In Module 2, you will learn how to use a simple, structured assessment to guide your treatment. You will target the right areas with your treatment program.

You will also.

• Understand pathology and the function of the rotator cuff and scapular muscles, their relevance in shoulder pain, and how this impacts your assessment and treatment.
• Enhance your exercise selection from the start, using symptom modification in an evidence-informed approach.

You will know when and where to target the rotator cuff and scapula at the end of this module.

You will make rehabilitation easier for your patients. You will use the chain to improve pain and performance in athletes, active patients and older patients.

You will also.

• Quickly and easily assess the kinetic chain, and identify when to include the kinetic chain in your patients rehab.
• Get tools and strategies that help your patients return to work, function and sport.
• Motivate patients with new exercises that immediately and consistently improve pain and function.

By the end of this module, you will have the tools you need to motivate your patients to work out.

You will be able to assess patients with shoulder pathology in Module 4. When your patients should start conservative management will be clearly identified by you. You will also.

• Identify which special tests provide useful information, and which tests you can leave on the scrapheap.
• Understand structural pathology, when it matters, and when it’s just a blip on the radar.

By the end of this module, you will be able to quickly assess structural pathology and decide with your patient on the best treatment pathway.

You will learn how to dramatically improve your results with stiff and painful shoulders in Module 5. Accurately and efficiently diagnose your patient’s pain, and use targeted and effective treatment, exercises and manual therapy for maximum effect. You will also.

• Explore common causes of shoulder stiffness, including frozen shoulder, osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, posterior dislocation and more.
• Understand which injections will help improve pain and function in each of your stiff shoulder patients.
• Know when to refer your patients for an injection, and how to combine this with your rehab program and manual therapy.
• Use effective, evidence-based manual therapy that can improve range and pain in your patients.

By the end of this module, you will know how to assess, diagnose, and treat shoulder pain, and get your patients on a path to recovery.

In Module 6, you will be able to identify the cause of shoulder pain and how to calm it down. You will also.

• Diagnose common causes of acute shoulder pain, including rotator cuff tendinopathy, frozen shoulder, calcific tendinopathy & 3 other diagnoses that each require different assessment and treatment.
• Use exercises and manual therapy to effectively improve pain and range of movement.
• Have options when your patient is reluctant to move and symptoms are unchanging.
• Know when to refer your patient for an injection.

By the end of this module, you will be able to quickly diagnose and calm patients with winning strategies.

Strength training will be used to accelerate your treatment results. Where to start, and how to build them up are some of the things you can do to improve your patients pain. You will also.

• Sort the good from the great, and find out which strengthening exercises will have the biggest impact on your patients pain.
• Know when to use strengthening exercises, and when your patients need a different approach.
• Build your patients strength, to become robust, resilient and ready for life’s challenges.

By the end of this module, you will have the strength tools and knowledge you need to help your patients recover quickly.

When shoulder pain is referred from the Cervical spine, and how to design the perfect rehab program are some of the topics covered in Module 8. You will also.

• Assess and diagnose cervical spine driven shoulder pain.
• Know how to explain pain referral and recovery timeframes to your patient.
• Identify when the thorax is stopping your patients recovery, and why your rehab program for the thorax needs more than mobility exercises.
• Discover effective cervical and thoracic spine exercises you can incorporate into your shoulder rehab.

By the end of this module, your outstanding results with referred pain will set you apart from other therapists in your area, and drive patient referrals left, right and centre.

You will learn how to treat ACJ pain and shoulder pain with simple assessment and treatment techniques. You will also.

• Explore ACJ pathology, stiffness or mobility and pain so you can start a targeted exercise program.
• Discover exercises for patients with an ACJ injury, to enhance their joint stability.
• Improve ACJ mobility with manual therapy and targeted exercises when stiffness is contributing to shoulder pain.

By the end of this module, you will have effective exercise and manual therapy treatment strategies to boost your results.

You will develop a winning strategy to rehabilitate patients with massive rotator cuff tears. You will use innovative exercises to help your patients recover their shoulder strength and function, and get back to activities they enjoy. You will also.

You can use specific tests to identify patients that are likely to do well with conservative management, and who will require a surgical referral, so you can choose the best treatment pathway. To achieve your patient goals, develop and implement an effective, tailored treatment program for your MRCT patients that goes beyond the limitations of commonly prescribed anterior deltoid programs.

By the end of this module, you will know how to design an exercise program to get massive results with your rotator cuff tears patients.

You will be able to turn your communication into a superpower in this crucial module. Key communication skills and language will be developed to help your patients make a full recovery. You will use the power of language to develop a therapeutic alliance with your patients, and reap the rewards of improved treatment results that come from skilled, effective communication. You will also.

• Identify and incorporate your patient goals into your treatment, so your patients stay motivated to perform their exercises.
• Discover where communication often goes wrong, and how to get back on track when patients don’t fully understanding your messages.
• Identify biopsychosocial elements that hamper your patients recovery, and effectively address these to create a successful treatment outcome.

By the end of this module, you will have a clear, powerful communication that will inspire your patients.

You will apply everything you have learned in The Shoulder: Steps to Success online course to navigate through three real life case studies. You will improve your clinical reasoning, build your confidence to use the Steps to success approach with your patients, and know the key ingredients that will provide you and your patients with outstanding treatment outcomes.

By the end of this module, you will have the tools you need to confidently use this simple, structured approach, make a huge impact on your patients shoulder pain and enjoyment of life, and give you the treatment results you have dreamed of.