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At the completion of this program, you should be able to:

1. Select exercises that match the healing stages following ACL repair and varied graft types.
2. Implement a combined manual therapy and exercise-based intervention for shoulder impingement.
3. Apply special tests in the diagnosis of rotator cuff tears and labral pathologies.
4. Describe when to use therapeutic taping techniques to the shoulder and knee.
5. Recognize proximal contributions to knee and shoulder injuries.
6. Identify the complexities associated with treatment progressions for meniscal and cartilage surgeries of the knee.
7. Perform manual therapy techniques for the shoulder.

1. Master Shoulder Exam Techniques
1. Special Test
2. Palpation
3. Muscle Testing
4. Mobility Assessment
5. Scapular Dyskinesia
6. GIRD
7. Thoracic Spine Contributions
2. Master Knee Exam Techniques
1. Specials Test
2. Palpation
3. Functional Movements
3. Treatment Options
1. Exercise Selection
2. Manual Therapy
3. Neuromuscular re-education
4. Overhead Athlete Contributions
5. Selected Therapeutic Taping Techniques
4. Treatment of Common Conditions
1. Rotator Cuff Tear/Repair
2. Labral Tears
3. Laxity/Instability
4. Impingement Syndrome
5. Adhesive Capsulitis
6. ACL Injures
7. Return to Play Guidelines
8. Graft Selections and Implications on
1. Rehab
2. Exercise Selection
3. Female athletes
9. Patellofemoral Pain
10. Patellar Tendonitis
1. Eccentric Loading Pprogram
11. Meniscal/Cartilage Injuries and Repair
1. OAT’s/ACI/Transplants/Micro fx
12. TKA/OA
13. Youth Athlete Considerations
14. Selected Therapeutic Taping Techniques
5. Conditions of the hip
1. Acetabular Impingment
2. Labral Tears
3. Chronic hamstring strains
4. Lumbopelvic Contributions
6. Interactive Lab
1. Exam
2. Manual Techniques
3. Therapeutic Taping Techniques
4. Case studies
5. Exercise

*Please dress comfortably and have an exercise mat and a roll of therapeutic tape.

Ryan August, PT, DPT, MTC, CMP, CSCS, is currently a Physical Therapist and Therapy Coordinator with the Center of Health and Rehabilitation in Augusta, Maine. His many years of experience include working in an outpatient orthopedic setting with preferred treatment approaches of hands-on care supported by exercise prescription. In his current and prior roles, Ryan has been responsible for managing many challenging knee injuries and conditions. Ryan has treated patients of all skill levels, including: professional, Division 1, high school, weekend warrior athletes and your neighbor who wakes up to go to work each day, so he understands the challenges associated with a wide spectrum of involvement and personalities.

While completing his doctorate work, he achieved certification in manual therapy and as a Certified Mulligan Practitioner. He has also complete Certification in Kinesio Taping from the Kinesio Taping Association. He is a member of the New England Shoulder and Elbow Society, has provided national-level continuing education seminars on a variety of orthopedic-related topics and has educated at the college level as well. Ryan’s ongoing clinical experience and commitment to quality patient care will be evident through his practical presentation of clinical orthopedics. His goal is to have each participant leave his seminars with immediately-applicable skills. He is pleased to have this opportunity to share his expertise with you.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial Ryan August has an employment relationship with Maine General Medical Center. He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.

Nonfinancial: Ryan August has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

For U.S. and Canadian customers, a CE test is available for $9.99 USD per participant. International CE rates may vary; please contact our Customer Service at 1-800-844-8260 for more details.

Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this non-interactive self-study package. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether self study is an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations.

Certificates of Successful Completion may be emailed, faxed or mailed to participants completing the post-test/evaluation and paying the CE fee.

**Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of mental health professionals. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.

All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.

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Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants
This self-study course consists of 5.5 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists. CE requirements for physical therapists vary by state/jurisdiction. Please retain the certificate of completion that you receive and use as proof of completion when required.

California Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers. This self-study lecture qualifies for 5.5 continuing competency hours.

Illinois Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270. This self-study course qualifies for 5.5 CE credit hours.

New York Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: PESI, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department, State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant continuing education. This self-study course qualifies for 6.6 contact hours.

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Other Professions
This self-study activity qualifies for 5.5 clock hours of instructional content as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Retain your certificate of completion and contact your board or organization for specific filing requirements.

Disclaimer: **Information obtained in this course should be used within your scope of practice.
**It is your ethical responsibility to report accurate hours to your licensing board.
**All self-study participants must complete and pass (80% or better) a post-test and evaluation prior to receiving a certificate of completion. If you require a copy of the test/evaluation for CE purposes, please print at the time you take the test. Or you may call our customer service department and a copy of your test/evaluation will be emailed to you. Please allow 30-45 days.

Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapy Assistants, Recreational Therapists