Not only is Frozen Shoulder a highly debilitating condition, it is the condition that most frequently stumps hands-on practitioners old and new. Not only does the condition have a range of factors that have to be assessed before it can be treated, no two frozen shoulder conditions are ever quite the same.

This one-day intensive combines a deep theoretical understanding of the Frozen Shoulder condition - including its pathology, causes, and symptoms - and the practical, hands-on knowledge you’ll need to effectively treat it. We’ll take a deep dive into the phases of the condition, how it’s presenting in your client, and what the criteria are for assessing if it really is frozen shoulder.

I have been treating the frozen shoulder condition for over 20 years using this soft tissue protocol effectively and consistently. It’s not a one-treatment fix and I do not invest in BS treatment options. This is solid, evidence-based, and effective.

If you want to go from cringing at another frozen shoulder client to being the go-to therapist in your area for this condition, then this course is for you!

Location

Geelong VIC - Deakin University Waterfront Campus, Building D

Costs

$300 for members of the Stuart Hinds Academy Inner Circle

$400 for non members (not a member? Join today!)

You’ll need

Portable massage table, towels, and a massage cream such as Premax Original

To register

Register your interest using the form below or email contact@stuarthindsacademy.com

What you need to know about frozen shoulder

Phases: Frozen shoulder has four distinct phases: Pre-phase, phase 1, phase 2, and phase 3. There is a massive difference between phases 1 and 2!

Classifications: You need to know what presentation you’re dealing with: anterior, lateral, posterior, or combination. This will directly affect your treatment sequence.

Types: Frozen shoulder comes in two types: primary (ideopathic) and secondary (traumatic). This type is also incredibly important to your treatment sequence. Women are more likely to present with the primary type, where men more often have secondary. On average it’s about a 70:30 ratio that favours women over the age of 50.

Additional treatment options: In addition to soft tissue therapy, you can also explore options such as interventional radiology, hydrodillation, and cortisone injections. When and why you would recommend these will vary, so you need to know!

Assessment: Is it really frozen shoulder? The complexity of this condition means it’s easy to mistake it for something else. The only way around this is a deep understanding of the criteria.