SHOULDER JOINT MASTERCLASS
Workshop Aims
To introduce already qualified therapists’ specific techniques to assess the shoulder.
Workshop Objectives
On completion of the course individuals will be able to competently assess and to identify specific injuries or dysfunction within the joint covered.
Course Content And Brief Outline Of Programme
09.30
09.45
10.30
11.30
11.40
12.30
13.15
14.15
14.45
16.00 		Registration and Introduction
Upper limb anatomy of the shoulder
Assessment of the shoulder
Break
Assessment continued, common sporting injuries
Lunch
Treatment & rehabilitation of the shoulder
Break
Treatment & rehabilitation continued
Summary - certificates and dispersal

This is a very intense course using a high standard of practical skills; therefore a minimal level of Student ability is Sport Massage Therapist with ITEC, VTCT, Premier or similar diploma qualification.
Pre Course Learning is essential and we would suggest a good knowledge of the joint mentioned with particular emphasis on the joints/ligaments and muscle origins and insertions.

Course tutor is John Gibbons BSc (OST)
The course is run over one day and the venue is at the University of Oxford Sports complex, Iffley Road, Oxford, OX4 1EQ.