The Persistent Shoulder Pain Online Boot Camp Program Course is a 6-week online training program aimed to significantly improve short and long-term outcomes. Refers to shoulder pain of more than three months duration. Most commonly due to tendinitis (tears and/or irritation) of the biceps and/or rotator cuff and/or degenerative changes (osteoarthritis). Can be caused by trauma or repetitive strain. May occur at any age but is more common in older adults. What are the current symptoms? Usually a dull nagging ache that becomes worse with certain movements The pain is usually located proximally at the anterior and/or lateral aspects of the shoulder Pain can refer distally to the mid-lateral arm and to the elbow Usually worse with overhead lifting, pulling activities or when sleeping on the affected side What are the current treatments for Persistent Shoulder Pain? Most people recover well from shoulder tendinitis with appropriate treatment but there is no cure for shoulder pain due to osteoarthritis Surgery is usually the last resort when all other treatments fail Cortisone injections and anti-inflammatory medications can provide short-term relief but are not recommended as a stand-alone treatment Multimodal conservative care combining education on self-management, specific exercises, and manual therapy is recommended Why take the Online Boot Camp Program Course for Persistent Shoulder Pain? The 6-week Boot Camp Program for Persistent Shoulder Pain is a comprehensive approach incorporating the best available research Combines manual therapy, tailored exercises, and instruction on self-management strategies, including ways to reduce pain-related fear and anxiety The goal is to reduce pain, restore function and reduce recurrences Best results when the program is implemented by a trained practitioner, but important benefits can be achieved when performed on your own (self-directed)