A lot of our clients suffer from chronic rotator cuff injuries that seem to stubbornly persist using conventional massage techniques. Learn precise and specific techniques to identify and successfully treat some of the most common injuries to the subscapularis, long head of the biceps, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, and teres minor. The class will include:
- a review of the rotator cuff anatomy
- assessment techniques for each of the muscle/tendon groups
- palpation review of the rotator cuff and related shoulder structures
- treatment techniques to both improve the injured soft tissue and to improve the range and quality of motion of the gleno-humeral joint
Bundled Class Price Discount: Purchase this class and Muscle-Specific Deep Tissue Techniques for the Shoulder Girdle (Seattle March 8, 2026) to save $40.
- To register for both classes and save $40, please click on the class title: Evaluation and Treatment of Shoulder Injuries and Deep Tissue Techniques for the Shoulder Girdle: Both Days (Seattle March 7-8, 2026) -- Discounted Price: $320
- To see the class description of the other bundled class, please click on the class title: Muscle-Specific Deep Tissue Techniques for the Shoulder Girdle (Seattle March 8, 2026) -- Regular Price: $180
- Use this current page if you would like to register for "Evaluation and Treatment of Shoulder Injuries".
What participants have said about this class:
- "One of the best classes I have taken because of the helpfulness of the instructors." ~ Karla B.
- "I learned more than I already knew about the shoulder." ~ Neelma S.
- "What I liked best about this class was the socratic method at the end of class. Seeing all of the assessments and then determining what might be happening in students' actual shoulders was so valuable for learning and retention." ~ Emma H.
- "I appreciated that we were searching for clues while trying to not jump to conclusions. It was particularly helpful to have well defined major and minor accessory indicators for muscle testing." ~ Kindra S.
- "Very thorough with information. I loved Brian's techniques and help." ~ Dejanira W.
- "I loved how many times we got the chance to work on assessment testing and palpation and on various body types as well." ~ Elizabeth M.