Clinical sEMG in Shoulders

We are offering two standalone courses:

- Clinical sEMG in Hamstring & ACL
- Clinical sEMG in Shoulders

You may register for either course individually or attend both, depending on your professional interests and learning goals.

Here is the link to the course Clinical sEMG in Hamstring & ACL

This workshop focuses on the application of surface electromyography, SEMG, through assessment and correction of the coordinated interactivity of the trapezius and the serratus anterior. This coordinated interaction forms an essential force couple that enables efficient upward rotation and stabilization of the scapula during arm elevation. Clinicians addressing shoulder dysfunctions need to understand the force couple mechanism and be able to identify and correct dysfunction.

What will I learn?

In this workshop, participants will learn how to assess and interpret SEMG data, identifying

muscle imbalance between the serratus anterior, upper- and lower trapezius. Postural and

movement faults of the scapula, which may indicate imbalance in the scapulothoracic muscles,

will also be addressed. Subsequently, SEMG will be used to explore which exercises and

activation strategies work best to improve the activity of affected muscles, choosing and

maximizing the effect of exercises. Correction using neuromuscular re-education and biofeedback may be used to guide exercise prescription, enhance rehabilitation decision-making, and progression. Emphasis is placed on using SEMG as a practical tool in rehabilitation settings, addressing shoulder dysfunction as well as in preventive training in sports.

This course is for clinicians addressing shoulder dysfunctions and those interested in preventive

training in sports.

Why choose this workshop?

- Learn practical applications for the shoulder

- Identifying muscle imbalance around the Scapula.

- Explore exercise and muscle activation strategies

- Practical applications of sEMG in the clinic

- Physical Therapist
- Sports Physical Therapist
- Atheletic Trainers
- Strength & conditioning coaches
- Rehabilitation clinicians
- Chiropractors and osteopaths
- Sports scientists
- Personal trainers with an interest in rehabilitation
- Ergonomist
- Healthcare and exercise professionals interested in applying sEMG in clinical, rehabilitation, or performance settings

The course is taught in person at the Open University in Reykjavík University from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

09:00-12:00 - Demonstration: Assessing the alignment and movement of the scapula. Application of SEMG in assessment and

correction of muscle imbalance in the serratus anterior and trapezius. SEMG to guide exercise

prescription, choosing, and maximizing the effect of exercises.

12:00-12:30 Lunch

12:30-15:30 - Workshop

Please note that the scheduled dates are subject to sufficient enrollment being reached for the course to be held.

Registration deadline is October 1st.
 

Morning coffee and lunch are included in the course fee.
Scheduled dates are subject to change.
Scheduled dates are subject to the minimum number of participants being reached.

If you do not have an Icelandic ID number (kennitala), follow this link and you can finish the registration procress. 

You can also contact magnusth@ru.is. 

Magnús Gunnlaugur Þórarinsson
magnusth@ru.is
599 6300