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The Rome International Shoulder Course is one of Europe’s premier events for scientific and clinical updates on the treatment of shoulder disorders.
Originally launched as an international congress dedicated to surgery, over the years it has evolved into a comprehensive format that integrates surgery, rehabilitation, and conservative approaches, creating a unique opportunity for healthcare professionals to exchange ideas.
The 2026 edition will take place in the magnificent setting of the Grand Hotel Parco dei Principi in Rome, welcoming a highly select audience of orthopedists, physiatrists, and physiotherapists from across Italy and around the world.
When
Where
Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel, via Gerolamo Frescobaldi 5, Roma
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Physiotherapy Session
- Lectures
- Workshop
- Clinical Cases
- Practical Application
An event of the highest scientific significance
The congress will feature a lineup of speakers of the highest caliber, including:
- the best Italian and international orthopedists
- leading physiatrists on the national scene
- physiotherapists expert in shoulder assessment and rehabilitation
They will be joined by international special guests, who will bring experiences, techniques, and innovative approaches from leading global centers of excellence.
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ROME SHOULDER REHABILITATION COURSE
Assessment, decision-making, and therapeutic strategies for the modern shoulder
The “non-shoulder” examination
- The Concept of the Kinetic Chain: What Factors Should Be Considered
- ATM and Shoulder: Pathological Correlations and Associated Assessment
- Cervical Spine and Shoulder: Overlapping Clinical Presentations—From Testing to Referral
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Assessment and Management
- Posture and Shoulder Conditions: When Posture Is the Key Issue
- The Shoulder and the Elbow: Pathological Correlations
- Roundtable Discussion: Complex Clinical Cases and Multidisciplinary Approaches
Assessment and Treatment Strategies for Shoulder Conditions
- The Athlete’s Shoulder – Biomechanics of the Movement
- SLAP—Anatomic and Pathological Mechanism of the Injuries
- SLAP – When to Operate, When Not to Operate
- Rotator Cuff Imbalance
- The Capsule and the Cam Effect
- Assessment and Objective Evaluation
- Development and Management of Rehabilitation Treatment
- Return-to-play and return-to-performance timeline
- Readiness Concept—Neurological Response
Sports Medicine
- The Athlete’s Shoulder – Biomechanics of the Movement
- SLAP—Anatomic and Pathological Mechanism of the Injuries
- SLAP – When to Operate, When Not to Operate
- Rotator Cuff Imbalance
- The Capsule and the Cam Effect
- Assessment and Objective Evaluation
- Development and Management of Rehabilitation Treatment
- Return-to-play and return-to-performance timeline
- Readiness Concept—Neurological Response
Shoulder Instability
Anterior instability Session
- Biomechanics of Instability
- Clinical Evaluation, Imaging, and Key Tests
- Conservative Treatment: What, When, and Communication with the Patient
- Surgical Treatment of Instability
- Return to Play: What Every Athletic Trainer Must Know
Posterior instability session
- Biomechanics of Posterior Instability
- ABC Classification and Patient Management
- How to Plan a Rehabilitation Program
- RTP: Which Sports Are at Risk, and How to Manage the Return to the Field
Roundtable Discussion: Clinical Cases—Instability as a Trend and Effective Communication with the Patient
Clinical Cases, Evaluation, and Treatment
🔹 Presentazione di casi clinici complessi
🔹 Valutazione clinica e ragionamento decisionale
🔹 Scelta del trattamento
🔹 Dimostrazione pratica di assessment
🔹 Applicazione delle strategie terapeutiche
🔹 Integrazione tra esercizio terapeutico e supporti al trattamento
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Faculty di esperti nazionali e internazionali, tra cui
F. Agostini • S. Althani • M. Bonifacio • M. Borroni • F. Brindisino • V. Candela • G. Capitani • A. Castagna • A. Costantini • A. De Carli • F. Della Villa • A. De Vita • M. Febbi • F. Franceschi • A. Frizziero • A. Grasso • S. Gumina • B. Hasan • M. Macrì • M. Mantovani • E. Mattia • A. Maqdes • G. Milano • P. Moroder • P. Paladini • V. Palmerini • M. Paoloni • F. Parisi • E. Pola • G. Porcellini • R. Postacchini • A. Romano • R. Rosa • R. Russo • M. Saccomanno • U. Saleh• M. Salomon • E. Silvestri • m. Spoliti • M. Vetrano • M. Zappia
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Access Restricted to Physical Therapists
The event, which has a limited number of participants, costs €220 (including VAT)
PROMO EARLY BIRD
185€ (iva inclusa)
if you enroll by September 30, 2026
PRE SALE
160€ (iva inclusa)
For Shoulder Academy and Elbow Academy students
College Students and the 12th Shoulder Academy
120€ (iva inclusa)
For participants in the 12th Shoulder Academy Advanced Training Course and college students
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Not Just Theory: Real-World Application
One of the strengths of the Rome International Shoulder Course is its strong clinical and practical focus.
Participants will have access to:
up-to-date content based on the latest scientific evidence
- real-life clinical cases
- sessions dedicated to patient evaluation and assessment
- Practical guidelines for therapeutic management
The goal is to provide tools that can be immediately applied in daily practice, thereby improving decision-making and clinical outcomes.
Technology and Innovation at the Heart of the Experience
During the conference, attendees will have the opportunity to see the best technologies currently available for the evaluation and treatment of shoulder conditions in action.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
- learn about and test advanced tools for functional assessment and the objective measurement of results
- to explore the use of instrumental technologies in rehabilitation treatment
- interact directly with industry-leading companies
A concrete opportunity to integrate innovation with daily clinical practice.
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A unique ecosystem bridging surgery and rehabilitation
Alongside the international surgical conference, a parallel program dedicated to rehabilitation and conservative treatment was developed, with the participation of:
- about 500 physical therapists
- more than 150 orthopedic surgeons and physiatrists
This creates a unique environment in which professionals from different fields can exchange ideas, share experiences, and develop a common clinical language.
Networking and Professional Growth
The Rome International Shoulder Course is also an important opportunity for high-level networking.
During the event, participants will be able to:
- build relationships between physical therapists and doctors
- develop professional partnerships
- engage directly with speakers and opinion leaders
A real opportunity to grow, stay up to date, and expand your clinical network.
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A comprehensive educational experience
Participating in the Rome International Shoulder Course means entering an environment where:
- The scientific quality is top-notch
- The training is practice-oriented
- Exchanging ideas among professionals creates real value
An event designed for those who want to make a difference in patient care by combining expertise, experience, and innovation.
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Athwal George Canada
Candela Vittorio Italy
Flatow Evan USA
Gumina Stefano Italy
Iannotti Joseph USA
Jae Chu Yoo South Korea
Krishnan Butch Sumant USA
Moroder Philipp Switzerland
Parisi Filippo Italy
A faculty of national and international experts, including
F. Agostini • M. Bonifacio • M. Borroni • F. Brindisino • V. Candela • A. Castagna • A. De Carli • R. De Santis • G. Di Giacomo • E. Franceschetti • F. Franceschi • S. Gumina • F. Inglese • P. Luciani • M.Macrì • P. Paladini • M. Paoloni • F. Parisi • M. Parolin • G. Porcellini • R. Russo • M. Saccomanno • M. Salomon • G. Severini • E. Silvestri
SHOULDER REHABILITATION COURSE '24
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM FRIDAY - DECEMBER 6th '24
09:00 – 09:05 Welcome from the Chairman Stefano Gumina
SESSION 1
COMPLICATIONS IN CUFF TENDINOPATHY: FROZEN SHOULDER
Chairmen: Mario Borroni, Mattia Salomon
FRONTAL SESSION
09:05 – 09:15 What we need to know if we have a secondary frozen shoulder? (state of the art) Usama H. Saleh
09:15 – 09:25 Are Infiltrations needed and can they be dangerous? Maristella Saccomanno
09:25 – 09:40 Patient Management: Which is the correct assessment and treatment? Fabrizio Brindisino
HANDS ON SESSION: ULTRASOUND & REHABILITATION
Chairman: Elena Silvestri
09:40 – 10:10 Clinical case with the expert: assessment and treatment Fabrizio Brindisino, Vincenzo Colonna
THE EXPERTS QUESTION THEMSELVES
Chairman: Elena Silvestri
10:10 – 10:30 Clinical case with the expert: assessment and treatment Fabrizio Brindisino, Francesco Inglese
10:30 – 11:00 BREAK
SESSION 2
COMPLICATION OF CUFF TENDINOPHATY: CALCIFIC TENDINOPATHY
Chairmen: Fabrizio Brindisino, Alessandro Castagna
FRONTAL SESSION
11:00 – 11:15 What do we need to know about the calcific tendinopathy Stefano Gumina
11:15 – 11:25 Conservative approach. What can we use? Vittorio Candela
11:25 – 11:35 When do we need surgery, and which are the expectations during time? Saeed Al Thani
11:35 – 11:45 When is rehabilitation indicated and which is the strategy? Enrico Tonozzi
HANDS ON SESSION: ULTRASOUND & REHABILITATION
Chairman: Filippo Parisi
11:45 – 12:10 Shock Waves Live Session Francesco Agostini
THE EXPERTS QUESTION THEMSELVES
Chairman: Filippo Parisi
12:10 – 12:40 Roundtable: The truth on Physical Therapies Marco Bonifacio, Simona Cerulli, Dario Lucchetti, Gabriele Severini
12:40 – 14:00 BREAK
SESSION 3
POSTERIOR SHOULDER INSTABILITY
Chairmen: Maristella Saccomanno, Enrico Tonozzi
14:00 – 14:15 What we need to know to treat a posterior shoulder instability (State of the art) Philipp Moroder
14:15 – 14:30 Surgical solution: what does the therapist need to know Ali Maqdes
14:30 – 14:45 The shoulder clinical evaluation algorithm Francesco Inglese
14:45 – 15:00 Instability assessment: information we look for and what tools and devices shall we use? Chiara Gallo
HANDS ON SESSION
15:00 – 15:15 The Show Motion- practical clinical case evaluation Elena Silvestri
15:15 – 15:30 Shoulder Pacemaker – Practical live challenge Matteo Mantovani, Chiara Gallo
THE EXPERTS QUESTION THEMSELVES
Chairman: Chiara Gallo
15:30 – 16:00 5 Best exercises in Posterior Shoulder Instability Francesco Inglese
SESSION 4
ANTERIOR SHOULDER INSTABILITY
Chairmen: Vittorio Candela, Elena Silvestri
FRONTAL SESSION
16:00 – 16:15 Anterior Instability State of the Art – What does the therapist need to know Francesco Franceschi
16:15 – 16:30 First episode in young athletes – a Teamwork approach Paolo Paladini
16:30 – 16:45 Biomechanics of Shoulder Anterior Instability Giovanni Di Giacomo
16:45 – 17:00 Rehabilitation Tips & Tricks in Anterior Shoulder Instability Mattia Salomon
HANDS ON SESSION
Chairman: Paolo Paladini
17:00 – 17:15 Isokinetic evaluation and treatment in Shoulder Instability – EBM approach Mauro Parolin
THE EXPERTS QUESTION THEMSELVES
Chairman: Enrico Tonozzi
17:15 – 17:30 5 best exercises in Anterior Shoulder Instability Mattia Salomon
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM SATURDAY - DECEMBER 7th '24
SESSION 5
SHOULDER REPLACEMENT IN REHAB KEYVIEW
Chairmen: Fabrizio Brindisino, Filippo Parisi
FRONTAL SESSION
09:00 – 09:15 Indications for Total Shoulder Replacement Raffaele Russo
09:15 – 09:25 Indications for Reverse Shoulder Replacement Giuseppe Porcellini
09:25 – 09:35 Shoulder Reverse Arthroplasty for Fracture Management Mohamed Gamal Morsy
09:35 – 09:45 3 Complications to know about Shoulder Replacement: Instability, Fractures, Neurological damages Edoardo Franceschetti
09:45 – 10:00 Shoulder Replacement Rehabilitation: EBM approach Elena Silvestri
HANDS ON SESSION
Chairmen: Chiara Gallo, Elena Silvestri
10:00 – 10:15 3 BEST exercises for Total Shoulder Replacement Enrico Tonozzi
10:15 – 10:30 3 BEST exercises for Reverse Shoulder Replacement Lawrence German
10:30 – 11:00 BREAK
