Time
13-14 November 2026
Location
Lahti
Application period
Apply by 23 October 2026
Duration
2 days
Mode of teaching
Contact teaching
Place
LAB University of Applied Sciences, Niemenkatu 73
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Teaching language
English
Education type
Continuing education
Learning methods
Contact teaching (in-person instruction)
Target group
Physiotherapists and rehab professionals
Price
€520+ VAT 25,5 %

The Painful Shoulder – learn to treat shoulder pain with Adam Meakins

The Painful Shoulder is an engaging two-day course suitable for all physiotherapists regardless of professional title or level of experience. The course aims to provide participants with a patient-centered, practical, and evidence-based approach to the assessment and management of painful shoulder conditions.

This course builds confidence in applying simple principles effectively, demonstrating that doing the basics well is both effective and supported by current research. It also challenges overly complicated and unnecessary assessment and treatment methods, while addressing common misconceptions related to shoulder function. 

Rather than promising quick fixes or miracle cures, the course focuses on an honest and pragmatic approach, offering practical ideas that can be implemented immediately in the rehabilitation of patients with shoulder pain.
 

Learning outcomes

  • simplify the assessment, management, and rehabilitation of the most common shoulder conditions
  • effectively assess and identify key findings in patients with painful shoulders
  • recognise and challenge common myths and misconceptions related to shoulder anatomy, biomechanics, assessment, and pathology
  • assess shoulder movement, strength, endurance, power, proprioception, and the kinetic chain
  • apply shoulder rehabilitation exercises at all levels and appropriately progress or regress rehabilitation intensity

Further information

Contact person

LUT University and LAB University of Applied Sciences

Sirpa Karhu

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Lecturer

Adam Meakins

Qualified Specialist Physiotherapist
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With over 25 years of experience working in the public and private healthcare sectors, Adam Meakins is a qualified Specialist Physiotherapist, Sport Scientist and Strength and Conditioning Coach as well as keynote speaker and podcaster.

Why invest in continuing education?

Enhance your expertise

You can expand and strengthen your previous knowledge with current information based on academic research.

You also have the opportunity to apply what you have learned to your work through practical assignments.

Network

Professionals participating in continuing education work in a variety of roles.

Alongside your studies, you will network with other participants and hear experiences from different industries.

Study alongside work

In our continuing education studies, you can study flexibly alongside your work for 2–3 days a month.

We will assist you in addressing any questions related to balancing work and study with years of experience.
Topic
physiotherapy