Online Course
Objective Examination of the Shoulder
Conducting an effective objective evaluation of the shoulder complex

1.5-2 hours

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Ian Horsley
Course instructor

Lead Physiotherapist in the North West for the English Institute of Sport, and the clinical director of Back In Action Rehabilitation

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Introduction

Following a successful subjective examination, there should be at least three top differential diagnoses for the patient's problem. The focus of the objective examination is to narrow down the differential diagnosis. An accurate diagnosis will enable us to manage and treat our patients more effectively.

Aims

The aim of this course is to guide you through the objective assessment of the shoulder joint.

Outline

This course is made up of videos, reading, discussions and a final quiz. The course content is split into the following sections:

  1. Video
  2. Reading activity
  3. Quiz

Target audience

This course is aimed at Physiotherapy and Physical Therapy clinicians, students and assistants. Other interested professionals such as athletic trainers, occupational therapists, nurses or medical doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.

Practicalities

Availability - this course is online and can be completed on your own schedule.

Hours of Learning - No deadlines are applied to this course and it can be started and completed in your own time according to your personal schedule. We expect the required elements to take around 1.5-2 hours depending on your schedule and learning style. Additionally there are many optional resources provided and if you choose to review these the course could take longer to complete.

Types of Activities - Watching videos, reading, a final quiz and participating in an international discussion forum.

Certificates - At the end of the course, when you have completed all of the required elements, you will be able to download a certificate of completion and 1.6 Plus points will be added to your personalised learning dashboard.

Requirements to complete this course

In order to complete this course and receive a course completion certificate plus CEUs/CCUs/CPD points you will need to:

  1. Respect the Plus Community Culture.
  2. Log all the required learning activities as complete (represented by the orange icons!).
  3. Actively and appropriately participate in the course discussions.
  4. Pass a final quiz with a score of 80% or more.
  5. Complete a course evaluation form.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course you will be able to:

  • conduct a basic shoulder objective assessment
  • conduct four special tests
  • complete a range of motion and force assessment
  • apply the shoulder symptom modification procedure

Instructor financial and non-financial disclosures

No relevant relationships disclosed by instructor.

Accessibility

For special needs or accommodations please contact us with details of how we can meet your needs.

Featured reviews
As a future US licensed PT, I recommend this shoulder assessment because it is easy to understand. Practical videos assessments will refresh your memory. After almost fifteen years, it was an excellent start to returning on my path as a practised PT!
Manuel Orellana Flores
Physiotherapist
Canada