Online Shoulder Continuing Education Mentorship

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Over the past several years, I’ve been trying to develop a cutting edge new continuing education format that takes place entirely online over a longer period of time to allow you to learn at your own pace but also to start implementing what you learn immediately throughout the program.  Many home study courses consist of reading a text or watching a DVD, but I always felt they were lacking in content and had no interactivity.  My solution was to use online powerpoint presentations, journal article readings, live webinars, live chat sessions, and discussion boards to create a program that I know you will walk away from with a better understanding of the shoulder.

Welcome to my online continuing education mentorship program on the Recent Advances in Evidence Based Evaluation and Treatment of the Shoulder, a 7-week long online program.  If you have attended any of my live seminars or read my website, journal articles, books, or chapters in the past, then you know that this program is packed with great content, clinical pearls, scientific evidence, and more importantly practical information that you can apply to your patients and clients immediately.

I’m really excited about this program and the opportunity to take a leap into this new format of continuing education where I can lead you through some of my presentations and the evidence from the literature online at your own pace.

The course is highly interactive, both with myself and with all of the other participants – you can be as involved as much as you would like, but the more we interact the better the experience. The best part is that you can do this when ever and where ever you want, it doesn’t matter what time zone or even country you are in, you participate when it is convenient to you.  I am also limiting the class sizes to assure that there is an optimal blend of group interaction.  This program continues to grow and has sold out every time I have offered it in the past and I only offer it a couple of times a year. This will fill up prior to the start date so don’t delay.

Have some doubts about the online learning format?  Don’t, trust me it is great and the future, here are a few comments from past attendees:

“This course has significantly influenced the way I assess and treat shoulders.” MC. New Zealand

“I can honestly say this is probably one of, if not the best course I have taken. The ability for me to choose when to study and where I study was huge.” H. Gaston, Jackson, MS

Mike’s availability throughout the course was more personal and involved than many physically present teachers. Great course!  Brooks L. Tiller, Hohenwald, TN

“I felt I learned as much if not more here than attending a course.” Kevin P, Manchester NH

“Great format for learning.”  VVW, Tucson

Here are a few more comments from past participants:

• I’ve been a PT for 18 years and have grown confident in my treatment of all shoulder injuries. I have a strong reputation in the community as the “shoulder PT.” This course was humbling. I have never been as excited to treat shoulder patients then I have been during the past 6 weeks due to this course. Mike’s video presentations, assigned research reading, and knowledge on the discussion board made me think differently about how and why I treat shoulders the way I do. His knowledge has challenged me and opened my eyes to things I need to consider for evaluation and treatment and what I need to do better. He has fine tuned all my treatments. I’m a better PT now, and my patients will get better results. It’s amazing that I’m most excited about shoulder treatment now than at any other point in my 18 years experience. Thanks Mike.  Jim Hawley, PT Hyannis, MA
• Mike’s course is fantastic for any physical therapist regardless of age or years in practice. His course is educational, concise and stimulates critical thinking in the therapist. His course is supported by the latest in evidence-based research. Brian, Dalton, MA 
• This was a great shoulder course and I would recommend it to any health care professional, athletic trainers or strength coaches that deal with shoulders, which is everyone. Easy to follow and Mike’s interaction is consistent and informative.  Ahmed Rashwan, Jupiter FL 
• Mikes course does a brilliant job of integrating the most recent evidence based practice with current surgical techniques and rehab of the surgical and non-surgical shoulder patient. He brings together a very organized learning experience that offers the participant the flexibility to move at their own pace and access to open discussion with a diverse, very knowledgeable cross-section of therapists. This course organized the approach I will take with my shoulder patients in the future.  Christine Panagos. Portland, Oregon.
• This course provided an unbelievable amount of content, focused on recent research, regarding the shoulder joint. If you complete this course, with all presentations and readings, you will have a very thorough understanding of the shoulder joint. It was great to have the ability to review the material at any time, from anywhere, via the internet format. Also, the ability to interact with a leader in our field for over 6 weeks is incredible!!  Carlyle Schomberg, Waynesville, NC.

Below are all the details of the program.  The program runs periodically throughout the year.  To find out when future programs begins, be sure to subscribe to my newsletter.  I will always announce it first through the newsletter to assure my readers get the first opportunity to enroll before the course fills up.  Sign up here:

Be sure to read below for all the details and as always, thanks for your interest!  Hope to see you in the next program! Michael M. Reinold, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, CSCS

 Recent Advances in Evidence Based Evaluation and Treatment of the Shoulder

Benefits of the Program

• Participate and learn from the comfort of your home or office
• Proceed at your own pace when convenient to you – before work, at lunch, in the evening, maybe all three! – it’s your choice
• Eliminate travel costs to seminars far from home
• Don’t lose an entire weekend by attending a live seminar
• Enjoy weekly online presentations and read journal articles hand selected to outline evidence based practice
• Engage in group discussion with Mike and other participants to expand all of our education
• Interact with Mike and other participants as much or as little as you would like, your level of participation is voluntary
• The program also includes the following for FREE: Download all assigned  journal articles and course materials, two of my hour long popular DVDs on examination and treatment of the shoulder with Kevin Wilk, access to my webinar on rehabilitation following rotator cuff repair

More Testimonials

To me, the most important compliment I can receive is when someone who learns from me is thoroughly excited about what they learned.  Here are more testimonials from past program participants:

• This course was an excellent learning experience. There were a great variety of learning tools and a lot of opportunity to interact with Mike about the course material and any other questions we had. It was a great mix of evidence based practice and tips from Mike’s personal experience, as well as the experience of everyone taking the course. I would highly recommend this course and any other course that Mike plans to have in the future. Thanks Mike!  Nancy Patterson, New York.
• This is a great course that provides excellent content, resources, & interaction that allow you to develop your knowledge base as well as your clinical reasoning skills.  Mai, NJ
• This was a great course, with aspects regarding research, rehab specifics and a more in-dept approach to not only shoulder pathology but the total rehab process.  Bryan Stewart, DPT, Orange, CA
• Amazing class. Couldn’t have asked for more.  Tri Nguyen, San Jose
• I really enjoyed having the resources provided!  I admittedly do not stay up on the latest research on all topics so it was nice to have it reinforced. Not only that, but being in a private practice where I am the lone PT, it was nice to see and hear what kind of treatment was being performed in other clinics! Mike provides great information in a non-threatening tone!  Todd Howatt, Birmingham, AL
• This online course was a great learning experience for me. It definitely expanded my knowledge on shoulder pathology and treatment techniques. I was able to interact with some of the best clinicians in the country without leaving my home. I highly recommend this course and look forward to future online courses taught by Mike Reinold.  Christie Gaston, PT, DPT Homewood, IL
• Excellent comprehensive course taught by an expert in the field.  R. Niemeier, DPT, Taos, NM.
• Mike Reinold’s Online Shoulder Course is not one to miss. The information from this 7 week course is a great clinical foundation for all clinicians that see patient’s with various shoulder pathologies. You will definitely walk away a better clinician and provide better care for your patients after taking this course.  Megan Eorio, DPT Danville, CA
• The course was FANTASTIC!!!!! I learned a lot and i hope there are more courses like this one! Great experience!  Eduardo Corrêa – Salvador/Brazil
• This course is very well organized and covers a wide range of shoulder topics. Mike does a great job at explaining all aspects of each weekly topic, from biomechanics to examination, surgery techniques, and rehab progressions. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone who treats clients with shoulder problems.Todd C., Saco
• Mike’s course is about as good as it gets. Organized, concise, informative and stimulates critical thinking assisting the therapist in clinical competency. An ideal course for any therapist regardless of schedule or years of experience. BD, Dalton, MA
• Anytime you have the opportunity to learn from a practitioner and a researcher in the field that you are studying, you are hitting a home run. The presentations were great and the information is up to date. I got everything I expected out of this course. Richard Vance, Austin.
• Mike’s high level of knowledge and passion is evident in the content and information provided. His availability throughout the course was more personal and involved than many physically present teachers. Great course!Brooks L. Tiller – Hohenwald, TN

Course Dates

Course dates will vary throughout the year – in total the program is 7 weeks in length.  Be sure to sign up for my newsletter to find out when the next program begins.

Course Description

This course is designed to present to the clinician the most recent and state of the art information in the evaluation and treatment of selected shoulder disorders. The course was developed to provide the most pertinent information regarding the treatment of these pathologies based on current scientific evidence. The scientific and clinical rationale behind shoulder examination and treatment techniques will be discussed for rotator cuff injuries, shoulder instability, labral lesions, and the stiff shoulder using a combination of online video presentations, DVDs, journal articles, and group discussions.  Participants will be able to interact through weekly group discussion boards, periodic live interactive webinars, and email. This course is appropriate for physical therapists, occupational therapists, assistants, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning specialists, and other rehabilitation and fitness specialists. 

Course Objectives

At the successful completion of these courses the participant will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the evaluation and treatment of the shoulder;
2. Recognize the pathomechanics of various shoulder injuries and possible tissue injury;
3. Interpret specific clinical examination and special tests for the shoulder;
4. Design an effective and appropriate rehabilitation and treatment program based on current clinical and scientific research;
5. Analyze specific exercise techniques and evaluate the exercises’ effectiveness;
6. Integrate the information presented and formulate a treatment plan for shoulder injuries, including rotator cuff injuries, instability, labral lesions, and the stiff shoulder.

Requirements

This program is applicable to physical therapists, occupational therapists, assistants, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning specialists, and other orthopedic, sports medicine, rehabilitation, and fitness specialists. There will be opportunity for live interaction through webinars, however the course work associated with the program is not live and can be done at any time.  The discussion boards will take place over the course of each lesson week.  Thus, there are no restrictions on what time zone or country you are in to participate. This website and all materials are accessible by any computer connected to the internet through a variety of internet browsers.  It is highly recommended that you access this course with a high-speed internet connection as the resources involved often have streaming video and large file sizes.

• This website is password protected, you will need a Google account to access this site.  Google accounts are free and information will be sent after you register.
• Most videos will be embedded into the website for you to view with your standard web browser.
• Clear instructions will be provided

Course Schedule

The program runs for 7 weeks.  Each week, a topic will be selected for review through online videos, book, and journal article reading. A discussion of the week’s material will take place online.  The schedule includes:

• Week 1 – Introduction
• Week 2 – Evaluation of the Shoulder
• Week 3 – The scientific and clinical rationale behind shoulder exercises: Principles of dynamic stability
• Week 4 – Rotator Cuff
• Week 5 – Shoulder Instability
• Week 6 – Superior Glenoid Labral (SLAP) Lesions
• Week 7 – The Stiff Shoulder

Course Assignments

Weekly assignments will proceed based off the main schedule of the program.  Each week, participants will be given assignments to watch or read, including online video presentations, DVDs, and journal articles relevant to the specific week’s topic. 

Group Discussion

After viewing and reading each week’s assignments.  Participants will answer and discuss a select group of questions pertaining to the weekly assignments.  These questions will help assist the participant to interpret the information within the assignments and apply the information to clinical practice.  These discussion can take place throughout the week so it doesn’t matter where you are located and what time zone you are in!  This is voluntary but past attendees have said that participating in the group discussions was very beneficial. 

Interactivity

Throughout the course of this program, I will be available for questions, discussions, and other interactions through group discussion boards, email, and periodic live webcasts.  There will also be an open forum for participants to ask questions, discuss their own topics, and to present specific case studies.

CEU Information

This course contains 21 contact hours (3 hours per week) through the Advanced Continuing Education Institute.  You will be provided a CEU certificate at the conclusion of the course which you may submit to your licensing or credentialing authority.  All the necessary information will be available for you to submit the information.

This course has been approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) – Massachusetts State Chapter – for 21 CEU hours.  Most other states will accept CEU credit from other states but check your state licensing. 

This course has also been approved by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.  NSCA Certification Executive Council approved 2 CEUs (20 hours) for CSCS and NSCA-CPT certificants who successfully complete this course (CEU Provide Number J1085).

Because this is a hybrid interactive/self-paced course, it is new to the CEU approval boards.  I am submitting to the NATA and am hoping that this will be improved for you by the end of the 2010 but can not guarantee.

Pricing

The program is the equivalent of a 21 contact hour CEU course and will cost $375 for the 7-week program.  This is a fraction of the price you would pay for the length of the course, plus will include $185 worth of DVDs and webinars from AdvancedCEU.com and all the necessary journal articles.  I wanted to keep the course price low, but also wanted to throw in a lot of extra goodies to enhance the experience.  You will receive the following:

• Full access to the website and ability to download course materials, including all journal articles.
• The DVD “Clinical Examination of the Shoulder” by Kevin Wilk and Michael Reinold from AdvancedCEU.com.  This is a $79.99 value. 
• The DVD “Treatment of the Shoulder Joint Complex: Principles of Dynamic Stabilization” by Kevin Wilk and Michael Reinold from AdvancedCEU.com.  This is a $79.99 value.
• These DVD’s will be mailed to you prior to the program
• Access to my webinar on “Rehabilitation following Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair” from AdvancedCEU.com.  This is a $25 value.
• All the assigned reading journal articles will be included and available for download.  I am submitting for copyright permission to reprint these.  There is cost and time involved in this process.

Thanks for your interest and I look forward to seeing you in the program. Spaces are going to be extremely limited to assure this is an intimate experience.  Remember, this program has sold out every time I have offered it in the past and I only offer it a couple of times a year.