A bit rusty on your should anatomy? Not sure on your shoulder pathology or what the different diagnoses mean?
Manual wheelchair users are dependent on their upper limbs for propelling a chair, with their shoulders being vulnerable to injury due to a variety of reasons. Understanding the implications of shoulder dysfunction can assist with wheelchair prescription and appropriate use of power mobility, to assist end users to maximise their function in the long term.
This workshop explores
- Shoulder anatomy
- Implications of wheelchair use on shoulder function
- Common causes of shoulder pain
- Assessment and use of outcome measures
Participants will be able to
- Articulate the anatomy behind common shoulder pathology
- Articulate how use of a manual wheelchair can contribute to shoulder pathology
- Identify two outcome measures that may be appropriate to use with wheelchair users with shoulder pain
90 minutes