Mastering Shoulder Injuries in Sports Medicine

Course Overview

Mastering Shoulder Injuries in Sports Medicine 

Take your sports medicine expertise to the next level with our internationally certified course on Mastering Shoulder Injuries. This US-based certification, led by Dr. Kryson D Gama, equips healthcare and sports professionals with advanced diagnostic and treatment strategies for managing shoulder injuries in athletes.

What You’ll Gain from the Course:

• A comprehensive understanding of various types of shoulder injuries and associated risk factors in athletes

• Live demonstrations of Clinical Shoulder Assessments and Evidence-Based Special Tests for accurate diagnosis

• Practical screening tools for early detection of dysfunction and injury

• Step-by-step rehabilitation protocols tailored for different injury phases

• Proven strategies for safe and effective return-to-sport decision-making

Led by Dr. Kryson D Gama, a certified Orthopedic Manipulative Therapist and Sports Physiotherapist from Otago, New Zealand, this course combines clinical theory with real-time demonstrations and case-based learning. You'll walk away with actionable techniques you can immediately apply in clinical and sports settings.

Chapters & Learning Objectives

Chapter 1: Types of Shoulder Injuries and Risk Factors

: 00:13 Hour

This section explores the most common shoulder injuries seen in sports, including rotator cuff tears, impingement syndromes, labral injuries, and dislocations. It also discusses the intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors that contribute to these injuries, enabling clinicians to better understand mechanisms of injury and prevention strategies.

Chapter 2: Screening for Shoulder Injuries

: 00:17 Hour

Learn how to effectively screen athletes and active individuals using evidence-based tools. This chapter features live demonstrations of assessment techniques and special tests to identify movement dysfunction, instability, and pathology within the shoulder complex.

 

Chapter 3: Rehabilitation for Shoulder Injuries

: 00:38 Hour

This part provides a structured approach to rehabilitation, from early-phase pain management and mobility work to advanced strengthening and functional training. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based interventions that promote safe and progressive recovery.

 

Chapter 4: Return to Sports

: 00:12 Hour

Focused on guiding athletes back to performance safely, this chapter outlines the criteria and protocols for return-to-sport readiness. It includes real-case applications and covers how to balance performance demands with re-injury risk reduction.