Rotator Cuff Assessment and Treatment Techniques

About this course

Shoulder pain can make simple movements like reaching, lifting, throwing, dressing, or sleeping on one side difficult and frustrating. By the end of this course, learners will understand how rotator cuff dysfunction develops, how to recognize common patterns of pain and restriction, and how targeted assessment, manual therapy, and corrective strategies can support better shoulder function. Presented by Dr. Jonathan Kuttner, this course explores the four rotator cuff muscles in depth, including their role in shoulder stability, movement control, trigger point formation, muscle imbalance, and compensation. Learners gain a clearer understanding of why shoulder pain often involves more than one irritated structure. Through anatomy tutorials, case examples, and practical demonstrations, learners study assessment concepts, manual therapy techniques, stretching strategies, heat and ice protocols, and movement-based recovery principles. Healthcare, fitness, and bodywork professionals will gain useful tools for improving treatment precision, while non-clinical learners will better understand why rotator cuff problems happen and how recovery can be supported. This course offers a practical framework for restoring comfort, mobility, and pain-free shoulder movement.

Course objectives

• provide a framework for improving shoulder function
• equip learners with skills for precise treatments
• raise awareness of the complexity of shoulder pain