APTA Clinical Practice Guidelines Review Series - Upper Extremity: Adhesive Capsulitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy

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Target Audience

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy Assistants, PT, PTA, OT, COTA

Description

This Lunch-and-Learn series explores the American Physical Therapy Association’s Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) as essential, evidence-based tools for clinical decision-making. Participants will examine the levels and grades of evidence supporting CPG recommendations, with a focused review of guidelines related to adhesive capsulitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and rotator cuff tendinopathies.

Overview of Series
The fee for this course covers all topics - Attend ANY or Attend ALL!
Each presentation will be from 12:00 pm EST - 1:00 pm EST on the scheduled day and qualifies for 1 hour of continuing education credit. (Up to 3 Hours)

You must attend the entire live webinar to receive credit for that session.

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 (12:00 pm EST- 1:00 pm EST): Shoulder Pain and Mobility Deficits: Adhesive Capsulitis

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 (12:00 pm EST- 1:00 pm EST): Hand Pain and Sensory Deficits: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 ((12:00 pm EST- 1:00 pm EST): Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy Diagnosis, Nonsurgical Medical Care, and Rehabilitation

South Piedmont AHEC adheres to copyright compliance standards and is unable to record sessions.

Webinar Information
This Live Webinar Series will be broadcast with Zoom. Instructions to join the Live Webinar will be emailed prior to the event. You can test your computer by going to the Zoom Test Page

Speaker
Stephanie Levi, PT, DPT, OCS Emeritus, CMTPT

Continuing Education Credits include:
(You MUST attend the entire webinar to receive credit for that session. You do NOT have to attend all sessions to receive credit.)
CEUs/Contact Hours
This Activity fulfills the requirement of up to 0.3 Continuing Education Units (CEUs), representing up to 3.0 contact hours.
NCBPTE Contact Hours
Up to 3.0 NCBPTE Contact Hours
The North Carolina AHEC system is an approved provider by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners with regard to activities directly related to physical therapy for continued competence.

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Objectives

• Correctly identify grades and levels of evidence.
• Demonstrate understanding of stretching recommendations for individuals with adhesive capsulitis.
• Identify the occupational risk factor with the strongest association with carpal tunnel syndrome.
• Determine the tests may clinicians use to rule in/rule out a diagnosis of tendinopathy of the rotator cuff:

Sessions