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Orthopedic Case Studies of the Shoulder

presented by Eric Robertson, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT and Jodi Young, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT

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Shoulder pain is a common diagnosis seen in outpatient orthopedic clinics. The causes for shoulder pain are varied, and although a particular mechanism of injury may point to one specific diagnosis, it is necessary to appropriately analyze the patient's symptoms and clinical presentation to determine the accurate physical therapy diagnosis.

Meet Your Instructors

Eric Robertson, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT

Eric Robertson, PT, DPT, MFA, is associate professor at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT, and associate professor of Clinical Physical Therapy at the University of Southern California, in Los Angeles, CA. Previously he served as Director of Graduate Physical Therapy Education for Kaiser Permanente Northern California and assistant professor of physical…

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Jodi Young, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT

Jodi Young, PT, DPT, PhD is the Director of Research for the Bellin College Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy program. She is also a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy. Jodi completed her PhD through the University of Newcastle in Australia where she researched physical therapy dosing in patients with…

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1. Shoulder Pain and Weakness in an Ice Hockey Player

This course will review the case of a 24-year-old male who presented to a physical therapy clinic with complaints of shoulder pain and weakness after playing ice hockey. The patient was seen by a resident who wanted to present the case to their senior faculty mentors.

2. Differentiation and Management of Subacromial Impingement

This chapter will review the case of a 45-year-old male who works for a painting company presented to physical therapy for left shoulder pain that started one year ago. . The patient was seen by a resident who wanted to present the case to their senior faculty mentors.

3. Shoulder Mobility Impairments: Adhesive Capsulitis

This chapter will review the case of a 40-year-old female who presented to a physical therapy clinic with complaints of pain, stiffness and difficulty washing her hair and dressing. The patient was seen by a resident who wanted to present the case to their senior faculty mentors.

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