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Learning aims

At the completion of this course the participants will be able to:

Recall the correct technique and teaching cues for performing beginner and intermediate exercises for the shoulder

Recall which conditions can respond favourably to exercises for the shoulder and the purpose of each of the exercises

Have the knowledge to provide the appropriate number of repetitions of exercises for optimal results

Consolidate understanding of the role and function of the scapula stabilisers and rotator cuff muscles as a whole and for individual muscles

Recognise the relationship between the upper limb and cervical spine

Recall the effects of elastic band exercise training on the musculoskeletal system

Recall the potential effects of eccentric exercises on the shoulder both positive and negative

Recall alterations in the peripheral and central nervous system that occur in the presence of shoulder injury or instability

Understand the pain-monitoring model

Understand the research related to conscious correction of trapezius muscle

Recognise the challenges associated with assessment and scientific analysis of scapula dyskinesis

Understand the neurogenic causes scapula winging and scapula dyskinesis

Recall the possible effects on the scapula of exercises performed at 0 degrees of shoulder flexion

Recall the muscle activation during each of the exercises

Understand the normal movement patterns of the scapula

Understand the concept of retraining upper trapezius and upward scapula rotation

Recall various assessments of the scapula

Recall Techniques and effects of exercises for overhead activities

Recall the roles of scapula and shoulder muscles

Understand the patterns of resistance of elastic bands

Recall the disadvantages of surface electromyography

Have the knowledge to provide advice regarding rest intervals for strength training

Recall shoulder function in throwing athletes

Recall the suggested benefits of closed-kinetic chain exercises for the shoulder