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Differentiating Shoulder Pain: Cervical vs Thoracic vs Shoulder

The purpose of this webinar is to provide participants with the diagnostic tools and knowledge to find the root cause of pain in the shoulder, while utilizing subjective examination and manual testing to improve musculoskeletal diagnosis and patient outcomes. The webinar is split into 5 sections: (1) Deciphering Between Mechanical/Non-Mechanical Conditions Obtained in Subjective Exam/History, (2) Pain Sources that Refer to Shoulder (3) Performing and Interpreting the Cervical/Thoracic/Shoulder Examination, (4) Using Evidence-based Screening and Special Testing to Determine Proper/Correct Differential Diagnoses of Shoulder Pathology vs Cervical or Other Pathology (5) Putting it All Together in Order to Understand Examination Results.

Webinar Schedule

Saturday

November 22, 2025

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET

Live Webinar via Zoom

Approved for 3 CEU hours in most states. Check state approval below.

Instructor: Robert Bunnell

$119.00 incl. Tax

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

  • Confidently palpate and correctly differentiate each of the muscles covered in class in the upper extremity, trunk and lower extremity
  • Independently demonstrate how 10 muscle dysfunctions relate to common symptom patterns found within the body
  • Correctly and independently state and locate the origin and insertion of each of the muscles covered in the class
  • Describe at least 5 functional synergist patterns
  • Independently state at least 3 possible drivers of a dysfunction based on clinical presentations

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)

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).

This webinar is approved for 3 hours in the following states for PTs and PTAs: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WY

If you do not see your state listed above, please contact info@glseminars.com for clarification.

Webinar Instructors

Robert Bunnell

DPT, MED, CSCS, CIMT

Robert earned his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Eastern Michigan University in 2010, where he also obtained his start in the health and wellness industry as a personal trainer. He went on to earn his CSCS through the National Strength and Conditioning Association in 2013 well as his Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology from Cleveland State University in 2015. Robert ultimately earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2018 from D’Youville College in Buffalo, NY and has been a Certified Integrative Manual Therapist (CIMT) through Great Lakes Seminars since 2019.

He is currently the director of an outpatient orthopedic clinic, treating a variety of orthopedic and neurological dysfunctions with specialization in post-surgical orthopedic rehabilitation as well as sport populations. Robert 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 2022 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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It was really nice to have a refresher on things that have been learned previously!

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