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Vince Fedorowich

Evidence Based Scapular Rehabilitation: Strategies for Shoulder Pain & Dysfunction

Evidence Based Scapular Rehabilitation: Strategies for Shoulder Pain & Dysfunction

4 Hours Instructional Level: Beginner
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Course release date:  6/1/2026

Course Overview

The prevalence of shoulder pain and dysfunction continues to rise significantly across diverse populations, with 4-47% of individuals experiencing shoulder pain annually and over 30% of adults over 65 suffering daily shoulder discomfort. Healthcare professionals treating these conditions face complex challenges in addressing scapular dyskinesis, which serves as a primary contributor to shoulder pathology but remains poorly understood and inadequately addressed in many clinical settings. The increasing participation in overhead sports, occupational activities requiring repetitive arm elevation, and the growing aging population create an urgent demand for specialized knowledge in scapular rehabilitation. Current evidence demonstrates that scapular stabilization exercises significantly improve pain reduction, muscle strength, and functional outcomes when properly integrated into treatment protocols, yet many practitioners lack comprehensive training in evidence-based scapular assessment and rehabilitation techniques. This educational need is further amplified by the complex interdisciplinary nature of shoulder rehabilitation, requiring healthcare professionals to understand not only the biomechanical aspects but also the integration of manual therapy, exercise prescription, and collaborative care models to optimize patient outcomes.

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Course release date:  6/1/2026Course OverviewThe prevalence of shoulder pain and dysfunction continues to rise significantly across diverse populations, with 4-47% of individuals experiencing shoulder pain annually and over 30% of adults over 65 suffering daily shoulder discomfort. Healthcare professionals treating these conditions face complex challenges in addressing scapular dyskinesis, which serves as a primary contributor to shoulder pathology but remains poorly understood and inadequately addressed in many clinical settings. The increasing participation in overhead sports, occupational...

Goals & Objectives:

Course Overview

The prevalence of shoulder pain and dysfunction continues to rise significantly across diverse populations, with 4-47% of individuals experiencing shoulder pain annually and over 30% of adults over 65 suffering daily shoulder discomfort. Healthcare professionals treating these conditions face complex challenges in addressing scapular dyskinesis, which serves as a primary contributor to shoulder pathology but remains poorly understood and inadequately addressed in many clinical settings. The increasing participation in overhead sports, occupational activities requiring repetitive arm elevation, and the growing aging population create an urgent demand for specialized knowledge in scapular rehabilitation. Current evidence demonstrates that scapular stabilization exercises significantly improve pain reduction, muscle strength, and functional outcomes when properly integrated into treatment protocols, yet many practitioners lack comprehensive training in evidence-based scapular assessment and rehabilitation techniques. This educational need is further amplified by the complex interdisciplinary nature of shoulder rehabilitation, requiring healthcare professionals to understand not only the biomechanical aspects but also the integration of manual therapy, exercise prescription, and collaborative care models to optimize patient outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Identify the anatomy that aids in the scapula thoracohumeral rhythm
  • Recognize risk factors and daily/occupational habits that can cause scapular dysfunction
  • Define recommendations to occupational and functional activities that aid in the prevention of scapular issues
  • Identify special tests that lead to the proper orthopedic diagnosis in relation to scapular issues
  • Recall how to treat and rehabilitate issues involving the scapula to improve functional performance
  • Recognize comprehensive rehabilitation strategies, including activity modifications and environmental adaptations, to optimize scapular function while considering the individual's occupational, athletic, and daily living requirements.

 

Goals & Objectives:

Course Overview

The prevalence of shoulder pain and dysfunction continues to rise significantly across diverse populations, with 4-47% of individuals experiencing shoulder pain annually and over 30% of adults over 65 suffering daily shoulder discomfort. Healthcare professionals treating these conditions face complex challenges in addressing scapular dyskinesis, which serves as a primary contributor to shoulder pathology but remains poorly understood and inadequately addressed in many clinical settings. The increasing participation in overhead sports, occupational activities requiring repetitive arm elevation, and the growing aging population create an urgent demand for specialized knowledge in scapular rehabilitation. Current evidence demonstrates that scapular stabilization exercises significantly improve pain reduction, muscle strength, and functional outcomes when properly integrated into treatment protocols, yet many practitioners lack comprehensive training in evidence-based scapular assessment and rehabilitation techniques. This educational need is further amplified by the complex interdisciplinary nature of shoulder rehabilitation, requiring healthcare professionals to understand not only the biomechanical aspects but also the integration of manual therapy, exercise prescription, and collaborative care models to optimize patient outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Identify the anatomy that aids in the scapula thoracohumeral rhythm
  • Recognize risk factors and daily/occupational habits that can cause scapular dysfunction
  • Define recommendations to occupational and functional activities that aid in the prevention of scapular issues
  • Identify special tests that lead to the proper orthopedic diagnosis in relation to scapular issues
  • Recall how to treat and rehabilitate issues involving the scapula to improve functional performance
  • Recognize comprehensive rehabilitation strategies, including activity modifications and environmental adaptations, to optimize scapular function while considering the individual's occupational, athletic, and daily living requirements.

 

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Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy

Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Athletic Training: 4
Occupational Therapy: 4
Physical Therapy: 4

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us or by using the chat functionality.

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Disclosures:

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy

Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Athletic Training: 4
Occupational Therapy: 4
Physical Therapy: 4

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us or by using the chat functionality.

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

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