Course Description:

This course provides physical therapy and occupational therapy professionals with a thorough overview of the factors involved with managing patients with pathology of the rotator cuff. The course examines the anatomy, pathophysiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, and differential diagnosis of rotator cuff problems. Conservative management, surgical intervention, postsurgical rehabilitation, and a variety of evidence-based treatment options for patients with rotator cuff disorders are discussed, all aimed at maximizing the patient’s functional outcomes. Therapist Tips and case studies help focus the clinician’s application of the material. This course will be immediately useful in clinical practice for PTs, PTAs, OTs, and OTAs who work with patients diagnosed with rotator cuff issues.