Four Approaches to the Assessment and Treatment of Shoulder Pain

Service ID: Webcast2

Member Price: $55.00
Non Member Price: $90.00

Join four inspirational presenters who discuss four unique perspectives on the assessment and treatment of the shoulder, a common complaint from clients – filmed live at the 2022 National Conference in Adelaide.


Introduction to Shoulder Pain
Garry Lavis 
Garry briefly reviews the anatomy and biomechanics of the shoulder. Focusing not just on the rotator cuff, but the whole shoulder girdle and emphasising why the scapula plays such a significant role in a fully functional shoulder. Garry will also demonstrate several taping techniques to address the causes and symptoms of acute shoulder pain.


Approaches Using Dry Needling
Robert De Nardis
Robert presents approaches to the assessment and treatment of common shoulder presentations from a GEMt Dry Needling perspective. The functional disturbances from both active and latent trigger points will be discussed and his presentation promises to challenge the way you view the human body and will take your understanding of dry needling to a new level.


Approaches to the Assessment and Treatment of Shoulder Pain

Rob Granter
Rob will discuss critically important surface anatomical points and underpinning knowledge on shoulder function including a clinically useful assessment structure. Analysing your findings to guide your treatment and management. Demonstrating direct soft tissue techniques, joint mobilisation, some simple tools and practical rehabilitation ideas. He’ll also discuss ways to protect ourselves from injury to make us more resilient.


Tools of the Trade

Steve Stahl
This session looks at the assessment and some possible treatments for shoulder pain, with a particular focus on the use of massage tools and kinesiology tape. The session will demonstrate some assessment ideas and how this can direct you towards appropriate treatment and helpful home exercises.


20 CPE Points

Please note: Delegates who attended the 2022 National Conference are not able to claim additional CPE points for completing the ‘Four Approaches to the Assessment and Treatment of Shoulder Pain’ module.