Jeremy Lewis – The Shoulder – Theory and Practice Evaluation 2026

Overview

Join us for the comprehensive workshop by renowned Physiotherapist, Jeremy Lewis.

A biopsychosocial approach for the assessment and management of musculoskeletal conditions involving the shoulder region. Taught worldwide in over 35 countries, this course is continually updated and integrates the latest research evidence.

In addition to assessment & management of the shoulder region, this course synthesises the complex relationships between the shoulder & body biomechanics, pain science, lifestyle, patient psychosocial factors, beliefs & expectations, best practice, & more …and is guaranteed to be fun.

This course remains a 'work in progress' and is continually updated with the emergence of new research and clinical understanding. As a result, many people have participated more than once. This course will be thought-provoking and provide an opportunity to discuss ideas and share experiences.

The course now includes a comprehensive new section on Frozen Shoulder, and to make space, a reduced theoretical and practical section on the application of shoulder symptom modification is included.

About the Course Tutor

Jeremy Lewis PhD FCSP is a Consultant Physiotherapist and Professor of Musculoskeletal Research (University of Hertfordshire, UK). Born in New Zealand & trained in Australia, he now works in the UK National Health Service. He has been awarded a Fellowship of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. He assesses & treats people with complex shoulder problems. Jeremy has also trained as an MSK sonographer (Postgraduate Certificate in Diagnostic Imaging-Ultrasound, University of Leeds, UK), & performs ultrasound guided shoulder injections as part of the rehabilitation process if required and appropriate. He also has completed; MSc (Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy), & Postgraduate Diplomas in; Manipulative Physiotherapy (Melbourne), Sports Physiotherapy (Curtin), & Biomechanics (Scotland), as well as MSc studies in injection therapy for soft tissues & joints. He has also qualified as an Independent (non-medical) Prescriber.

Jeremy has taught shoulder workshops internationally & has also been invited to present keynote lectures at many international conferences. His main areas of research interest are rotator cuff related shoulder pain, frozen shoulder, injection therapy, & exercise therapy. He also writes about reframing our care for people with non-traumatic musculoskeletal pain & the medicalisation of 'normality' in musculoskeletal practice. In addition to his own research, he supervises PhD & MSc students. Jeremy is a Viewpoint editor for JOSPT and was a co-editor & author for Grieve's Modern Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (4th ed).

Learning Outcomes

• To develop a better understanding and knowledge of the clinical anatomy and biomechanics of the shoulder region.
• To appreciate the importance of taking a biopsychosocial approach to patient management.
• To develop a comprehensive subjective and physical evaluation strategy for the shoulder that considers local and referred sources of pain and directs the clinician to develop an appropriate management plan.
• To develop greater confidence with the physical assessment of the shoulder region and a better understanding of the evidence for the use of the selected assessment techniques.
• To develop a greater understanding and knowledge of various pathologies of the shoulder girdle.
• To develop greater competency in the management of patients with a variety of shoulder pathologies.
• To review the research evidence relating to the influence of posture and muscle imbalance and its relationship with shoulder pathology.
• To review the evidence underpinning the pathology, and the assessment and management of various shoulder conditions, including rotator cuff related shoulder pain and frozen shoulder.
• To review the research evidence evaluating the use of diagnostic imaging as part of the management for musculoskeletal disorders of the shoulder.
• To review the research evidence evaluating the use of injections as part of the management for musculoskeletal disorders of the shoulder.
• To develop greater confidence in the use of exercise therapy and other techniques for managing shoulder conditions and evaluation of the efficacy of the techniques, balanced against the evidence base for using these techniques.

Course Program

Day 1:

• 08:30 Registration
• 09:00 Introduction, Evidence Based Practice, Psychosocial Factors Epidemiology & Outcomes
• 09:30 Function, Anatomy, Biomechanics, Evolution, The Kinetic Chain
• 10:30 Morning Tea
• 11:45 Assessment
• 12:30 Lunch
• 13.15 Assessment cont'd
• 15:00 Afternoon Tea
• 15:15 Rotator cuff related shoulder pain
• 18:00 Wrap Up + Finish

Day 2:

• 09:00 Review day 1
• 09:15 Shape-Up-My-Shoulder (SUMS) rehabilitation program
• 10:30 Morning Tea
• 10:45 Shape-Up-My-Shoulder cont'd
• 12:30 Lunch
• 13:15 Shape-Up-My-Shoulder cont'd / Frozen shoulder
• 15:00 Afternoon Tea
• 15:15 Frozen shoulder
• 16:45 Patient presentation, Case studies, Summary
• 17:00 Finish

The course fee includes

• 2 day practical in-person workshop
• Manual
• Catering
• Certificate of attendance