Guide to practice
Mechanics of movement and evaluation
Functional anatomy and mechanics
Throwing injuries
Examinations and evaluation of the shoulder
Neurologic considerations
Interrelationship of the spine, rib cage, and shoulder
Neural tissue evaluation and treatment
Sensory integration and neuromuscular control of the shoulder
Evaluation and treatment of brachial plexus lesions
Special considerations
Impingement syndrome and impingement-related instability
Shoulder instability
Frozen shoulder
Etiology and evaluation of rotator cuff pathologic conditions and rehabilitation
Visceral referred pain to the shoulder
Treatment approaches
Manual therapy techniques
Muscle length testing and electromyographic evidence for manual strength testing and exercises for the shoulder
Myofascial trigger points of the shoulder
Strength training concepts
Surgical considerations
Rotator cuff repairs
Surgical approaches to shoulder instabilities
Total shoulder replacements.