The Ultimate Guide to Shoulder Health & Performance
The Ultimate Guide to Shoulder Health & Performance
This course includes
The instructors
This comprehensive video series provides practical strategies to improve shoulder health, correct imbalances, and build resilient upper body function.
Participants will learn how to self-screen movement, address mobility restrictions, and apply corrective strategies to reduce pain and improve performance both in clinical practice and personal training environments.
As a special bonus, Tom demonstrates the progressive path toward performing a strict muscle-up, showcasing how proper shoulder mechanics, mobility, and strength integration support advanced movement skills.
Because of its complexity and mobility demands, the shoulder is highly susceptible to injury. This course simplifies the process of maintaining shoulder health while developing strength, mobility, and long-term joint durability.
Learning Objectives
Participants will learn how to:
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Prevent shoulder injuries using proven strategies
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Apply training principles that support long-term joint health
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Understand the 7 Pillars of Healthy Shoulders
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Apply 3 simple at-home strategies to reduce pain and restore function
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Self-screen and correct movement imbalances
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Improve mobility and shoulder stability
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Apply rehabilitation principles to address persistent shoulder pain
What Will Be Covered
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Quick screening methods for mobility restrictions and imbalances
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The 7 Principle Pillars and 3 Practical Pillars of shoulder health
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Corrective exercise strategies using foam rollers, bands, kettlebells, and bodyweight
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Progressive mobility and strength programming for the shoulder girdle, thoracic spine, and hips
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Step-by-step progressions toward a strict muscle-up on rings and straight bar
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Safe progressions to build upper body push-pull integration
Participants will receive a downloadable exercise booklet with descriptions to support continued practice.
This course is a live recording of an interactive, hands-on workshop designed for easy implementation at home or in practice.
Bonus
Participants will also receive complimentary access to Tom’s introductory course:
Taking the Complexity out of the Shoulder Complex: A Hierarchical Approach to Assessment, Treatment & Movement Prescription
Audience
This course is designed for rehabilitation and movement professionals, including:
Physiotherapists / Physical Therapists
Athletic Therapists
Chiropractors
Massage Therapists
Occupational Therapists
Kinesiologists
PTAs & OTAs
Strength & Conditioning Professionals
🎓 CEU Credits
NASM: 0.4 CEUs
AFAA: 4 CEUs
CATA: 1.2 CEUs
The instructors
MPT, ACT, FCAMPT, AMTC, CSCS
Tom Swales is a practicing physiotherapist and strength coach with a particular focus on human movement. He is the founder and creator of Swales Performance Systems (SPS), which educates advanced knowledge of human movement. Toms work and ideas are at the forefront of fitness, conditioning, injury prevention and rehabilitation.
Tom completed his Bachelor of the Arts in Athletic Training with honours at Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa while on a soccer scholarship in 2002. He continued on to complete his Masters of Physiotherapy at the University of Western Ontario in 2006. He holds many advance diplomas and certifications specializing in manual therapy, acupuncture, strength and conditioning and concussion management. He has been a physiotherapist and strength coach for the Canadian Men’s Alpine Ski Team, a Lead Medical Practitioner for Soccer at the TO Pan Am Games as well has a loyal clientele of elite / professional athletes.
Tom’s treatment philosophy includes using manual techniques, acupuncture to restore normal joint and soft tissue mobility, then supplementing it with functional corrective exercise techniques and movement strategies to prevent injury re-occurrence. Patient education on their injury and understanding of how and where movement is produced is an integral part in our treatment philosophy and preventive strategies.
Through his work, Tom has the vision to empower people and help them gain confidence in their potential and abilities. His whole body approach and empathetic character complement his extensive experience perfectly, allowing him to guide his clients through their issues and through the challenge of achieving the healthy bodies they deserve.
Tom teaches his approach to fellow professionals in the health and wellness industry to offer workshops in movement foundations and whole body exercise therapy. Toms integrated knowledge across the fields of human movement, strength and performance has given him the foundation to create a user-friendly framework for assessment and prescription of exercise for all types of physical mobility impairments.
Tom’s social life is busy, filled with clinical work, speaking engagements, writing, self-enhancement and family time with his wife and two young children.
Checkout Tom’s professional development site: https://www.tomswales.com
Material included in this course
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COURSE DELIVERABLE
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The Ultimate Shoulder Health Course Workbook
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Workbook Feedback
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COURSE VIDEOS
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Introduction
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Movement Checks
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Breathing
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Posture
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Grip
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Thoracic Mobility Check
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Thoracic
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Thoracic Correctives
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Scapular Stability
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Primary Core Exercises
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Primary Core Exercise Rolling
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Secondary Core Exercises
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Shoulder Joint
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Shoulder Flexion
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Wallpress Sit-Back
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Straight Arm Pulling
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Straight Arm Pulling 2
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Straight Arm Pulling: Tuck/Hollow Cable Pulls
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Straight Arm Pulling: Kettlebells
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Reliable Shoulder Flexion Mobility
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The 3 Practical Pillars Introduction
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Crawl
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Crawl Tabletop
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Carry
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Climbing
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Arm Bars
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Half-Kneel Press
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Turkish Getup
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Hanging Wipers Arm Pretzel
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Progression and Patterning
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Progressions and Patterning 2
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Grip Rope
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Overhand Rope Pull Up Demonstration
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Rope Grip Floor Assisted
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Rope Grip Work: Sled Pull + Overhand Grip Sled Pull
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Muscle Up
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Bar Muscle Up: Kip
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Ring Muscle Up: Strict
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Ring Muscle Up Grip Reset
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Finishing Statement
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Video Feedback
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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SHOULDER HEALTH COURSE SURVEY
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COURSE SURVEY
Will I receive a certificate upon completing the course and are there any CEUs/CECs?
- The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) X 0.4 CEUs
- Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFFA) X 4 CEUs
- Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA) X 1.2 CEUs
In order for the appropriate CEU information to be displayed on your certificate of completion, please add your CEU jurisdiction information on your Embodia profile. Learn how to do so in this guide.
Are there any prerequisites or equipment requirements?
While the course does not require specific prerequisites, possessing a fundamental grasp of exercise and access to basic fitness equipment, such as resistance bands or dumbbells, could prove advantageous for certain segments of the course.
How long is the course, and can I take it at my own pace?
The course materials, consisting of videos and a digital manual, offer over 2 hours of content that you can progress through at your convenience. These resources are available 24/7, enabling you to learn and practice at your preferred time.
Why is shoulder health important?
The shoulder joint is a marvel of complexity and mobility, but it's also one of the most susceptible areas of the body to injury. That's why we've created this comprehensive on-demand workshop, designed to empower you with the knowledge and strategies to maintain healthy shoulders for a lifetime.
What topics will be covered in the course?
- How to self-screen and correct imbalances, strengthen and stabilize
- The 7 Principle Pillars for a healthy shoulder and 3 Practical Pillars
- Corrective exercise techniques utilizing foam rollers, bands, kettlebells, and bodyweight exercises
- Progressive program focusing on mobility and strength for the shoulder girdle complex, hips, and thoracic spine
- Special Bonus: Step-by-step guidance to safely perform the strict muscle-up on Olympic rings and a straight bar.
- Prevent shoulder injuries with quick proven strategies