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Therapeutic Exercise: Shoulder Strains

Therapeutic Exercise: Shoulder Strains

Explore targeted exercises to decrease pain and restore function for patients with low back strains.

Type Continuing Education
Category Strains, Therapeutic Exercise
Language English
Duration 1.5 h
Instructor

Description

Therapeutic Exercise: Shoulder Strains is one of five in a series of therapeutic exercise courses for strains that concentrate on conditions frequently encountered in a massage therapy practice.  This online massage therapy course delves into the crucial role of rehabilitation in rectifying muscle tightness, repetitive arm movement, and preserving the range of motion in individuals dealing shoulder strains.  Learn to recognize the muscular, skeletal, and tissue manifestations specific to shoulder strains. Discover detailed remedial exercises tailored to this condition, aiding in the rehabilitation journey and optimizing the overall effectiveness of the treatment plan. 

Therapeutic Exercise is an essential part of a massage therapist’s role in Canada. However, in other regions—such as the United States—this may fall outside the approved scope of practice. Please check with your local licensing or regulatory body to confirm whether this topic is permitted in your area.

Gain a solid understanding of shoulder strains basics, including its symptom profile such as tightening over stretched muscles, and the soft tissue imbalances that can result.
Receive detailed, step-by-step guidance for remedial exercises to increase range of motion of the shoulder and dynamic strengthening exercises, specifically tailored to address postural dysfunction stemming from a shoulder strain.
Develop the expertise to implement corrective exercises designed to both prevent and rehabilitate shoulder strains.

INTRODUCTION

Understanding Shoulder Strains

INTRODUCTORY EXERCISES

Understanding Therapeutic Exercise
Abdominal Bracing
Chin Tuck

RANGE OF MOTION EXERCISES

Passive Shoulder ROM
Active Free Shoulder ROM
Pendulum Swings
Quadruped Shoulder Proprioception
Precautions & Contraindications to ROM Exercises

STRETCHING EXERCISES

Pectoralis Minor Stretch
Pectoralis Major Stretch
Latissimus Dorsi Stretch
Supraspinatus Stretch (Cross Arm)
Subscapularis Stretch
External Rotator Stretch (Hand Behind Head)
Precautions & Contraindications to Stretching Exercises

STRENGTHENING EXERCISES

Prone Scapular Retraction
Banded Self-Distraction
Side-lying External Rotation Strengthening
Eccentric Resistance Band Strengthening
Single-Arm Kettlebell Hold
Shoulder Isometric Strengthening
Deltoid Isotonic Strengthening
Precautions & Contraindications to Strengthening Exercises

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Course Quiz
  • Michelle Doell, BA, RMT
  • Nicole Ellis, BSc, RMT
  • Lydia Giammartino, MMedSc, BKin, RMT
  • Julie Goldstein, MA, MPA, JD
  • Kimberly Kent, RMT
  • Angela Molinari, BPhE, RMT
  • David Nachman, BKin, MSc (Cand)
  • Lisa Petrisor, BPhE, BScPT

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Therapeutic Exercise: Shoulder Strains
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Therapeutic Exercise: Shoulder Strains

CA$29.99

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Therapeutic Exercise: Strains