Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: Optimizing Outcomes Course

Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: Optimizing Outcomes Course is organized by PT Seminars.

Course Description:
Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (or RSA) is gaining acceptance as a surgical solution for cuff tear arthropathy and complex humeral fractures.  While therapists are seeing more of these patients, rehabilitation and precautions after this procedure have not been widely discussed.  This presentation will give clinicians confidence by thoroughly addressing RSA mechanics, considerations, and pitfalls. Attendees will understand a logical, specific progression of post-operative management to achieve maximum outcomes while managing expectations and therapy visits.

This online certificate course for Physical Therapists & Occupational Therapists is a learning module taught via on-demand streaming video. At the end of the course, there will be a quiz. Upon successful completion of the quiz, a certificate confirming completion of the Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: Optimizing Outcomes Course, will be issued.

Course Objectives:
• Identify the primary instability precautions after Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty
• Identify how the change in mechanics creates potential for scapular abutment
• Identify the maximum Passive Range of Motion that can be expected from a Reverse Shoulder Prosthesis
• Identify appropriate functional expectations 12 weeks after Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty

Course Outline:
• RSA surgical procedure, indications
• Practical Mechanics
• Expectations and Goal Setting
• Exercise Progression (Video)
• Common Pitfalls
• Outcomes