Do you want to take your knowledge of the shoulder to the next level?

Over the past several years, I’ve been developing 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.  No more losing an entire weekend and zoning out in the back of the room for 8 hours!

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 videos, PowerPoint presentations, journal article readings, discussion boards, and live chats/webinars 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.

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.  This program continues to grow and has sold out every time I have offered it in the past.

Here is just a quick list of features:

Do you have some doubts about the online learning format?  Don’t, trust me that it is great and the future of continuing education, here are a few comments from past participants:

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

“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 kind words 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.

Benefits of the Program

• Participate and learn from the comfort of your home or office – anywhere in the world
• 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
• Avoid losing 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
• Download and keep all articles, presentation outlines, and course materials
• FREE BONUS #1 – a $139.99 value – Access to view online versions of Kevin Wilk and Mike Reinold’s “Clinical Examination of the Shoulder” and “Treatment of the Shoulder – Principles of Dynamic Stabilization” DVDs.
• FREE BONUS #2 – a $64 value – My latest published manuscripts on the Evaluation and Treatment of the Shoulder in Overhead-Throwing Athletes including both Part 1: Physical Characteristics and Clinical Examination and Part 2: Injury Prevention and Treatment.

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-depth 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, ME
• “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 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 videos, PowerPoint presentations,  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 this course 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.

Course Schedule

The program runs for 7 weeks.  You can begin the program at any time.  Once you register, you will gain access to week 1, and every 7 days will gain access to the next week’s lesson.  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 – Evidence Based Practice
• Week 2 – Clinical Examination of the Shoulder
• Week 3 – The Scientific and Clinical Rationale Behind Shoulder Exercises: Principles of Dynamic Stability
• Week 4 – Rotator Cuff Lesions and Repair
• Week 5 – Shoulder Instability – nonoperative and postoperative
• Week 6 – Superior Glenoid Labral (SLAP) Lesions
• Week 7 – The Stiff Shoulder

Course Materials

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 videos, PowerPoint presentations, journal articles, and book chapters relevant to the specific week’s topic.

Group Discussion Forum

After viewing and reading each week’s assignments.  Participants are encouraged to interact with Mike and each other to discuss 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, Mike will be available for questions, discussions, and other interactions through group discussion boards, email, and periodic live chats/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 been approved by the National Athletic Trainer Association (NATA) for 21 CEU hours.  Course approval #P3259-1

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).

About Mike

Dr. Michael M. Reinold, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, CSCS is considered a leader in the field of sports medicine and orthopedic rehabilitation.  As a physical therapist, athletic trainer, and certified strength and conditioning specialist, Michael specializes in all aspects of care of shoulder, elbow, and knee disorders.  He has worked extensively with a variety of professional athletes with emphasis on the care of throwing injuries in baseball players.   In addition to his clinical work, he has made significant academic contributions in the form of laboratory research, biomechanical research, and clinical outcome studies.

Michael is currently the Head Athletic Trainer and Assistant Director of Medical Services of the Boston Red Sox Baseball Club.   He was previously spent the Rehabilitation Coordinator and Assistant Athletic Trainer.  He is also the Coordinator of Rehabilitation Research and Education of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine Division, of Massachusetts General Hospital at the MGH Sports Center in Boston, MA. In addition, Michael is Adjunct Faculty at Northeastern University in the Doctorate of Physical Therapy program. Michael was formerly the Facility Director of Champion Sports Medicine and the Coordinator of Rehabilitative Research & Clinical Education at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, AL.

Michael received his B.S. in physical therapy from Northeastern University and his Doctorate in physical therapy from the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions, both in Boston, MA.  He is board certified clinical specialist in sports physical therapy by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties.  He also graduated from the postprofessional sports physical therapy fellowship program of the American Sports Medicine Institute, in Birmingham, AL, under the direction of Kevin E. Wilk, PT, DPT, James R. Andrews, MD, and Glenn S. Fleisig, PhD.  He is also certified as a Performance Enhancement Specialist and Corrective Exercise Specialist by the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

Michael has published over 50 journal articles and book chapters in publications such as AJSM and JOSPT. Michael is on the International Review Board of the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, Physical Therapy and Sport, and the review boards of 4 other journals.  He recently guest edited a special issue of JOSPT on articular cartilage and meniscal lesions of the knee. He was also an associate editor of Sports Medicine and Performance Magazine. Michael has also edited several books including The Athlete’s Shoulder, 2nd Edition, Conditioning Programs for Baseball Pitchers, Preventative and Rehabilitative Exercises for the Upper Extremity, and Preventative and Rehabilitative Exercise for the Lower Extremity. Michael has been featured in several local and national publications such as Sports Illustrated, The Sporting News, ESPN, Men’s Health Magazine, Fast Company Magazine, The Boston Globe, and The Boston Herald.

Michael is also actively speaking at various seminars and national meetings including past presentations at the annual APTA, NATA, and ACSM conferences and invited lectures at Harvard University. Michael has served as a rehabilitation consultant for several companies such as Genzyme Biosurgery, Empi, AlterG and is the Director of Education of the Advanced Continuing Education Institute, an educational company that provides seminars and products for rehabilitation specialists.  He also has web’s most popular rehabilitation and sports medicine blog and newsletter at MikeReinold.com

Michael is active in his professional societies including the American Physical Therapy Association, National Athletic Trainers Association, National Strength and Conditioning Association, American Sports Medicine Fellowship Society, ICCUS Society, and the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society.  Michael has been awarded the 2004 New Horizons award and the 2002 Excellence in Research award by the Sport Physical Therapy Section of the APTA.

Pricing

SPECIAL LIMITED TIME INTRODUCTORY OFFER – The program is the equivalent of a 21 contact hour CEU course and will normally cost $397 for the 7-week program, but for a limited time for the start of the program , registration will be $50 off so act quickly, this offer will not last.   This is a great price and a fraction of what you would pay for a typical seminar of this length and this many CEUs.  I wanted to keep the course price low, but also wanted to throw in a lot of extra goodies to enhance the experience, including over $200 in FREE bonuses.  You will receive the following:

• Full access to the website and ability to download course materials, including all journal articles and presentation outlines
• The ability to interact and learn from Mike and other participants
• Access to an online versions of the DVDs “Clinical Examination of the Shoulder” and “Treatment of the Shoulder Joint Complex: Principles of Dynamic Stabilization” by Kevin Wilk and Michael Reinold from AdvancedCEU.com.  – A FREE BONUS worth $139.99
• My latest published manuscripts on the Evaluation and Treatment of the Shoulder in Overhead-Throwing Athletes including both Part 1: Physical Characteristics and Clinical Examination and Part 2: Injury Prevention and Treatment. – A FREE BONUS worth $64
• Copyright permission to reprint all the assigned reading journal articles has been attained, all articles will be included and available for download.

7-Week Online Continuing Education Seminar with 21 CEU Contact Hours for $397 a limited time introductory offer of only $347!

Thanks for your interest and I look forward to seeing you in the program!

Michael M. Reinold, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, CSCS

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