Niel Asher Education
Comprehensive Shoulder Rehabilitation Specialization

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Niel Asher Education

Comprehensive Shoulder Rehabilitation Specialization

Master Evidence-Based Shoulder Treatment & Rehab. Build advanced skills to assess, treat, and restore shoulder function with confidence.

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Intermediate level

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • How to assess and differentiate complex shoulder pathologies through functional testing and clinical reasoning.

  • How to apply targeted manual therapy and rehabilitation protocols for frozen shoulder and rotator cuff injuries.

  • How to design individualized, evidence-based recovery programs to restore optimal shoulder movement and prevent recurrence.

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December 2025

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Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

  • How to assess and treat complex shoulder conditions using evidence-based methods

  • How to design progressive rehabilitation plans for recovery and performance

Skills you'll gain

Category: Sports Medicine
Category: Physical Therapy
Category: Orthopedics
Category: Kinesiology
Category: Exercise Therapy
Category: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Category: Clinical Assessment
Category: Patient Evaluation
Category: Mental Health Therapies
Category: Pain Management
Category: Manual Therapy
Category: Rehabilitation
Category: Anatomy
Category: Athletic Training

What you'll learn

  • How to locate and treat trigger points and dysfunctions in the rotator cuff

  • How to integrate manual therapy, stretching, and exercise for lasting results

Skills you'll gain

Category: Orthopedics
Category: Patient Evaluation
Category: Pain Management
Category: Physical Therapy
Category: Patient Treatment
Category: Clinical Assessment
Category: Physical Science
Category: Kinesiology
Category: Anatomy
Category: Mental Health Therapies
Category: Athletic Training
Category: Exercise Therapy
Category: Intravenous Therapy
Category: Human Musculoskeletal System
Category: Manual Therapy
Category: Rehabilitation

What you'll learn

  • How to identify frozen shoulder stages and tailor treatment to each phase

  • How to apply massage techniques that relieve pain and restore mobility

Skills you'll gain

Category: Rehabilitation
Category: Pain Management
Category: Medication Therapy Management
Category: Anatomy
Category: Patient Treatment
Category: Clinical Assessment
Category: Pathology
Category: Orthopedics
Category: Athletic Training
Category: Manual Therapy
Category: Kinesiology
Category: Contraindication
Category: Physical Therapy
Category: Patient Evaluation
Category: Patient Positioning
Category: Exercise Therapy

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