Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the course!

    • How to use this course

    • Message From The Instructor

    • ACOHA Online Course Manual

    • Before we begin...
  • 2

    Chapter 1- Advanced Concepts for the Shoulder

    • Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Shoulder

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    • Posterior Capsule Assessment

    • GH Ligament Stress Testing

    • GH ROM Measurements

    • Soft Tissue Treatment For The Shoulder

    • Shoulder Pathologies in the Overhead Athlete

    • Special Tests For The Overhead Athlete

    • Test your learning
  • 3

    Chapter 2 - The Dynamic Scapula

    • The Dynamic Scapula

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    • Scapular Dyskinesis Tests

    • Scapular Manual Muscle Tests

    • Scapular Sidelying Quadrant Test

    • Scapular Manual Treatments

    • Scapular PNF Exercises

    • Scapular Retraining in Prone

    • Alternate to Sleeper Stretch

    • Scapular Exercise Demonstration

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    • Scapular Exercises Handout
  • 4

    Chapter 3 - Postural Considerations and Evaluation

    • Posture - Why is it so important for the Overhead Athlete?

    • Assessing and Correcting an Athlete's Posture.

    • GH Anterior Humeral Head Concept

    • Thoracic Mobility Video

    • Foam Series Demonstration

    • DNS Breathing and Stabilization

    • Postural Score Card

    • Postural Exercises Handouts
  • 5

    Chapter 4 - Advanced Concepts for the Elbow

    • Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Elbow

    • Elbow Pathologies in the Overhead Athlete

    • Assessing the Elbow Joint

    • Elbow Special Tests

    • UCL Ligament Palpation

    • Manual Treatments for the Elbow Joint

    • Soft Tissue Treatments for the Elbow

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    • Forearm Exercises
  • 6

    Chapter 5 - Advanced Concepts for the Wrist and Hand

    • Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Wrist in the Overhead Athlete

    • Assessing Wrist and Hand Injuries in the Overhead Athlete

    • Wrist and Hand Special Tests

    • Wrist Manual Treatments

    • Thumb Assessment

    • Test your learning
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    Chapter 6- Lower Extremity Injuries

    • Lower Extremity Consideration

    • Hip IR/ER ROM Measurement

    • Ankle DF Functional Measurement

    • Talaocrual Swing Test

    • Ankle Drawer Tests

    • Talocrural Manipulation

    • Cuboid Whip Manipulation

    • Ankle Taping Technique

    • Ankle DF Mobility Exercise

    • Test your learning
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    Chapter 7 - Lower Extremity Functional Tests and Exercises

    • Overhead Squat Assessment

    • Single Leg Squat Test

    • Climbers Test

    • Eccentric Hip Stabilization Exercises

    • FMT Squat Exercise Technique

    • Hip Hinge Exercise Technique

    • Hip Drive Exercise Technique

    • Lower Extremity Exercises
  • 9

    Chapter 8 - Kinetic Chain of Overhead Athletes

    • The Kinetic Chain

    • The Kinetic Chain Evaluation

    • The Throwers Screen

    • Performing The Throwers Screen

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  • 10

    Chapter 9 - Considerations for the Pediatric Athlete

    • Injuries in Pediatric Overhead Athletes

    • Pediatric Athlete Survey
  • 11

    Chapter 10 - Softball, Tennis and Swimming

    • Softball, Tennis and Swimming

    • Overhead Sports Survey
  • 12

    Chapter 11 - Rehabilitation of Overhead Athlete

    • Rehabilitation Concepts and Progression

    • Dynamic Exercise Demonstration

    • Dynamic Exercise Handout
  • 13

    Next steps

    • Congrats! Here's what's next...

    • Resources

    • Surgical Protocols for Overhead Athletes

    • References for ACOHA

    • Before you go...