The Shoulder and Neck Course

The Shoulder and Neck Course provides in-depth knowledge and practical skills to personal trainers and strength and conditioning coaches. This Physio led workshop is designed to enhance your understanding of the anatomy, common injuries including rotator cuff related pain, frozen shoulder and neck pain, risk factors, prevention strategies, and rehabilitation tips and timeframes for these critical areas.

1. Anatomy and Biomechanics Review: Detailed exploration of the shoulder and neck anatomy, including muscle groups, joints, and their functions.


2. Common Injuries: Identification and understanding of frequent injuries such as rotator cuff tendinopathy and tears, Frozen Shoulder, Scapular Dyskinesis, shoulder impingement and neck pathology. 


3. Assessment Techniques: Training on how to effectively and safely assess shoulder and neck conditions, subjectively and objectively, within your scope of practice. 


4. Prevention Strategies: Development of gaining an understanding of clients past injuries and how these injuries may predict future ailments. Using this understanding to program appropriate programs and thus reduce rate of injury or drop off. 


5. Scope of Practice and Importance of Our Roles: Confidently understand and make decisions regarding when to refer out to Physio and when to keep in-house. Learn red and yellow flags, signs not to be missed when clients present with neck or shoulder pain. Review the latest evidence surrounding trainer and client relationships vs progress in the gym. 


6. Practical Application: Learn hands-on quick approaches to assessing your clients shoulder and neck for previous injury. Identify weaknesses and apply training principles to get the best results for your client. Learn which exercises you can use to assess function and strength. 

Workshop Content

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  • Face-to-Face Sessions: Conducted in your gym or learning space, to allow for a dynamic, interactive session. These sessions allow for hands-on practice and direct feedback from our physiotherapists. Ideal for small or large groups. 


    Online Zoom Sessions: Perfect for larger gyms or teams in multiple locations, these virtual workshops offer the same comprehensive content with the convenience of remote learning. Participants can interact with the instructor and peers in real-time, ensuring a collaborative and engaging experience.

  • Enhanced Knowledge: Gain a deeper understanding of shoulder and neck pain to better serve your clients and accelerate client results and retention. Never doubt your ability to coach someone with neck and shoulder pain again. 


    Professional Development: Improve your assessment and rehabilitation skills, adding value to your professional services. Improve your anatomy and understanding of links between muscle groups and joints. 


    Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow trainers, coaches, and physiotherapists to share insights and experiences.


    Continuing Education Credits: Many of our workshops are eligible for continuing education credits, helping you meet your professional development requirements.

Testimonials

  • Really informative and explained in a simple, easily understood way. Great format that created useful discussions around shoulder and neck pain

    Lydia, S&C Coach

  • The workshop was awesome! Annie is extremely knowledgeable and made it really easy to understand. I can't wait to implement it with my clients!

    Xavier, PT

Bring the workshop to you

Contact us via E-Mail at annie@athleticsoulrehab.com or phone 0421 786 251 to chat with one of our Physio's today. You are only one step away from bringing gold standard, evidence based workshops to your gym!


We look forward to helping you enhance your expertise and support your clients more effectively.