Shoulder Master - Beyond the Throwing Athlete (11 hrs)
Shoulder Master - Beyond the Throwing Athlete (11 hrs)
Shoulder Master: Beyond the Throwing Athlete
11 Hours CE/CPD | Online Course with Sue Falsone, PT, ATC
Develop a more complete approach to shoulder assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and performance—extending well beyond the demands of the throwing athlete.
Presented by internationally respected sports physical therapist Sue Falsone, PT, ATC, this course combines shoulder science, kinetic-chain thinking, manual therapy, rehabilitation, and performance strategies refined through decades of work with elite athletes.
Course Overview
The shoulder is influenced by far more than the glenohumeral joint alone. Effective care requires an understanding of local anatomy, scapular mechanics, thoracic contribution, movement coordination, tissue capacity, and the wider kinetic chain.
This 11-hour CE/CPD course blends theory with practical application to help manual therapy, rehabilitation, and fitness professionals reason through complex shoulder presentations. Sue shares strategies intended to improve shoulder function, facilitate recovery, support performance, and adapt treatment to the demands of the individual.
What You Will Learn
| Topic | Professional Focus |
|---|---|
| Shoulder Function | Understand shoulder anatomy, biomechanics, scapular contribution, and coordinated movement. |
| Kinetic-Chain Assessment | Consider how the spine, trunk, pelvis, and whole-body movement influence shoulder presentation. |
| Clinical Reasoning | Organize assessment findings and select appropriate treatment and rehabilitation priorities. |
| Treatment Strategies | Integrate manual therapy and movement-based approaches within professional scope. |
| Rehabilitation Progression | Progress mobility, control, strength, capacity, and confidence according to individual needs. |
| Performance Application | Apply shoulder principles across athletic, occupational, and everyday movement demands. |
Course Content
The course explores shoulder anatomy and biomechanics, scapular and thoracic function, kinetic-chain assessment, manual treatment considerations, movement quality, rehabilitation planning, exercise progression, and strategies for restoring function and supporting performance.
Who This Course Is For
This course is suitable for rehabilitation professionals, massage and manual therapists, physical therapists and assistants, chiropractors, occupational therapists and assistants, athletic trainers, exercise professionals, fitness professionals, and other qualified practitioners involved in shoulder care or performance.
About Sue Falsone
Sue Falsone, PT, ATC, is an internationally recognized authority in sports physical therapy. She is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy, certified athletic trainer, Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist for the spine, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Registered Yoga Teacher.
Sue served for 13 years as Vice President of Performance Physical Therapy and Team Sport at Athletes’ Performance. Her extensive work with the Los Angeles Dodgers culminated in her appointment as head athletic trainer and physical therapist, making her the first female head athletic trainer in any of the four major professional sports leagues in the United States.
She has presented internationally on subjects including dry needling, kinetic-chain assessment, rehabilitation, and performance. Her achievements include recognition as a Distinguished Alumna of Daemen College and induction into the Kenmore West High School Athletic Hall of Fame.
Included With This Course
| Included | Details |
|---|---|
| Video Classes | Expert video instruction presented by Sue Falsone, PT, ATC. |
| Course Workbook | Fully illustrated course notes supporting study and practical application. |
| Companion Course | Structured online learning designed to reinforce and deepen course understanding. |
| Online Exam | Online assessment included for course completion and continuing education credit. |
| Downloadable Certificate | Downloadable 11 Hours CE/CPD certificate following successful completion. |
| Lifetime Access | Study at your own pace and revisit the course materials whenever required. |
| Subtitles | English, French, German, and Spanish subtitles included. |