Management of the Painful Hemiplegic Shoulder in the Stroke Population
LIVE WEBINAR DATE AND TIME
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 4:00–5:30 pm CT
Note: If you are unable to attend the live event, you will be automatically enrolled in the on-demand version. The on-demand version will be available six weeks after the live broadcast.
INSTRUCTOR (click on the name below to read faculty bio)
DESCRIPTION
Hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) is a common occurrence after a stroke, it not only generates pain it limits daily living activities. This webinar will discuss prevalence and clinical presentation of the painful hemiplegic shoulder, risk factor groups, evaluation and evidence-based intervention techniques such as mobilizations, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES), taping, edema management and mental imagery. Participants will learn how to structure intervention sessions for the painful hemiplegic shoulder and will be exposed to case study examples to enhance learning and facilitation of these techniques. Patient, family member and staff educational options are reviewed for each intervention method and home exercise programs during the rehabilitation process are discussed.
LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Interpret current evidence for treatment techniques for hemiplegic shoulder pain
- Describe how to utilize intervention techniques to decrease pain and increase functional performance
- List four educational topics to address with the patient and their caregivers
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
Participants will be present during the live webinar in its entirety and complete an attendance verification and feedback survey in the Academy Learning Portal within one month of the live air date.
AUDIENCE
Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Occupational Therapists: Check Back Soon!
Physical Therapists: This online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 1.5 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069
The Shirley Ryan 汤头条app is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.5 Contact Hours on 7/31/2025.
Many states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. Please consult your state regulations to see if this meets CEU requirements for your license.
Disclosures:
Course Directors and Planning Committee Members:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OTR/L Has nothing to disclose.
Selah Bustamante, MSN, RN, CRRN Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Legreid, MSN, RN, CRRN, NPD-BC Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists:
Christine Griffin, OTR/L, MS, BCPR Has nothing to disclose.
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