efficiently
- What to correct vs what to ignore
- Recognise compensations early
5. CASE BASED APPLICATIONS
- Real cases to map from assessment to progression
- Group discussion: reasoning, decision trees, clinical pitfalls
What you'll walk away with
- A clear, repeatable framework for shoulder assessment
- Confidence progressing exercises without aggravating symptoms
- Tools for choosing “where to start” and “what matters most”
- Practical cues, loading strategies, and regress/progress options
- A deeper understanding of how to tailor programs to individuals
Format
- Duration: 4 hours
- Hands-on practical with small-group interaction
- Real client examples + guided coaching sequences