Evaluation and Treatment of the Shoulder: Managing Rotator Cuff Pathology and Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis in the Active Patient

Evaluation and Treatment of the Shoulder: Managing Rotator Cuff Pathology and Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis in the Active Patient is organized by A.T. Still University (ATSU) Continuing Education and will be held on Feb 07, 2026 at ATSU Arizona School Of Health Sciences, Mesa, Arizona, United States of America.

Course Description

This 1 day lecture and lab course is designed to provide the physical therapist with an advanced understanding of the anatomy, biomechanics, and evaluation of the shoulder complex, to provide the framework for the development of rehabilitation programs for shoulder conditions. Detailed descriptions of clinical examination methods and hands-on lab time are included. The focus of the course will be on rehabilitation of rotator cuff pathology, both non-operative and post-operative repair as well as management of the patient with glenohumeral arthritis with detailed discussion on updates to both anatomic TSA and reverse shoulder arthroplasty.

Course Objectives

After completion of the course participants will be able to 

1. Understand the anatomical and biomechanical concepts of the human shoulder with respect to clinical evaluation and clinical treatment for patients with shoulder pathology
2. Perform key clinical tests to identify rotator cuff pathology and glenohumeral osteoarthritis  
3. Develop high level rehabilitation programs focusing on resistive exercise progressions for patients to enhance stability of the glenohumeral and scapulothoracic joints
4. Understand evidence-based guidelines for patients following RTC repair and shoulder arthroplasty