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Program: Scientific Session
General Topic: ARP

Differential Diagnosis of the Shoulder, Including Inflammatory and Musculoskeletal Diagnoses

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Central Time

    Moderator(s)

  • KK

    Kimberly Kimpton, PT

    Self employed
    Centennial, Colorado, United States

    Disclosure information not submitted.

  • Joshua Stefanik, PhD, PT

    Northeastern University
    Boston, Massachusetts, United States

    Disclosure information not submitted.

    • Session Coordinator(s)

  • KK

    Kimberly Kimpton, PT

    Self employed
    Centennial, Colorado, United States

    Disclosure information not submitted.

Determining an accurate shoulder diagnosis can be difficult. This session will identify the essential subjective history and objective testing required to make a proper diagnosis. Create an algorithm for transforming shoulder pain into a defined diagnosis. Additionally, shoulder girdle testing will be demonstrated, and participants will engage in practicing these skills.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe the diagnostic tests helpful in making an accurate diagnosis (e.g., blood work, radiographs etc.)
  • Demonstrate and practice the physical shoulder girdle testing necessary to determine an accurate diagnosis
  • State the essential subjective history that supports deferential shoulder diagnoses
  • Explain how multiple healthcare providers might be necessary to come to a singular shoulder diagnosis

Presentations:

  • 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Central Time
    Shoulder Girdle Evaluation/Testing: A Demonstration and Practice

    Speaker: Renzo Mendoza, PT, DPT – Physical Therapy at Maxwell Street

  • 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Central Time
    Shoulder Girdle Dysfunction: Inflammatory or Musculoskeletal?

    Speaker: Ahmed Elghawy, DO,RhMSUS – Mount Sinai Medical Center