Functional Anatomy of the Shoulder Joint

Join Linda and physiotherapist Karen Ginn for a workshop exploring the function of the shoulder joint. The format will be mostly an anatomy talk, with some optional movement practice. Linda and Karen met many years ago at Iyengar Yoga classes with Peter Thomson.

Karen is a Professor of Musculoskeletal Anatomy at the University of Sydney and a practising musculoskeletal physiotherapist treating patients with shoulder dysfunction. She teaches functional, applied musculoskeletal anatomy to various health professional groups and conducts professional development courses for physiotherapists related to the assessment and treatment of shoulder dysfunction in Australia and internationally. She conducts research into both the normal and dysfunctional shoulder and has published extensively in these areas. Her body of research has contributed to the growing evidence in support of exercise therapy as the treatment of choice for patients with shoulder pain. It has challenged traditional beliefs regarding the function of shoulder muscles (in particular rotator cuff muscles) and the diagnosis of some shoulder conditions (in particular frozen shoulder) with significant implications for the assessment and treatment of shoulder problems. Her studies on swimming and throwing athletes have provided clinicians and trainers with detailed shoulder range of motion and strength data which can inform rehabilitation and training goals to protect these athletes from injury and guide recovery from injury.

(Don't forget daylight saving ends on April 6!)

Cost: $50

Wear yoga or comfortable clothes so you can move if you want to.