Upcoming Medical Conferences in Somerset

Donatelli's Pathophysiology and Mechanics of the Shoulder with Lab is organized by Motivations Inc. and will be held from Jun 06 - 07, 2020 at Saint Peter's Healthcare System, Somerset, New Jersey, United States of America.  CEU Credits:​ Physical Therapists and Assistants, Occupational Therapists and Assistants, and Athletic Trainers. Accreditation: This is a 16-hour course with lab equivalent to 1.6 CEUs.  Course Summary: Robert Donatelli's new edition of the shoulder course is developed from the most current research and clinical findings, and has been recognized nationally as a proven, effective and tested approach for shoulder rehabilitation. The use of special tests and a review of essential systems to distinguish musculoskeletal dysfunction from medical pathology will be covered. This course will teach the therapist those skills necessary in making a thorough evaluation of the shoulder and Upper Q, and then designing a rehabilitation program based upon the examination findings.  Objectives: Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to:  • Describe at least 2 features of normal mechanics of the shoulder that are important in the evaluation and/or treatment of a person with shoulder dysfunction.  • Describe at least 3 components of a systems check for a person with an upper quadrant dysfunction. • Describe at least 2 interrelationships of soft tissue structures between the shoulder and the upper quarter. • Identify at least 3 special tests for the evaluation of shoulder pathology.  • Demonstrate at least 2 mobilization techniques for a given shoulder pathology.  • Develop at least 4 exercises to constitute a rehabilitation program for the stiff and painful shoulder.  • Identify at least 3 pathologies of the upper quarter.  • Identify at least 2 surgical procedures for repair of the shoulder traumatic injuries.