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Clinical Assessment of the Shoulder

Clinical Assessment of the Shoulder

Advance your assessment skills with this online CEU course for massage therapists.

Learn how to evaluate shoulder dysfunctions using orthopedic tests and ROM protocols. Improve clinical decision-making and deliver more targeted, effective care.

Language English
Duration 1h
Instructor

Description

Build confidence in evaluating one of the most complex and injury-prone joints in the body.

Clinical Assessment of the Shoulder is an essential online CEU course for massage therapists who want to elevate their assessment skills, reduce guesswork, and deliver more targeted, effective treatments.

Shoulder dysfunction is one of the most common complaints clients present with—and it’s also one of the most complex to assess accurately. This course gives you the tools and clinical reasoning needed to confidently evaluate the shoulder complex through postural analysis, range of motion testing (AF, PR, RI), and orthopedic special tests.

You’ll learn how to identify issues like impingement syndromes, muscle pathologies, joint instability, nerve compression, and thoracic outlet syndrome—so you can treat the root cause, not just the symptoms.

Whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced RMT looking to refresh your skills, this course helps you improve treatment accuracy, increase client retention, and stand out in your practice. Learn at your own pace, apply your knowledge right away, and earn CEUs as you strengthen your clinical toolkit.

For a complete approach to upper body assessment, pair this course with Clinical Assessment of the Neck & TMJ and Clinical Assessment of the Elbow, Wrist & Hand.

Boost Treatment Accuracy – Learn how to assess shoulder dysfunction confidently and reduce trial-and-error in your massage therapy sessions.
Master Clinical Reasoning – Understand the “why” behind symptoms like impingement, instability, or nerve compression.
Enhance Client Results – Deliver more targeted, effective care that improves client outcomes and keeps them coming back.
Build Professional Confidence – Get step-by-step assessment protocols you can apply immediately in practice.
Earn CEUs Online – Fulfill continuing education requirements on your schedule with practical, career-enhancing content.

GENERAL ASSESSMENT

Postural Assessment
Range of Motion Testing

SHOULDER COMPLEX PATHOLOGIES

Impingement Syndromes
Muscle Pathologies
Dislocation or Instability
Plexopathy
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Course Quiz
  • Michelle Doell, BA, RMT
  • Julie Goldstein, MA, MPA, JD
  • Kimberly Kent, RMT
  • Angela Molinari, BPhE, RMT
  • Maria Naccarato, BSc, RMT
  • Lisa Petrisor, B. PhE, BScPT
Purchase Course
Clinical Assessment of the Shoulder

CA$24.99

Included in a Certificate Program