The Shoulder: Steps to Success
Jo Gibson MCSP MSc (Adv. Practice)
November 23rd & 24th 2023 -
Arena Fysio, Helsingborg, Sweden

The Shoulder- steps to success
This 2 day course will present a simple evidence-based approach to the management of shoulder pathology, which is immediately applicable in your clinical practice. It will consider current developments in the literature and how they inform the key factors contributing to successful outcomes. The specific rehabilitation approaches for: dynamic shoulder stability, kinetic chain control, shoulder stiffness, shoulder tendinopathy etc will be discussed and covered in the practical sessions. This is highly practical course, which will change your clinical practice.
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Aims
- To present the current literature regarding dynamic stability of the shoulder complex and explore the application to clinical assessment and treatment.
- To present the current literature regarding the pathophysiology of common shoulder conditions and describe the impact on the dynamic stabilisers.
- To demonstrate key assessment tools to explore function of the dynamic stabilisers of the shoulder as a basis for treatment planning.
- To demonstrate key treatment approaches based on the current evidence to address movement dysfunction in the shoulder complex.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand current concepts of dynamic stability of the shoulder joint.
- Understand current theories relating to the pathophysiology of common shoulder conditions and their impact on dynamic stability of the shoulder joint.
- Develop an awareness of current research regarding evidence based treatment of shoulder pathology.
- Understand key assessment and treatment tools for the successful treatment of the shoulder joint.
- Have the ability to clinically reason key treatment approaches in the management of common shoulder conditions based on movement dysfunction.
Membership Discounts
Sign up to an HDPN membership and qualify for up to 15% off this course and more.
MembershipsDay one
08.45 Registration
09.00 Setting the scene – the current state of play Theory
09.30 The Rotator Cuff & the Scapula: Partners in Crime? Theory & practical Research versus reality & assessment dilemmas: Keeping it simple!
10.30 Coffee
10.45 The Rotator Cuff & the Scapula: Partners in Crime? Essentials of treatment- where to start. Practical
12.30 Lunch
13.30 The Kinetic Chain and Dynamic Slings Theory and practical Putting the shoulder in context: It’s all about ‘normal movement’
15.00 Coffee
15.15 The Stiff Shoulder Theory and practical. Frozen, freezing or not? Differential diagnosis & Treatment options.
16.30 Finish
Day Two
09.00 What did we do yesterday? A quick recap Theory
09.15 The Irritable shoulder – where to start? Theory and practical. How does pathology help guide treatment.
10.30 Coffee
10.45 Rotator Cuff Pathology: Tips and tricks Theory and practical
Can we do better? Strength versus movement. Should exercises hurt? Increasing capacity. The whole package!
12.30 Lunch
13.30 The ACJ: Stiffness & Instability Theory and practical A special case or applying the principles?
14.30 Coffee
14.45 Getting it right from the start: Steps to Success
The power of language & communication. Enhancing exercise adherence. Real - life Case studies and putting it into practice.
16.00 Finish