OVERVIEW

Treating the Rotator Cuff - Trigger Point Therapy is organized by Niel Asher Education.

Course Overview
This 4-hour CE/CPD course provides healthcare, rehabilitation, massage, manual therapy, and athletic training professionals with a detailed introduction to the anatomy, function, and treatment considerations of the rotator cuff muscles.

The course examines each of the four rotator cuff muscles, exploring their anatomical role, functional importance, and relationship to shoulder stability, mobility, and pain presentation. Particular attention is given to trigger point development, common referral patterns, and the practical clinical reasoning required when working with this complex region.

Participants will also explore treatment approaches that combine manual therapy, trigger point techniques, stretching, and supportive heat and ice applications within a practical treatment framework.

What You Will Learn

Topic	Professional Focus
Rotator Cuff Anatomy	Understand the structure, function, and clinical relevance of the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis muscles.
Trigger Point Development	Explore how trigger points may develop in the rotator cuff and how they can contribute to pain, restriction, and altered shoulder function.
Assessment and Location Skills	Develop greater confidence in identifying relevant muscle anatomy and locating areas of sensitivity or dysfunction.
Manual Therapy Techniques	Learn practical treatment approaches demonstrated through clear online video instruction.
Integrated Treatment Strategies	Understand how manual therapy, stretching, heat, and ice may be incorporated into a broader treatment plan.

Course Content / Modules

The course combines anatomical teaching, trigger point education, and practical treatment demonstrations to help learners apply the material with confidence in professional practice.

Module Area	Focus
Rotator Cuff Anatomy and Function	A detailed overview of the four rotator cuff muscles and their role in shoulder movement, control, and stability.
Understanding Trigger Points	How trigger points may form, how they may present, and why they are clinically relevant when treating the shoulder.
Locating and Treating Rotator Cuff Trigger Points	Practical guidance for identifying and addressing trigger points in the rotator cuff region.
Manual Therapy Demonstrations	Step-by-step video instruction in hands-on techniques relevant to rotator cuff treatment.
Stretching, Heat, and Ice Applications	Supportive strategies for integrating stretching, heat, and ice within a treatment plan where appropriate.

Included With This Course

Included	Details
CE/CPD Hours	4 Hours CE/CPD
Course Text	Fully illustrated 160-page course text.
Companion Course	Additional content designed to reinforce clinical reasoning and practical integration
Lesson Quizzes	Knowledge checks designed to reinforce learning throughout the course
Video Classes	Online video classes with practical demonstrations.
Online Exam and Certification	Online multiple-choice exam and downloadable 4 Hours CE/CPD certificate following successful completion.
Lifetime Access	Study online at your own pace and revisit the course materials whenever required.
Subtitles	English, French, German, and Spanish.

ACCREDITATION & CREDITS

4 CE Hours

4 CEU/CPD

FACULTY

Jonathan Kuttner

MBBCh, Dip Sports Med, Dip MSM, FRNZCGP, FAFMMPhysical Therapy, Sports Medicine

TARGET AUDIENCE

NursingChiropractorsHealthcare ProfessionalsPhysical TherapistsOccupational TherapistsNursesLicensed Massage TherapistsFitness ProfessionalsRehabilitationOccupational Therapy AssistantsPhysical Therapy AssistantsAthletic TrainersRehabilitation ProfessionalsPhysical Therapist AssistantsManual TherapistsExercise Professionals

SPECIALITIES

Musculo Skeletal systemMassage TherapistPhysical Therapy

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