Shoulder Instability: Assessment & Rehabilitation- One Day Course with Dr Margie Olds
Saturday June 27, 2026- NEWCASTLE-UPONE-TYNE
COST: 200 GBP
Shoulder instability is rarely only a simple strength problem. Athletes often present with ongoing symptoms despite good capacity, and the challenge becomes understanding what is actually failing — and how to target it effectively.
This session breaks down the management of shoulder instability into a clear clinical framework, from early-stage rehabilitation through to advanced loading. You’ll explore anterior and posterior cuff strategies, scapular contribution, and the role of co-contraction in restoring control and confidence. The emphasis is on making better decisions in clinic — knowing what to target, how to load it, and how to progress without over-complicating rehabilitation.
Programme Schedule
- 9:00 – Clinical assessment of the unstable shoulder: review assessment processes / special tests
- 9:30 – Diagnosis of instability: assessment of the unstable athlete
- 10:30 – Morning Tea
- 11:00 – Managing instability
- 11:30 – Theoretical: Acute, Subacute, Advanced Sub-acute management / Subscapularis protocols
- 12:00–1:00 – Lunch
- 1:00 – Subacute management: Infraspinatus protocols
- 2:15 – Scapula assessment and treatment options with progressions
- 3:00 – Short break
- 3:15 – Co-contraction protocol
- 3:30 – Case summary
- 4:00 – Finish
Goals for the Day
- Undertake a thorough and comprehensive assessment of a patient with shoulder instability
- Differentiate directions of instability and identify key clinical signs
- Design a progressive rehabilitation plan targeting subscapularis, infraspinatus/teres minor, and scapula
- Use co-contraction protocols to address instability in more than two directions
Learning Outcomes
Clinical Assessment
- Perform a comprehensive clinical examination including specific tests for instability
- Interpret results of the apprehension test, relocation test, and load-and-shift test
Diagnosis
- Differentiate between anterior, posterior, and multidirectional instability
- Identify key clinical signs and symptoms in athletes
Management Strategies
- Design a progressive rehabilitation programme for acute shoulder instability
- Implement appropriate manual therapy techniques for subacute management
Subscapularis & Infraspinatus Protocols
- Demonstrate specific exercises targeting the subscapularis in rehabilitation
- Apply progressive resistance techniques for infraspinatus strengthening
Scapula Assessment & Treatment
- Conduct a thorough assessment of scapular position and movement
- Develop a tailored exercise programme to address scapular dyskinesis
Co-contraction Protocols
- Explain the importance of co-contraction in shoulder stability
- Design and implement exercises that promote optimal co-contraction of shoulder musculature
Case Study Analysis
- Apply theoretical knowledge to real-world clinical scenarios
- Formulate evidence-based treatment plans for complex cases of shoulder instability in athletes
Spaces are very limited — book now to secure your place.
Saturday 27th June 2026 | 9:00am – 4:00pm
Pro-Health Physio / Pioneer Performance, 5 Hawick Cres, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 1AS
Return to Sport after Shoulder Injury: When is your athlete ready to return? Dr Margie Olds
Sunday June 28, 2026- NEWCASTLE-UPONE-TYNE
COST: 200 GBP
Knowing when an athlete is ready to return to sport is rarely straightforward. This session breaks down return-to-sport testing into a clear, usable framework — helping clinicians move beyond time-based decisions and toward confident, criteria-driven reasoning. You’ll learn how to interpret tests, recognise false readiness, and integrate physical performance with confidence and control.
Programme Schedule
- 9:00 – Introduction: Time vs Criteria, models guiding return to play, sports-specific constructs
- 10:00 – Physical Performance Tests
- 11:30 – When to use what test?
- 12:00–1:00 – Lunch
- 1:00 – Fear of reinjury in RTS: strategies for clinicians
- 2:00 – Cortical changes, coordination and reaction time
- 3:00 – Clinical decision making: pulling it all together / Case studies
- 4:00 – Finish
Goals for the Day
- Identify sports-specific demands and tailor return-to-sport testing for athletes from different sports
- Assess an athlete’s readiness to meet sport-specific shoulder requirements
- Utilise psychological assessment tools to evaluate fear of reinjury and implement strategies to address kinesiophobia
- Synthesise physical, psychological, and sport-specific factors in return-to-sport decision-making using case examples
Learning Outcomes
Return to Play Models
- Compare and contrast different return-to-play decision-making models
Sport-Specific Constructs
- Identify sport-specific demands on the shoulder for various athletic activities
- Assess an athlete’s readiness to meet sport-specific shoulder requirements
Physical Performance Tests
- Select and administer appropriate physical performance tests for athletes with shoulder instability
Addressing Fear of Reinjury
- Utilise psychological assessment tools to evaluate an athlete’s fear of reinjury
- Implement strategies to address kinesiophobia in athletes returning to sport
Cortical Changes & Coordination
- Recognise signs of altered motor control and coordination in athletes with shoulder instability
- Design rehabilitation exercises that address reaction time deficits and improve neuromuscular control
Integration of Return to Sport Components
- Synthesise physical, psychological, and sport-specific factors in return-to-sport decision-making
- Create a comprehensive return-to-sport protocol for an athlete with shoulder instability
Case Study Analysis
- Evaluate complex return-to-sport scenarios involving athletes with shoulder instability
- Justify return-to-sport decisions based on evidence-based criteria and clinical reasoning
Spaces are very limited — book now to secure your place.
Sunday 28th June 2026 | 9:00am – 4:00pm Pro-Health Physio / Pioneer Performance, 5 Hawick Cres, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 1AS