Treating the Rotator Cuff - Trigger Point Therapy (4 hrs)

Treating the Rotator Cuff 4 Hours CE/CPD | Online Course with Dr. Jonathan Kuttner DPT A focused online course exploring rotator cuff anatomy, trigger point development, and practical treatment strategies for professionals working with shoulder pain, restriction, and dysfunction. Treating the Rotator Cuff is presented by Dr. Jonathan Kuttner DPT and provides a clear, clinically relevant approach to understanding and treating one of the most important functional regions of the shoulder complex. Through online video classes and a fully illustrated 160-page course text, this course supports practical learning in rotator cuff anatomy, trigger point assessment, manual therapy techniques, stretching, and supportive heat and ice applications. Course Overview This 4-hour CE/CPD course provides healthcare, rehabilitation, massage, manual therapy, and athletic training professionals with a detailed introduction to the anatomy, function, and treatment considerations of the rotator cuff muscles. The course examines each of the four rotator cuff muscles, exploring their anatomical role, functional importance, and relationship to shoulder stability, mobility, and pain presentation. Particular attention is given to trigger point development, common referral patterns, and the practical clinical reasoning required when working with this complex region. Participants will also explore treatment approaches that combine manual therapy, trigger point techniques, stretching, and supportive heat and ice applications within a practical treatment framework. What You Will Learn Topic Professional Focus Rotator Cuff Anatomy Understand the structure, function, and clinical relevance of the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis muscles. Trigger Point Development Explore how trigger points may develop in the rotator cuff and how they can contribute to pain, restriction, and altered shoulder function. Assessment and Location Skills Develop greater confidence in identifying relevant muscle anatomy and locating areas of sensitivity or dysfunction. Manual Therapy Techniques Learn practical treatment approaches demonstrated through clear online video instruction. Integrated Treatment Strategies Understand how manual therapy, stretching, heat, and ice may be incorporated into a broader treatment plan. Course Content / Modules The course combines anatomical teaching, trigger point education, and practical treatment demonstrations to help learners apply the material with confidence in professional practice. Module Area Focus Rotator Cuff Anatomy and Function A detailed overview of the four rotator cuff muscles and their role in shoulder movement, control, and stability. Understanding Trigger Points How trigger points may form, how they may present, and why they are clinically relevant when treating the shoulder. Locating and Treating Rotator Cuff Trigger Points Practical guidance for identifying and addressing trigger points in the rotator cuff region. Manual Therapy Demonstrations Step-by-step video instruction in hands-on techniques relevant to rotator cuff treatment. Stretching, Heat, and Ice Applications Supportive strategies for integrating stretching, heat, and ice within a treatment plan where appropriate. Who This Course Is For This course is suitable for rehabilitation professionals, massage and manual therapists, physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, chiropractors, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, nurses, athletic trainers, exercise professionals, and fitness professionals working within an appropriate scope of practice. It is especially relevant for practitioners who work with shoulder pain, soft tissue dysfunction, sports-related shoulder presentations, restricted shoulder movement, or clients requiring supportive manual therapy approaches for the rotator cuff region. About the Instructor Dr. Jonathan Kuttner DPT is widely recognized for his work in trigger point therapy, pain education, and practical clinical training for manual and rehabilitation professionals. His teaching style combines clear anatomical explanation with clinically applicable treatment strategies, helping practitioners understand not only where pain may arise, but how soft tissue dysfunction and trigger points may influence movement, comfort, and function. In this course, Dr. Kuttner brings his expertise to the rotator cuff, guiding learners through the anatomy, trigger point considerations, and treatment approaches relevant to this important shoulder region. Included With This Course Included Details CE/CPD Hours 4 Hours CE/CPD Course Text Fully illustrated 160-page course text. Companion Course Additional content designed to reinforce clinical reasoning and practical integration Lesson Quizzes Knowledge checks designed to reinforce learning throughout the course Video Classes Online video classes with practical demonstrations. Online Exam and Certification Online multiple-choice exam and downloadable 4 Hours CE/CPD certificate following successful completion. Lifetime Access Study online at your own pace and revisit the course materials whenever required. Subtitles English, French, German, and Spanish. CE Finder This course has been approved for continuing education by professional boards and associations. Scroll through the list to find your board or association. Course: Treating the Rotator Cuff Approvals Listed: 67 CE Broker Provider: #20-658154 Approvals in alphabetical order Alabama Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 4 Alabama Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours: 4 Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy *General* Approved Hours: 4 Alaska Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours: 4 American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (ACBSP) Approved Hours: 4 Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Approved Hours: 4 Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 4 Arkansas Board of Massage Approved Hours: 4 Association of Massage Therapists (AMT) Approved Hours: 4 Australian Traditional Medicine Society Approved Hours: 4 Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC) Approved Hours: 4 Canadian Athletic Trainers Association (CATA) Approved Hours: 1.6 Canadian Massage & Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association (CMMOTA) Approved Hours: 0.75 CEU/CPD Self-Cert Approved Hours: 4 Chiropractic Board of Australia Approved Hours: 4 College of Complementary Health Professionals of British Columbia (CCHPBC) Approved Hours: 4 College of Massage Therapists of New Brunswick (CMTNB) Approved Hours: 4 College of Massage Therapists of Newfoundland and Labrador (CMTNL) Approved Hours: 2 College of Massage Therapists Ontario (CMTO) Approved Hours: 4 College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (CNPBC) Approved Hours: 4 Connecticut Board of Chiropractors Approved Hours: 4 Connecticut Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 4 Deleware Board of Massage and Bodywork Approved Hours: 4 Distrcit of Columbia Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 4 Florida Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 4 Georgia Board of Massage Therapy *General* Approved Hours: 4 Georgia Board of Nursing Approved Hours: 4 Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy Approved Hours: 4 Indiana Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 4 Iowa Board of Chiropractic Approved Hours: 4 Iowa Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 4 Kansas Chiropractic Association Approved Hours: 4 Maine Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 4 Maryland Board of Massage Therapy Examiners Approved Hours: 4 Massage Therapists' Association of Nova Scotia (MTANS) Approved Hours: 4 Massage Therapy Assc of Manitoba (MTAM) Approved Hours: 4 Massage Therapy Assc of Saskatchewan (MTAS) Approved Hours: 4 Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy (MSBMT) Approved Hours: 4 Missouri Board of Therapeutic Massage Approved Hours: 4 Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners Approved Hours: 4 Montana Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 4 National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Approved Hours: 4 National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) Approved Hours: 4 Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC) Approved Hours: 4 NCBTMB - New York Approved Hours: 4 Nebraska Massage Licensure Board Approved Hours: 4 Nevada Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours: 4 New Hampshire Advisory Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours: 4 New Jersey Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy Approved Hours: 4 North Carolina Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy Approved Hours: 4 North Dakota Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 4 Ohio Chiropractic Board Approved Hours: 4 Oklahoma Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 4 Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners Approved Hours: 4 Oregon Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours: 4 Pennsylvania State Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 4 Prince Edward Island Massage Therapy Association (PEIMTA) Approved Hours: 4 Registered Massage Therapists' Association of Ontario (RMTAO) Approved Hours: 4 South Carolina Massage/Bodywork Panel Approved Hours: 4 South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 4 Tennessee Board of Massage Licensure Approved Hours: 4 Virginia Department of Health Professions (Massage Therapy) Approved Hours: 4 Washington Board of Massage Approved Hours: 4 Washington Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours: 4 West Virginia Massage Licensure Board Approved Hours: 4 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (Athletic Training) Approved Hours: 4 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (Massage Therapy) Approved Hours: 4 Approval requirements can change. Please confirm acceptance with your own board, association, employer, or regulatory authority before registration.