Do’s and Don’ts for Training the Older Shoulder - Applications Level 2

It’s time to rethink strengthening activities for older adults over 50 years of age.  Evidence shows we get weaker and misaligned due to aging, postural habits & sedentary lifestyle.  This may lead to common disorders in adults greater 50 years old:
    Rotator Cuff tears
    Osteoarthritis and bone spurs
    Impingement Syndrome
    Bursitis
These painful disorders may limit mobility and cause fear-avoidance behavior with exercise.  It’s our job as fitness and healthcare professionals to educate our clients on how posture and aging affects their joints and soft tissues, and prescribe safer, more effective exercise techniques to protect these structures. In part 2 of this Older Shoulder series, we will focus on applying effective cueing techniques and more specific corrective exercises for common postural disorders and chronic injuries to the older shoulder.  

Learning Objectives:
•    Demonstrate how to cue the scapula for better control and stabilization during shoulder exercises.
•    Recognize “Upper Quadrant Syndrome” and apply cueing techniques to minimize stress on head and neck during exercise
•    Identify muscle imbalances that exist within scoliosis curves to minimize overactive muscles during exercise
•    Perform at least 3 rotator cuff and scapular stabilization exercises to build better strength & stability in the older shoulder
Speaker Bio:
Sue Dupont, MS, MBA, PT, ATC.  She served a one-year fellowship with the USOC medical staff was on the medical staff for the Atlanta Olympic Games.  She served as the Director of Sports Medicine services for the WTA Tour and has been a Sports Medicine Consultant and guest lecturer for university and community groups.  Sue is an accomplished athlete, having completed 14 marathons, six 70.3 Ironman events, regional qualifier an