Advanced International Certification Course – Shoulder Unlocked: Chiropractic & Manual Therapy Assessment and Management Beyond Frozen Shoulder

Course Overview

Shoulder pain and restriction are among the most common yet complex musculoskeletal challenges faced in clinical practice. Beyond the classic presentation of frozen shoulder, a wide spectrum of biomechanical, neuromuscular, and joint-centered dysfunctions contribute to persistent pain, instability, and loss of movement. This advanced learning experience is designed to deliver a deep clinical understanding of shoulder dysfunction from assessment to hands-on management, integrating manual therapy, chiropractic principles, rehabilitation science, and functional movement strategies to restore optimal shoulder performance.

Participants will learn to evaluate the shoulder as part of an integrated kinetic chain rather than an isolated joint, ensuring safer, faster, and longer-lasting clinical outcomes.

What You Will Learn

1. Functional anatomy and applied biomechanics of the shoulder complex.

2. Clinical understanding of shoulder dysfunctions beyond frozen shoulder.

3. Structured approach to shoulder assessment and physical examination.

4. Identification of movement restrictions, instability patterns, and pain generators.

5. Interpretation of orthopedic and special tests for accurate diagnosis.

6. Scapular mechanics and its role in shoulder stability and mobility.

7. Influence of cervical spine, thoracic spine, and rib cage on shoulder movement.

8. Myofascial, capsular, and rotator cuff tissue assessment strategies.

9. Glenohumeral, acromioclavicular, and scapulothoracic joint play evaluation.

10. Evidence-based manual therapy techniques for mobility restoration.

11. Chiropractic and manipulative interventions for shoulder-related dysfunctions.

12. Clinical reasoning for stiffness, impingement, and instability syndromes.

13. Pain modulation strategies for acute and chronic shoulder conditions.

14. Neuromuscular control and proprioception training for shoulder stability.

15. Progressive strengthening and mobility exercise prescription.

16. Kinetic chain integration for upper quarter rehabilitation.

17. Correction of faulty movement patterns and compensations.

18. Functional return-to-activity and performance-based training strategies.

19. Injury prevention and long-term shoulder health programming.

20. Practical application for improved patient outcomes and treatment efficiency.