Differentiating Shoulder Pain: Cervical vs Thoracic vs Shoulder

Section 1 – Deciphering Between Muscular/Non-Muscular Symptoms Obtained in Subjective Exam/History (20 minutes)

Section 2 – Pain Sources that Refer to Shoulder (20 minutes)

Section 3 – Performing and Interpreting the Cervical/Thoracic/Shoulder Examination (60 minutes)

Section 4 – Using Evidence-based Screening and Special Testing to Determine Proper/Correct Differential Diagnoses of Shoulder Pathology vs Cervical or Other Pathology (60 minutes)

Section 5 – Putting it All Together in Order to Understand Examination Results (20 minutes)

General Webinar FAQs

Will I receive any course materials?
Yes, you will receive a PDF version of the course lecture slides/manual upon registration

Does this count for live CEUs?
Our webinars count for live CEUs in most states (the same live credit as our in-person courses), as you have real-time interaction with the instructor and your classmates. Check official state approvals under the State CEU Approvals dropdown below, and check with your licensing board for their stance on live webinar courses.

When will I receive my certificate?
You will receive a certificate of completion within 3 business days after the course, usually the Monday after (may fall to spam).

Webinar Content FAQs

What will I learn from this webinar?
You’ll gain a systematic framework to determine whether shoulder pain originates from the shoulder itself, the cervical spine, or the thoracic spine. The webinar covers subjective evaluation, referral patterns, comprehensive orthopedic examination, and evidence-based strategies to refine your differential diagnosis.

Will I learn special tests and screening tools to use with my patients?
Absolutely. Participants will explore evidence-based screening tools and special tests for the shoulder, cervical spine, and thoracic spine. You’ll learn how to apply these assessments to rule in or rule out contributing regions and strengthen your treatment planning.

Does this webinar address red flags or systemic causes of shoulder pain?
Yes. A key component of the webinar highlights “red flags” and visceral symptoms that can mimic shoulder pathology. This ensures clinicians can recognize conditions that require further medical evaluation.

Is this webinar applicable for both acute and chronic shoulder pain?
Definitely. The strategies taught are relevant for a wide range of patients, including those with acute injuries, chronic shoulder dysfunction, or complex presentations involving the cervical and thoracic spine.