SMC: Rotator Cuff Tears: Diagnosis and Treatment : 1/6/2025

Course Description:  The Sports Medicine Conference provides in-depth evidence-based study of sports medicine problems. The various topics cover knowledge regarding diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of sport medicine injuries.

Disclosure:  Neither the speakers or planners of this activity have any relevant relationships with commercial interests to disclose.

Materials: Participants have no equipment or materials required to take this education course.

Objectives:  

1. Identify surgical anatomy of rotator cuff tear

2. Describe pertinent history, examination, and imaging

3. Discuss surgical treatment options 

4. Define the joint-by-joint approach and how regional interdependence affects shoulder function

5. Distinguish core treatment principles for upper extremity rehabilitation

6. Recognize progressive approaches to integrating UE rehabilitation and performance training

Accreditation:

Physicians:  

Baptist Health Care is accredited by the Florida Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Baptist Health Care designates this live activity for a maximum of (1) hour in AMA PRA Category I creditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses & Occupational Therapists (Florida):

Baptist Hospital, CE Broker provider # 50-183 approves this program for 1 hours credit for nurses and occupational therapists.  

Athletic Trainers 

Andrews Research & Education Foundation P10024 is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 1 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.