Manual Therapy Strategies for Frozen Shoulder

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Instructor: Bradley Martin, ATC, CSCS, CPT-CES Date: SATURDAY November 28, 2026 Time: 9am-6pm CE Hours: 8 Location: Got Your Back, 521 E Hector St, Conshohocken PA 19428

https://gotyourback.com/courses/manual-therapy-strategies-for-frozen-shoulder-8ce-november-28-2026/

Description : Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis) is a complex shoulder pathology characterized by progressive pain, capsular restriction, and loss of function. This continuing education course provides licensed massage therapists with a clinically grounded understanding of frozen shoulder, including pathology, stages of healing, differential considerations, contraindications, and evidence-informed manual therapy strategies/techniques. Participants will learn to identify presentation patterns, adapt hands-on techniques to their clients, and apply safe, effective manual interventions to improve comfort and mobility while remaining within their scope of practice. In the class students will learn specific joint movements shown to improve function and restore range of motion, stretches, and soft tissue manipulation techniques about the shoulder complex.

Learning Outcomes : Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: 1. Describe the pathology and stages of frozen shoulder 2. Differentiate frozen shoulder from other shoulder conditions 3. Identify contraindications and precautions for manual therapy 4. Apply appropriate manual therapy techniques 5. Modify treatment strategies based on irritability and tissue response 6. Communicate effectively with clients and healthcare providers regarding care considerations.