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Mastering shoulders workshop-Melbourne
Held at Victoria University, this two-day workshop explores a systematic and comprehensive approach to managing a variety of common shoulder dysfunctions. Participants are taught a simple to follow (step-by-step) assessment, treatment and clinical reasoning pathway to assure successful clinical outcomes.
- Clinic discounts are available. Register two or more member co-workers within the one transaction and receive 15% off the total registration price. Email info@osteopathy.org.au to take up this offer.
- Student member discounts are available. Email info@osteopathy.org.au for more information.
Workshop spaces are limited to the first 20 registrants.
PLEASE NOTE: The Osteopathy Australia office will be closed over the Christmas break from Monday 23 December and reopening on Monday 6 January 2025. Discounted tickets cannot be purchased during this break.
Workshop objectives:
- Study a systematic approach to accurate, objective assessment of the shoulder region
- Apply highly effective treatment skills specifically related to restoration of shoulder movement
- Learn how to efficiently optimise mobility, enhance stability and restore neural dynamics
- Review the essential functional integrated anatomy and biomechanics of the region
- Practice an extensive spectrum of rehabilitation & functional strengthening exercises
- Gain confidence in successfully managing a wide range of shoulder dysfunctions
Workshop agenda:
| DAY ONE | DAY TWO |
|---|---|
| 1. Establishing treatment goals and priorities with your subjective assessment. What questions are we trying to learn? | 1. Simplifying the assessment of scapulae dyskinesis and recognising the muscle imbalances that drive the common dyskinesis |
| 2. Assessing the patient’s meaningful functional movements. Analysis of the symptoms. | 2. Assessment of the scapula mechanics under variable conditions: at rest, with movement and under load. |
| 3. Performing the essential range of motion tests. How do we accurately assess shoulder joint motion and what tests and objective measurements are most relevant? |
3. Successfully utilising the scapula reposition test and how it influences treatment choices. |
| 4. Assessing upper limb neural tension and establishing a meaningful score / objective measurement to monitor changes in neural tension in response to manual therapy. | 4. Soft tissue palpation and soft tissue release techniques for the muscles influencing scapula position and general glenohumeral mobility. |
| 5. Assessment of the cervical and thoracic spine and the implications of spinal involvement in upper limb pain, restriction and dysfunction | 5. Understanding the precise role of the rotator cuff muscles and recognising common imbalances in the function of the cuff |
| 6. Questioning the value of classic orthopedic tests. Which tests are relevant, and which tests have limited value? | 6. Establishing a systematic approach to strengthening the region, including scapula stability exercises and rotator cuff strengthening. What are the most effective rehabilitation exercises for efficient return to function? |
| 7. Moving away from pathoanatomical diagnoses and a discussion of the challenges of excessive medical imaging. What value are the scans? | 7. Practicing an extensive spectrum of functional strengthening exercises and formatting exercises into complete focused workouts. |
| 8. Understanding labral pathology and the implications to management and prognosis. | |
| 9. Instability tests and the unstable shoulder. How do we test the integrity of the specific ligaments of the glenohumeral joint. |
Your workshop facilitator:
Wayne Rodgers is a distinguished sports and exercise physiotherapist and functional strength coach with over 30 years of clinical expertise. He has served as a sports physiotherapist for top-tier teams, including the Australian Netball team and the Australian Commonwealth Games team. Wayne has a deep interest in managing shoulder dysfunctions and seamlessly integrates functional strength training into physiotherapy and exercise regimes. Known for his evidence-based and systematic teaching methods, he prioritises practical skill acquisition in his professional development courses.
Wayne runs a renowned sports physiotherapy clinic and strength coaching facility on the Sunshine Coast, contributes to the Masters in Sports Medicine program at Melbourne University, and develops and delivers online educational programs. Each year, he presents up to 20 courses for physiotherapy and exercise professionals.
- This two day workshop will be held at Victoria University City Tower, Level 16 Room 10, 370 Little Lonsdale Street Melbourne.
- Registrants will be emailed course notes for pre reading prior to the workshop.
- No catering provided.
- Please refer to our CPD Event General Terms and Conditions for booking conditions.
- 15 CPD hours