Course Description
This course succinctly summarizes current debate and conflicting evidence in the diagnosis and treatment of SLAP lesions. Levels and strengths of evidence are presented in order to maximize an accurate diagnosis and provide optimal interventions. Videos of clinician and patient-directed soft tissue mobilizations, stretches and therapeutic exercise are presented in order to reinforce learning concepts. Healthcare professionals have access to the most recent post-surgical protocols used by the worlds leading orthopedic surgeons in the country.
In addition, this course provides interval and transition to sport protocols for overhead athletes, including baseball pitchers and position players, swimmers, quarterbacks, golfers, tennis players, softball pitchers and tennis players. The debate on SLAP repair vs. Biceps tenodesis will be explored as will recent advancements in post-surgical management of complicated cases.
This Seminar-on-Demand is 2 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).
 Contact Hours: 2 |
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 Target Audience: ATC/LAT, CSCS/NSCA-CPT, OT/COTA, PT/PTA |
Instructional Level: Intermediate |
BOC Level of Difficulty: Essential |
Accreditation Information:
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Course Outline:
Hour 1
- Levels and grades of evidence
- Anatomy and pathology of superior labrum
- Prognosis and evaluation
- Supine Post Capsule test
- Range of motion
- Prognosis
Hour 2
- Non-surgical rehabilitation guidelines
- Efficacy of non-surgical treatments
- Rehabilitation following SLAP repair
- Specific cuff exercises
- Outcomes of SLAP repair
Course Goals & Objectives:
Course Goals:
This course is intended to instruct the professional on evaluation and treatment of non-surgical and surgical SLAP disorder.
Professional Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Cite three evidence- based special tests for the assessment of SLAP lesions
- Cite two evidence based prognostic factors for successful outcome in conservatively treated labral disorders.
- Identify three evidence based co-existing pathologies that accompany labral disorders in the overhead athlete
- Recognize two major differences between the rehabilitation protocols for Type I/III and type II/IV post-surgical labral repairs current rehabilitation protocols following different types of SLAP repairs
- Identify three best practice interventions of rehabilitation in the treatment of conservatively managed labral disorders
Criteria for Completion:
A score of 70% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 70% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.
Disclosures:
Contact Hours: 2
Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Massage Therapists, Athletic Trainers.
Instructional Level: Intermediate
BOC Level of Difficulty: Essential
Course Type: Seminar-On-Demand
Personnel Disclosure:
- Financial – Bob McCabe is employed by NYU Center for Musculoskeletal Care and receives a salary. He receives royalty payments from HomeCEUConnection.com for the presentation of this course.
- Nonfinancial – No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
- No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.
Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service.
Authors:
Robert McCabe, MS, DPT, OCS
Robert McCabe is an APTA certified orthopedic specialist with fifteen years of clinical experience. He has extensive experience in the clinical evaluation of and development of treatment modalities for orthopedic and sports injuries. Bob holds an MS in Physical Therapy and an MS in Biomechanics and Ergonomics. He is currently completing his Ph.D. in Biomechanics and Ergonomics at New York University. Bob earned his DPT from Arcadia University.
Bob has coordinated pre-season strength and flexibility testing as well as physical screenings for world-class athletes. He has worked for both the Andrews Institute for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and the Nicholas Institute for Sports Medicine as a Senior Physical Therapist.
Bob has served as a clinical educator for students at New York and Long Island Universities. He is published in the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy as well as the North American Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. Bob McCabe has presented sports medicine seminars and research studies at national conferences including the APTA annual Combined Sections meeting and state association meetings.
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