Overview: The purpose of this program is to prepare chiropractors and those in training to utilize static and dynamic palpation assessments of not only the shoulder complex but the cervical and thoracic spine regions and surrounding soft tissues. Posture and functional testing will be taught as part of a thorough examination. Emphasis will be placed on the interpretation of the assessment findings and how to correlate this information with other historical and examination data. Treatment options in the form of diversified adjustive procedures and rehabilitation methods of the shoulder complex and the cervicothoracic region will be discussed and demonstrated. Objectives: By the end of the program, the attendee will be able to: · understand the fundamentals of joint complex dysfunction · perform static and dynamic joint assessments including palpation of the surrounding soft tissues of the shoulder complex and cervical and thoracic spine regions · understand how to perform and interpret the findings of functional movement tests of the shoulder complex and cervical and thoracic spine regions · understand how posture impacts joint complex dysfunction and pain syndromes · understand the indications and contraindications of utilizing various adjustive procedures for the shoulder complex and cervical and thoracic spine regions Overview: The purpose of this program is to prepare chiropractors and those in training to utilize static and dynamic palpation assessments of not only the shoulder complex but the cervical and thoracic spine regions and surrounding soft tissues. Posture and functional testing will be taught as part of a thorough examination. Emphasis will be placed on the interpretation of the assessment findings and how to correlate this information with other historical and examination data. Treatment options in the form of diversified adjustive procedures and rehabilitation methods of the shoulder complex and the cervicothoracic region will be discussed and demonstrated. Objectives: By the end of the program, the attendee will be able to: · understand the fundamentals of joint complex dysfunction · perform static and dynamic joint assessments including palpation of the surrounding soft tissues of the shoulder complex and cervical and thoracic spine regions · understand how to perform and interpret the findings of functional movement tests of the shoulder complex and cervical and thoracic spine regions · understand how posture impacts joint complex dysfunction and pain syndromes · understand the indications and contraindications of utilizing various adjustive procedures for the shoulder complex and cervical and thoracic spine regions Overview: The purpose of this program is to prepare chiropractors and those in training to utilize static and dynamic palpation assessments of not only the shoulder complex but the cervical and thoracic spine regions and surrounding soft tissues. Posture and functional testing will be taught as part of a thorough examination. Emphasis will be placed on the interpretation of the assessment findings and how to correlate this information with other historical and examination data. Treatment options in the form of diversified adjustive procedures and rehabilitation methods of the shoulder complex and the cervicothoracic region will be discussed and demonstrated. Objectives: By the end of the program, the attendee will be able to: · understand the fundamentals of joint complex dysfunction · perform static and dynamic joint assessments including palpation of the surrounding soft tissues of the shoulder complex and cervical and thoracic spine regions · understand how to perform and interpret the findings of functional movement tests of the shoulder complex and cervical and thoracic spine regions · understand how posture impacts joint complex dysfunction and pain syndromes · understand the indications and contraindications of utilizing various adjustive procedures for the shoulder complex and cervical and thoracic spine regions
