Neutrality in the Body to Improve Shoulder Function
Presented by Susan McKay, OTR/L
May 30, 2015
Earn 8 Contact Hours
$99.00 members; $174.00 non-members
PLUS use the new ILOTA CE Member discount coupon!  Click here for details on the program.
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Course Description:
Shoulder girdle positioning can affect range of motion in the shoulder, but it can also affect the strength of the shoulder as well. Learn the importance of achieving a neutral shoulder girdle before ranging or strengthening the shoulder and how strength may be hidden due to improper positioning of the body. Learn techniques of how to reposition different parts of the body to improve strength and range of motion and allow your patients a more functional, pain free life. Come dressed comfortably and ready to participate.

Course Objectives:

  • Participants will understand the anatomy that affects the shoulder
  • Participants will describe the importance of a neutral shoulder girdle in gaining/maintaining range of motion and strength in the shoulder
  • Participants will be able to identify how malalignment in the body and the shoulder can cause dysfunction
  • Participants will be able to assess the body for different treatment needs
  • Demonstrate techniques to reposition structures in the body to align shoulder girdle into neutral

COURSE OUTLINE
  • Introduction
  • Functional implications
  • Anatomy of structures involved
  • Neutral alignment of the body
  • Compensatory patterns
  • Assessment
  • Special considerations
  • Lab
  • Pelvic alignment
  • Upper back alignment
  • Shoulder alignment
  • Clavicular alignment
  • Neck alignment
  • Questions and answers

    Schedule
    7 AM sign in
    8 AM course starts
    Break for lunch 12 PM to 1 PM
    Finish at 5 PM

    Location

    Presence Saint Joseph Hospital
    77 N. Airlite Street
    Elgin, Illinois 60123
    847-695-3200

 

Earn 8 Contact Hours
$99.00 members; $174.00 non-members
PLUS use the new ILOTA CE Member discount coupon!  Click here for details on the program.