David Dycus, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS-SA
The presentation reviews common causes of shoulder injuries and tendinopathy and offers tips for performing an effective orthopedic exam. Dr. Dycus also discusses the difference between supraspinatus and biceps strains and how to diagnose and treat these conditions. Finally, Dr. Dycus shares a multi-modal approach to treating these challenging conditions, including shock wave therapy.
Discover how adding shock wave therapy to shoulder treatment protocols can improve clinical outcomes. Dr. Dycus discusses what shock wave therapy does on a cellular level to help stimulate tissue recovery. He also shares case studies, supporting research, and treatment protocols.
Learning Objectives
- Learn to conduct an orthopedic exam of the elbow and shoulder
- Discover why we should eliminate the term “soft tissue injury” from the shoulder injury conversation
- Review of supraspinatus and biceps anatomy
- Determine the best diagnostics for shoulder injuries
- Identify the best multimodal treatments for supraspinatus/biceps tendinopathy
- Learn about shock wave protocols and benefits for supraspinatus tendinopathy
