Adhesive Capsulitis: Physical Therapy Examination, Diagnosis, and Intervention, Updated
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About the Course:
This intermediate-level course developed for physical therapists and physical therapy assistants reviews the functional anatomy of the shoulder; provides an overview of adhesive capsulitis, including its etiology and epidemiology; and offers an up-to-date, evidence-based foundation for the diagnosis and intervention of adhesive capsulitis.
Learning Outcomes:
About the Author:
Lee Marinko, PT, ScD, OCS, FAAOMPT, is a clinical associate professor at Boston University. She completed her ScD at Boston University’s Movement and Rehabilitation Science program. She is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist and a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy. Dr. Marinko’s primary teaching responsibilities are in musculoskeletal systems; she teaches a lab course covering examination and treatment of the upper extremity, process of examination, and she is the director of BU’s post-professional Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy. Dr. Marinko has co-authored two articles, published in Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and the Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy, on the topics of exercise and manual therapy for painful shoulder conditions. Dr. Marinko has 35 years of clinical experience, mostly in orthopaedic manual therapy, and she currently treats patients part time at Boston University’s Physical Therapy Center at the Ryan Center for Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation.
How to Receive Credit:
Disclosures
Resolution of Conflict of Interest
The contributors to this course have no conflicts of interest relative to its content. Colibri Healthcare, LLC implemented mechanisms prior to the planning and implementation of the continuing education activity to identify and resolve conflicts of interest for all individuals in a position to control content of the course activity.
Sponsorship/Commercial Support and Non-Endorsement
It is the policy of Colibri Healthcare, LLC not to accept commercial support. Furthermore, commercial interests are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.
Disclaimer:
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.
©2020: All Rights Reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or consent of Colibri Healthcare, LLC. The materials presented in this course are meant to provide the consumer with general information on the topics covered. The information provided was prepared by professionals with practical knowledge of the areas covered. It is not meant to provide medical, legal, or professional advice. Colibri Healthcare, LLC recommends that you consult a medical, legal, or professional services expert licensed in your state. Colibri Healthcare, LLC has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content provided in this course is accurate and up to date at the time of printing, but does not represent or warrant that it will apply to your situation or circumstances and assumes no liability from reliance on these materials. Quotes are collected from customer feedback surveys. The models are intended to be representative and not actual customers.
This intermediate-level course developed for physical therapists and physical therapy assistants reviews the functional anatomy of the shoulder; provides an overview of adhesive capsulitis, including its etiology and epidemiology; and offers an up-to-date, evidence-based foundation for the diagnosis and intervention of adhesive capsulitis.
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the normal functional anatomy of the shoulder girdle and deficits commonly associated with adhesive capsulitis
- Describe the epidemiology, etiology, and pathogenesis of adhesive capsulitis
- Differentiate adhesive capsulitis from other painful shoulder conditions using symptom presentation, classification of the disorder, and functional outcome tools in the diagnostic process
- Describe evidence-based physical therapy examination and diagnosis for adhesive capsulitis
- Identify physical therapy interventions supported by current best evidence to ensure optimal patient outcomes at various stages of the disorder
- Summarize current evidence-based medical management adjuncts or alternatives to physical therapy in the presence of adhesive capsulitis.
About the Author:
Lee Marinko, PT, ScD, OCS, FAAOMPT, is a clinical associate professor at Boston University. She completed her ScD at Boston University’s Movement and Rehabilitation Science program. She is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist and a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy. Dr. Marinko’s primary teaching responsibilities are in musculoskeletal systems; she teaches a lab course covering examination and treatment of the upper extremity, process of examination, and she is the director of BU’s post-professional Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy. Dr. Marinko has co-authored two articles, published in Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and the Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy, on the topics of exercise and manual therapy for painful shoulder conditions. Dr. Marinko has 35 years of clinical experience, mostly in orthopaedic manual therapy, and she currently treats patients part time at Boston University’s Physical Therapy Center at the Ryan Center for Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation.
How to Receive Credit:
- Read the entire course online or in print.
- Depending on your state requirements you will be asked to:
- Complete a mandatory test (a passing score of 75 percent is required). Test questions link content to learning objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention.
- Provide required personal information and payment information.
- Complete the mandatory Course Evaluation.
- Print your Certificate of Completion.
Disclosures
Resolution of Conflict of Interest
The contributors to this course have no conflicts of interest relative to its content. Colibri Healthcare, LLC implemented mechanisms prior to the planning and implementation of the continuing education activity to identify and resolve conflicts of interest for all individuals in a position to control content of the course activity.
Sponsorship/Commercial Support and Non-Endorsement
It is the policy of Colibri Healthcare, LLC not to accept commercial support. Furthermore, commercial interests are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.
Disclaimer:
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.
©2020: All Rights Reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or consent of Colibri Healthcare, LLC. The materials presented in this course are meant to provide the consumer with general information on the topics covered. The information provided was prepared by professionals with practical knowledge of the areas covered. It is not meant to provide medical, legal, or professional advice. Colibri Healthcare, LLC recommends that you consult a medical, legal, or professional services expert licensed in your state. Colibri Healthcare, LLC has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content provided in this course is accurate and up to date at the time of printing, but does not represent or warrant that it will apply to your situation or circumstances and assumes no liability from reliance on these materials. Quotes are collected from customer feedback surveys. The models are intended to be representative and not actual customers.