Product Detail

1. Review functional anatomy of the shoulder complex.
2. Identify special tests used by orthopedic surgeons who specialize in shoulders.
3. Develop a treatment algorithm for managing shoulder pain.
4. Discuss early intervention for acute shoulder injuries.
5. Differentiate between a shoulder injury and a cervical spine radiculopathy.
6. Compare and contrast rotator cuff tears, tendinitis, arthritis and adhesive capsulitis.
7. Evaluate new hands-on clinical exam skills.
8. Identify unusual shoulder diagnoses and discuss appropriate referrals.

Shoulder Evaluation

• Subjective questions
• Mechanisms of injury
• Normal vs. abnormal motion
• Manual muscle testing
• Special tests

Rotator Cuff Injuries

• Rotator cuff impingement
• Tendinitis vs. tendinopathy
• Rotator cuff tears
• Biceps tendinitis/tears
• Postural implications
• Treatment of rotator cuff tears/tendinitis

Cervical Spine Radiculopathy Mimicking a Rotator Cuff Tear

• Cervical spine anatomy review
• Similarities in signs and symptoms
• Cervical spine clearing tests
• Marquis maneuver
• Thoracic outlet syndrome
• Managing nerve root compression
• Postural strengthening exercises

Adhesive Capsulitis

• Predisposing factors
• Capsular pattern of the shoulder
• Differential diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis
• Effective treatment techniques

Unusual Shoulder Diagnoses

• Subjective and objective “Red Flags”
• Pancoast Tumor/Pathologic Fx
• Nerve Injuries
• Fractures

Gleno-Humeral Arthritis

• Signs and symptoms of arthritis
• Avascular necrosis
• Gleno-humeral and A-C joint
• Need for shoulder arthroplasty?
• Conservative treatment
• Patient education

Hands-on Lab

• Shoulder posture and palpation
• Perform special tests
• Selective tissue tension testing
• Cervical spine clearing tests
• Video case presentations

Paul Marquis is a graduate of the University of New England with a 1992 Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy. Paul Marquis has been employed by County Physical Therapy LLC in Presque Isle, Maine, for over 21 years as a physical therapist. In 2006, he became Vice President of Clinical Operations.

In 2011, Paul founded Maine Orthopedic Seminars to increase access to orthopedic continuing education for physicians, physician assistants, family nurse practitioners, physical therapists and assistants, occupational therapists and assistants, and athletic trainers in and around the state of Maine.

As a clinical instructor for 17 years, Paul has been affiliated with the University of New England, Kennebec Valley Community College, Husson University, Marquette University and Northeastern University. From 2002-2007, Paul was an adjunct professor at the University of Maine at Presque Isle, teaching "Therapeutic Modality Application for the Athletic Trainer". With colleagues at Husson University, he did research on the cervical spine. Paul will give the latest in evidence-based practice for orthopedic injuries and how best to help your patients recover.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Paul Marquis is Vice President of Clinical Operations at County Physical Therapy, LLC. He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.

Non-Financial: Paul Marquis has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

For U.S. and Canadian customers, a CE test is available for $9.99 USD per participant. International CE rates may vary; please contact our Customer Service at 1-800-844-8260 for more details.

Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this non-interactive self-study package. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether self study is an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations.

Certificates of Successful Completion may be emailed, faxed or mailed to participants completing the post-test/evaluation and paying the CE fee.

**Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of mental health professionals. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.

All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.

---

Nurses/Nurse Practitioners/Clinical Nurse Specialists - Credit Expired: 10/7/2017
No CE available for this board.

California Nurses: PESI, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #:17118 for 6.0 self-study contact hours.

You will need to provide your license number to PESI. PESI must have this number on file in order for your hours to be valid.

Florida Nurses: PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Florida Board of Nursing. Provider #: FBN2858. These materials qualify for 6.0 self-study contact hours.

Iowa Nurses: PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Iowa Board of Nursing. Provider #: 346. Nurses successfully completing these self-study materials will earn 6.3 self-study contact hours.

Copies of the evaluation may be sent to the IBON. You will need to provide your license number to PESI. PESI must have this number on file in order for your hours to be valid.

Florida Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistant: PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy. Provider Number 50-399. This self-study course qualifies for 6.3 continuing education credits.

---

Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants
This self-study course consists of 6.25 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists. CE requirements for physical therapists vary by state/jurisdiction. Please retain the certificate of completion that you receive and use as proof of completion when required.

California Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers. This self-study lecture qualifies for 6.25 continuing competency hours.

Illinois Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270. This self-study course qualifies for 6.0 CE credit hours.

New York Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: PESI, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department, State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant continuing education. This self-study course qualifies for 7.6 contact hours.

Texas Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: This self-study activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #2106032TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas. This activity will provide 6.25 CCUs. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.

---

Other Professions
This self-study activity qualifies for 6.25 clock hours of instructional content as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Retain your certificate of completion and contact your board or organization for specific filing requirements.

Disclaimer: **Information obtained in this course should be used within your scope of practice.
**It is your ethical responsibility to report accurate hours to your licensing board.
**All self-study participants must complete and pass (80% or better) a post-test and evaluation prior to receiving a certificate of completion. If you require a copy of the test/evaluation for CE purposes, please print at the time you take the test. Or you may call our customer service department and a copy of your test/evaluation will be emailed to you. Please allow 30-45 days.

Nurses, Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists/Physical Therapist Assistants, Physician Assistants, and other Healthcare Professionals