Course Description

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The Vital Shoulder Complex Masterclass allows you, as an already highly qualified therapist, to focus on this specific area. This two-day course is very intense and on completion you will have the knowledge and practical experience necessary to identify, assess and treat specific dysfunction within the shoulder complex, which will in turn lead to greater treatment success, happier customers and a more profitable business.

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Course Outline (HK Version)

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•  Surface anatomy of the glenohumeral joint, shoulder girdle including AC, SC and ST Joints. Differential diagnosis of cervical / referred / visceral pain that presents to the shoulder region.

• Practical of surface anatomy of the soft tissues and associated joints. Discussion of the rotator cuff, scapulohumeral rhythm, impingement syndrome, painful arc and specific upper limb case studies.

• Assessment of the shoulder complex, screening tests of cervical spine. Active & passive ROM testing and special tests.

• Treatment of shoulder complex using METs to assess and lengthen the rotator cuff, latissimus dorsi, pectoralis major and minor.

• Treatment of the shoulder complex using Harmonics. Specific protocol demonstration to treat impingement syndrome. Thoracic spine mobilisations Grade 1-5.

• Gliding techniques (supine and prone) of the Glenohumeral (GH) joint. AC & SC joint (shrug and prayer test) assessment and treatment.

• Active & passive soft tissue techniques of the shoulder complex, cervical and thoracic spine using songbird wax.

• Kinesiology taping techniques for the shoulder complex.

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Materials Provided

• Course notes in pdf format

• Songbird Myofascial Wax(100g)

 

Certification

• ​A certificate of completion will be issued by "John Gibbons Bodymaster Method". 

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​Eligibility ​

• Category A -  Registered Members and Students Members of STAoHK;

• Category B - Medical and Allied Health Members of STAoHK - physiotherapists, medical doctors, TCM practitioners, chiropractors, osteopaths, etc.. 

• Any qualified professional mentioned above but non-members of STAoHK can enroll too.

• Athletic Trainers/Therapists
   

Dates and Time​

2-3 Aug 2025
0900-1700

 

Venue​

Sports Therapy Centre(N318/9)

Technological and Higher Education Institute(THEi) Chai Wan Campus
133 Shing Tai Road, Chai Wan, Hong Kong

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Fees - Included online and live courses​

Standard Rate: $5000 Members/$7000 Non-members

Group Rate(2+): $4800 members/$6800 non-members

Early Bird before 10 May 2025 (not specific to group/individual): $4500 members/$6500 non-members

(Fees included lecturer, course materials, refreshments and certificates). 

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NOTE: NO REFUND after enrollment in any circumstance. However, name transfer is allowed. 

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**INSTALLMENT PAYMENT OPTION AVAILABLE!**

Applicant MUST pay the 50% upfront at enrollment and pay the balance on or before 30 June 2025. Applicants failing to pay the balance on the deadline specified will lead to cancellation of the seat with NO REFUND. 

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Medium of Instruction

​English

All learning materials will be in ENGLISH.

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Enrollment​

Please complete and upload the payment bank slip on the online form. 

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CPD Awards​​

• 16 CPD hours for STAoHK Category A Members; 

• Registered Members will automatically cover under the professional indemnity insurance after completion of the course;

• Students Members MUST apply the techniques under supervision of a qualified practitioner according to the insurance clause;  

• Medical and Allied Health Members please refer to your insurance policy that is proposed by the relevant professional body; 

• CPD for HK registered physiotherapists and occupational therapists - pending. 

• CPD for BOC certified athletic trainers - pending.