A Comprehensive Approach to Post-Operative Rehabilitation of the Shoulder ComplexDate: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Intended audience: orthopedic/sports physical therapists Check in time: 12:15-12:30PM Course time: 12:30-4:30PM Course level: Intermediate Contact hours: 4.0 Location: St. Catherine University/Mendel Hall 2004, Randolph Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55105
Lab #213
Course Fee: $100.00 Group Discounts: The course will be submitted to the MN Board of PT for approved credits. Cancellation Policy: Cancellation Fee will apply Course Summary The course will provide clinicians a detailed overview of the shoulder, including anatomy and biomechanics, common mechanism of injury, post-op and conservative management considerations for rotator cuff tears, osteoarthritis, and labral pathologies. This course is designed to help improve your care of patients, from initial assessment through their post-operative rehabilitation process. Instructor:
Erika Sandall, DPT, SCS received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Minnesota in 2005 and obtained her sports certification specialty (SCS) in 2013. She specializes in treating knees and shoulders and has a passion for working with overhead athletes. As the previous coordinator for our Throwing Program, she has been involved in leading many local coach, player, and parent events in our communities. Additionally, she has developed ongoing relationships with many local orthopedic surgeons has presented for several local sports and orthopedic conferences including the University of MN, TRIA, MATA, and Allina. Currently, Erika is an outpatient physical therapist at our M Health Fairview Sports and Physical Therapy clinic in Maple Grove (Arbor Lakes). She serves as an adjunct mentor for the sports residency program and supports all residency programs teaching personal and professional growth and development strategies Objectives/Outcomes:
Agenda: 12:30-12:45PM Review of shoulder anatomy and biomechanics
12:45-1:00PM Understand mechanism of injury and clinical presentation
1:00-1:45PM Post-operative procedures
1:45-2:30PM Evaluation skills and lab
2:30-4:00PM Rehabilitation exercises, protocols, and lab
4:00-4:30PM Special considerations and review
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