Continuing Education 
 

Qualitative Biomechanical Analysis of the Shoulder


Cost: $24.00
State Approvals
Dr. Jesse Hodges, Jr. discusses qualitative and quantitative biomechanical analysis and how to implement the analysis into a chiropractic practice. He reviews arthrokinematics of the shoulder as well as the anatomy and function of the rotator cuff complex. He also explains implementing an active care plan for a patient presenting with rotator cuff syndrome.

 

 

Module 1 Outline
  • What is biomechanics?
  • Quantitative versus Qualitative Analysis
  • Implementation
  • Biomechanical understanding of injury
  • QUIZ

 

 

Module 2 Outline
  • Stages of injury healing
  • Concentric versus eccentric contractions
  • Care plan development
  • Finding the target heart rate
  • QUIZ

 

 

Stages of injury healing•Review of concentric vs. eccentric contractions•Care plan development •Finding the Target Heart Rate
Module 3 Outline
  • Understanding scapula-humeral rythmn
  • Shoulder motion
  • Review of rotator cuff complex
  • Shoulder arthokinematics 
  • QUIZ

 

 

Module 4 Outline
  • Review of rotator cuff:
    • Supraspinatus
    • Infraspinatus
    • Teres Mionor 
    • Subscapularis
  • QUIZ

 

 

Module 5 Outline
  • Implemanting care plans:
    • ?Stable conditions
    • Unstable conditions
  • Programming sets and reps for each condition
  • Review of clinical rehab excercises and stretches
  • QUIZ

 

 

Speaker(s)/Author(s)

Jesse Hodges, Jr., D.C., M.S.

CE Hours

1.00
 

 

Each module contains a video presentation and a short quiz.  You must view the video prior to taking the quiz. 
 
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DISCLAIMER: While Palmer College of Chiropractic endeavors to bring diverse topics and viewpoints for continuing education options for Doctors of Chiropractic, the opinions of presenters do not necessarily represent the views of Palmer College.
 
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