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The Ultimate Guide to Acing the Shoulder Examination

The Ultimate Guide to Acing the Shoulder Examination

Master shoulder assessment, diagnosis, and treatment – built for osteopathy students, grads, and clinicians.
Created byDanny Sher
Last updated 5/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • How to perform a structured osteopathic shoulder assessment, including inspection, palpation, range of motion testing, and special tests.
  • How to identify and differentiate common shoulder pathologies, such as adhesive capsulitis, rotator cuff injuries, subacromial bursitis, and biceps tendinopathy
  • How to apply practical osteopathic treatment techniques, with an emphasis on classical, articulation, and soft tissue methods.
  • How to clinically reason through shoulder cases using differential diagnosis tables, red flag screening, and case study examples.

Course content

4 sections • 15 lectures • 34m total length

  • 1 The osteopathic perspective on shoulder anatomy and biomechanics2:52
  • Decoding shoulder pathologies an osteopathic approach2:58
  • Shoulder exam3:40
  • Shoulder Technique Prone1:00
  • Combination Techniques for the Shoulder2:49
  • Combined Osteopathic Technique ii4:43
  • Shoulder and Capsule Techniques3:30
  • Osteopathic Shoulder Techniques - Sitting1:39

Requirements

  • A basic understanding of osteopathic or musculoskeletal principles Suitable for final-year osteopathy students, new graduates, or practicing clinicians No prior experience in shoulder assessment is necessary – everything is explained clearly No equipment is needed – just a notebook and a willingness to learn

Description

Need a clear, structured approach to shoulder assessment and treatment?
This short, focused online course gives you the practical tools to confidently evaluate and treat shoulder conditions – ideal for final-year osteopathy students, new graduates, and practicing clinicians.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Step-by-step shoulder assessment: inspection, palpation, ROM, and special tests

  • Diagnosis and management of common pathologies: frozen shoulder, rotator cuff injuries, bursitis, and more

  • Classical osteopathic techniques: MET, articulation, and soft tissue

  • Differential diagnosis strategies + red flag awareness

  • Real case examples to bring clinical reasoning to life

  • Self-assessment quiz + certificate of completion

Course Features:

  • Self-paced online learning – approx. 1–2 hours

  • Clear visuals + downloadable summaries

  • No prior shoulder expertise required

  • Suitable for CPD and exam preparation

Whether you're preparing for OSPEs or need a focused clinical refresher, this course brings clarity and structure to the complex world of shoulder care.

You’ll be able to revisit the material as often as you like, making it a valuable resource not just for exams but also for clinical application. The course is ideal for sharpening your diagnostic thinking and refreshing your hands-on skills without spending hours digging through textbooks. It’s designed to give you exactly what you need – no fluff, just focused, practical knowledge you can apply straight away in your studies or clinical work.

Who this course is for:

  • Final-year osteopathy students preparing for clinical exams and OSPEs who want a clear, structured approach to the shoulder New graduates who wish to consolidate their understanding of shoulder assessment and treatment in clinical practice Practicing osteopaths, physiotherapists, and manual therapists looking for a focused CPD resource on shoulder function, pathology, and treatment Anyone who wants a concise, practical review of the essential osteopathic approach to shoulder care

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