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Comprehensive Treatment of the Shoulder

The shoulder is one of the most difficult joints to treat because the true cause of the problem is often missed. This course will provide you with a systematic approach to find the true driver of shoulder dysfunction as well as an entirely unique way to treat the shoulder girdle complex and help your patients quickly return to a high level of function. We’ll focus on the concept of hypo-hyper compensation, while incorporating joint mobilizations in ways not often shown. Plus you’ll learn myofascial release, taping techniques and a fresh way to look at muscle re-education and strengthening of the shoulder!

 

As with all our manual therapy courses, this course is at least 75% hands-on lab, and will give you skills you can use immediately upon returning to the clinic.

Dates and Locations

Saturday – Sunday

January 25-26, 2025

2 days, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Smith Physical Therapy and Running Academy

110 W. Woodstock St.
Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Approved for 16.5 CEUs in most states. Check state approval below.

Instructor: Mike Antal

$650.00 incl. Tax

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Saturday – Sunday

February 15-16, 2025

2 days, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Total Rehab Care

11110 Medical Campus Road
Hagerstown, MD 21742

Approved for 16.5 CEUs in most states. Check state approval below.

Instructor: Mike Antal

$650.00 incl. Tax

Less than 10 Spots Remaining

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Saturday – Sunday

March 8-9, 2025

2 days, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Ivy Rehab

550 Mamaroneck Ave, Suite 104
Harrison, NY 10528

Approved for 16.5 CEUs in most states. Check state approval below.

Instructor: Mike Antal

$650.00 incl. Tax

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Saturday – Sunday

May 31 – June 1, 2025

2 days, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

MORE Physical Therapy

987 University Avenue, #18
Los Gatos, CA 95032

Approved for 16.5 CEUs in most states. Check state approval below.

Instructor: Mike Antal

$650.00 incl. Tax

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Saturday – Sunday

July 19-20, 2025

2 days, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Atlantic Physical Therapy Center

2414 Highway 34, Suite 101
Manasquan, NJ 08736

Approved for 16.5 CEUs in most states. Check state approval below.

Instructor: Mike Antal

$650.00 incl. Tax

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Saturday – Sunday

November 22-23, 2025

2 days, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

HonorHealth Orthopedics

33423 N 32nd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85085

Approved for 16.5 CEUs in most states. Check state approval below.

Instructor: Mike Antal

$650.00 incl. Tax

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Saturday – Sunday

December 6-7, 2025

2 days, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Great Lakes Seminars

2768 Centennial Road
Toledo, OH 43617

Approved for 16.5 CEUs in most states. Check state approval below.

Instructor: Mike Antal

$650.00 incl. Tax

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Saturday – Sunday

December 6-7, 2025

2 days, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST

Live Hybrid

Live online via Zoom

Approved for 16.5 CEUs in most states. Check state approval below.

Instructor: Mike Antal

$600.00 incl. Tax

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At the completion of this seminar, the participant will be able to:

  • Accurately describe anatomical structures covered in the manual and their application to shoulder joint complex mechanics, shoulder movement and shoulder dysfunction
  • Accurately describe the treatment concepts for shoulder joint mobilizations and myofascial release of the shoulder as discussed in the manual
  • State the 5 treatment principles for shoulder taping
  • Independently discuss strengthening and movement re-education
  • Demonstrate each of the 8 joint mobilizations, 5 taping techniques, and 7 myofascial release techniques  as shown in the course manual with proficiency and skill

At the completion of this seminar, the participant will be able to:

  • Accurately describe anatomical structures covered in the manual and their application to shoulder joint complex mechanics, shoulder movement and shoulder dysfunction
  • Accurately describe the treatment concepts for shoulder joint mobilizations and myofascial release of the shoulder as discussed in the manual
  • State the 5 treatment principles for shoulder taping
  • Independently discuss strengthening and movement re-education
  • Demonstrate each of the 8 joint mobilizations, 5 taping techniques, and 7 myofascial release techniques  as shown in the course manual with proficiency and skill

Saturday

7:30am
Doors Open
8:00am
Lecture: Introduction to a comprehensive approach to treatment of the shoulder
9:00am
Lecture: Overview of anatomy of the shoulder complex and its effect on mobilizations, MFR, etc.
10:00am
Lecture: Introduction and review of the concepts of functional joint mobilization, MFR, joint taping and muscular re-education
11:00am
Lab: Mobilization of S-C joint, Upslips
12:00pm
Lunch (on your own)
1:00pm
Lab: Mobilization of A-C joint and scap-thor joint
3:00pm
Lab: Mobilization of GH Joint, 1st Rib, T-Spine
5:00pm
Review of evidence-based literature for today’s topics
5:30pm
Adjourn

Sunday

7:30am
Doors Open
8:00am
Lab: Crossed-hand techniques, extremity release techniques
10:15am
Lab: MFR of Cervical-thoracic releases
12:00pm
Lunch (on your own)
1:00pm
Lab: Taping of MDI, UT inhibition, LT facilitation, A-C joint stabilization
2:00pm
Lecture: Muscular re-education of the shoulder complex
3:15pm
Lab: Speed mobilizations
4:00pm
Lab: Application to specific clinical situations
4:30pm
Review of evidence-based literature for today’s topics
5:00pm
Adjourn

Approved for 16.5 hours for PTs and PTAs: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MD, MA, MI, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NY (19.2 hours in NY), NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WY

Approved for 16 hours for OTs and OTAs: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IA, KS, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NH, ND, OR, PA, SC, SD, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Approved for 16 Category A hours by the BOC for Athletic Trainers.

If you do not see your state listed above, please contact us at info@glseminars.com for more information.

Click here for the state and discipline approval list for all courses.

Course Instructors

Mike Antal

MPT, CIMT, CSCS

Mike received his Masters in Physical Therapy from Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan in 1997. He has also received his CIMT through Great Lakes Seminars and his CSCS through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Mike is currently the director of an outpatient orthopedic clinic treating a variety of orthopedic dysfunctions with specialization in post-surgical orthopedic rehabilitation. Mike employs a diverse treatment approach utilizing a combination of joint mobilization techniques, muscle energy and myofascial release. He joined the Great Lakes Seminars team in 2006 after taking a number of the GLS courses and experiencing the effectiveness of these techniques with his patients. He continues to expand his knowledge in manual therapy through teaching and continuing education courses.

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What Attendees Are Saying

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I will now have many more treatment options with my shoulder patients. I will be able to better evaluate and treat the scapula/shoulder as a whole and will be able to put together an exercise program that is meaningful for each patient and work on function for each patient.

Alpena, MI

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I really liked how the instructor was informative and provided clear and concise information. Mike was very friendly and came around to check our techniques. As most PT/PTA students we are all hands on learners it was helpful to be shown how to do mob or a manual technique.

Portland, OR

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All techniques instructed in the class were very clear. I feel more comfortable with shoulder dysfunctions as a whole and feel more comfortable treating patients and finding out what the root cause of their pain/limitation is.

Topeka, KS

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This was an amazing course! The whole process leading up the course was also a positive experience. The course itself was laid out very nicely, easy to follow materials were provided (i've been to many courses where this is not the case), and most of all, the instructor was amazing. He was very engaging and made the class fun while teaching so much valuable information. Not to sound cliché, but he made learning fun!

Minneapolis, MN

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I liked that our instructor was very thorough in the demonstrations of each technique. The course was well executed, and has given me insight on new exercises for stabilization and strengthening of the GHJ and scapulothoracic joints.

Live Hybrid

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Course was so great. I took this course because the shoulder has been the joint I am least confident about. This course has really helped me build my confidence and I am excited to start using what I learned.

Fargo, ND

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A very good mix of lecture and lab. The instructor was very easy to follow and understand and had a wonderful teaching style. I felt it was a great review of needed topics and great practice of new things. Also the fact that Great Lakes gives such a large Military discount is amazing. Very well appreciated!

Fargo, ND

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