Therapeutic Exercise: SLAP Tear

Description

Therapeutic Exercise: SLAP Tear is one installment in a series of therapeutic exercise courses for upper limb health designed to address conditions frequently encountered in a massage therapy practice.

This course delves into the crucial role of rehabilitation in alleviating pain and reinstating functionality for individuals with SLAP (superior labrum from anterior to posterior) tear.

Learn to identify the muscular and connective tissue presentation of the glenohumeral joint that characterizes a SLAP tear. Discover detailed remedial exercises tailored to this condition, aiding in the rehabilitation journey and optimizing the overall effectiveness of the treatment plan.

Course Outline

INTRODUCTION

Understanding SLAP Tear

INTRODUCTORY EXERCISES

Understanding Therapeutic Exercise

Abdominal Bracing

Chin Tuck

RANGE OF MOTION EXERCISES

Passive Shoulder ROM

Active Shoulder ROM

STRENGTHENING EXERCISES

Shoulder Isometric Strengthening

Eccentric Resistance Band Shoulder Strengthening

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Course Quiz

Outcomes & Objectives

Learning outcomes are high-level results that can be achieved by taking the course.

Gain a solid understanding of SLAP tear basics, including symptom picture and common causes.

Receive detailed, step-by-step guidance on shoulder range of motion and strengthening exercises, specifically tailored to address dysfunction stemming from SLAP tear.

Develop the expertise to implement corrective exercises designed to rehabilitate SLAP tear.