Shoulder Internal Rotator and Posterior Deltoid: Release and Lengthening Course

Shoulder Internal Rotator and Posterior Deltoid: Release and Lengthening Course is organized by Brookbush Institute.

Course Description:
This course describes shoulder internal rotator release and lengthening (commonly referred to as shoulder mobility, shoulder mobility exercises, overhead mobility, shoulder internal rotator foam rolling, shoulder internal rotator release with ball, and/or shoulder stretching). Although terms like tight muscle, shoulder muscle tightness, rotator cuff tightness, tight lats, and tight pecs are commonly used, it may be more accurate to label these muscles as prone to over-activity (e.g. hypertonic, phasic), which may result in poor shoulder mobility. Performing shoulder internal rotator release and lengthening techniques to increase mobility prior to activation, integration, and strengthening techniques may significantly enhance rehabilitation and performance programs.

Behavioral Objectives
• Students will be prepared to pass a final exam by choosing from a list of potential answers to behavior-objective matched multiple-choice questions.
• Identify the movement impairment that may be associated with a decrease in shoulder mobility
• Explain how at least 3 of the research studies cited have refined the selection, application and implementation of the techniques covered
• List 3 of the commonly over-active muscles associated with excessive shoulder internal rotation
• Apply at least 4 of the techniques covered in this course to practice, based on a patient scenario
• Deduce/synthesize a hypothesis regarding the effect this technique will have on outcome measures and the appropriate test for re-assessment.
• Design an intervention plan including these techniques with the intent of affecting an objectively measured functional outcome.
• Describe the functional benefits (including impact on performance, occupation or daily tasks) that may be expected from implementing the intervention plan.