What This Course Covers
1. Functional Anatomy, Biomechanics & Structural Considerations of the Shoulder Girdle
A clinically relevant overview of the anatomical and biomechanical features that influence shoulder function. This module breaks down glenohumeral mechanics, scapulothoracic contributions, thoracic and rib involvement, load sharing, and structural considerations that matter for assessment and rehabilitation.
No unnecessary theory—only what translates directly to clinical reasoning.
2. Shoulder Clinical Presentations
Understand the key presentation patterns that clinicians encounter: mobility-driven presentations, control deficits, strength and load tolerance issues, tendon-related presentations, and irritability-based behaviours.
Learn how to recognise common clinical scenarios and what these patterns reveal about underlying drivers.
3. Clinical Assessment
A structured approach to understanding and interpreting assessment findings.
This module covers movement observation, functional task analysis, range findings, loading responses, irritability profiling, and pattern differentiation.
You’ll learn how to connect your observations to meaningful clinical interpretation rather than simply collecting test results.
4. Rehabilitation Program Design
A logical framework for planning early, mid, and late-stage rehabilitation based on the presentation pattern and irritability level.
Learn how to select appropriate exercise categories, determine safe entry points, create progressions, avoid common errors, and align programming with the client’s goals and movement capacity.
5. Case Applications & Rehabilitation Pathways
Integration of all previous modules into real-world clinical scenarios. You’ll work through case examples step-by-step—from presentation → interpretation → program design → progression.
This module demonstrates how the reasoning framework translates into practical decision-making in everyday clinical practice.