Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: Differential Diagnosis and Treatment
In this course, physical and occupational therapy providers will learn how to differentiate impingement syndrome from other common causes of shoulder pain, including rotator cuff tear and cervical radiculopathy. Using examination findings and patient characteristics, you will learn to apply evidence-based interventions to maximize outcomes.
In this course, physical and occupational therapy providers will learn how to differentiate impingement syndrome from other common causes of shoulder pain, including rotator cuff tear and cervical radiculopathy. Using examination findings and patient characteristics, you will learn to apply evidence-based interventions to maximize outcomes.
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
Alabama State Board Of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Occupational Therapy Association
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Relias LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 0000011521. This Distance Learning-Independent is offered at 0.10 CEUs, Introductory, OT Service Delivery; Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Arizona Board of Athletic Trainers
State of Arizona - Board of Athletic Trainers (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Athletic Trainers will receive 1.00 hours for participating in this course.
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Arizona Board Of Occupational Therapy Examiners (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Arkansas State Medical Board - Occupational Therapy
CA Physical Therapy Board of California
Relias Learning, LLC is recognized as an approved provider of continuing competency courses by the Physical Therapy Board of California. This course is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Florida Board of Athletic Training
Florida Board of Athletic Training (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours.
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Illinois Division of Professional Regulation of Physical Therapists
Relias LLC is an Illinois Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor, number 216.000290. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Athletic Training
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Athletic Training (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Occupational Therapy
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours.
Louisiana Physical Therapy Board
This course is approved by the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board for 1.00 Clinical hours.
Louisiana State Board Medical Examiners- Occupational Therapy
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Athletic Training
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Athletic Training (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
This course has been approved by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 0.1.0 CEUs.
Michigan Board of Athletic Training
Michigan Board of Athletic Training (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Michigan Board Of Occupational Therapy
Mississippi State Department of Health- Occupational Therapy
Mississippi State Department of Health- Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
Nevada State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
This course has been approved by the Nevada State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
New Hampshire Occupational Therapy Governing Board
New York Physical Therapy
The New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy has recognized Relias Learning, LLC as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapy assistant continuing education. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Oklahoma Board Of Medical Licensure And Supervision - Occupational Therapy
Oklahoma Board Of Medical Licensure And Supervision - Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours.
PTs/PTAs (CE Credit)
South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy
South Carolina Board Of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy
Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy
This course has been approved by the West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy, approval code REL-F26-045. Approval of this course does not necessarily imply that the WV Board of Physical Therapy supports the views of the presenter or sponsor. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Wisconsin Athletic Trainers Affiliated Credentialing Board
Determine the signs, symptoms, and expected examination findings to support a clinical diagnosis of shoulder impingement syndrome.
Select the most appropriate therapeutic interventions for impingement syndrome to improve pain and ADL/IADL function based on patient presentation and goals.
Outline:
Section 1: Prevalence and Etiology
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Patient Presentation
Subjective Examination and Outcome Measures
Objective Examination
Differential Diagnosis
Review
Case Study: John
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Physical Therapy Management
Therapy Intervention
Medical Interventions
Review
John’s Treatment
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Writer: Nicole Fogarty, PT, DPT
Nicole Fogarty holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northeastern University. She has experience treating patients with cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, and neurological impairments in the inpatient setting. She also has experience in outpatient orthopedics. She has additional training in medical screening, lumbopelvic examination and treatment, and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. Nicole enjoys using her clinical experience and interest in current rehabilitation research as a Physical Therapy writer for Relias.Subject Matter Expert: Tara Caberwal, PT, DPT
Dr. Caberwal is a graduate of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in St. Augustine, FL, and currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Campbell University in Buies-Creek, NC. She is certified in orthopaedic manual therapy (COMT) and manual therapy certified (MTC). She is also a board-certified clinical specialist in orthopaedic physical therapy (OCS). Her primary clinical practice involves working with active duty military in Fort Bragg, NC. In 2019, she graduated from Andrews University post-professional program with a Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy (DScPT) and completed her manual therapy fellowship through the North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT) in 2022.
The target audience for this course is: Basic level Physical Therapist; Introductory level Occupational Therapist; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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