This course will provide a relevant review of anatomy and physiology and how it relates to function of the rotator cuff. This course demonstrates innovative treatment planning in functional rehabilitation of the upper kinetic chain with evidence-based interventions based on the latest research. Upon completing this course, participants will have a deeper understanding of how the rotator cuff works including mechanisms and contributions from other regions. This deeper understanding will allow the participant to more completely and fully assess and manage patients with rotator cuff dysfunction. This course will explore why scapular stabilization is so important to the upper kinetic chain including evaluating the evidence-based positional recruitment of open and closed kinetic exercises. This will allow participants to develop improved plans of care and exercise progressions for their patients with rotator cuff dysfunction.

• Describe the true function of the rotator cuff as the protective mechanism of the shoulder
• Understand why scapular stabilization is the core of the upper kinetic chain
• Evaluate the evidence-based positional recruitment of open and closed kinetic chain exercises

This course has been approved by APTA Georgia, Michigan, Kansas, New Hampshire, Utah, Rhode Island, North Carolina, Virginia, New York, Connecticut, and NYSOTA.

It has been approved by South Carolina for 2.75 hours.