Working with the Joints of the Upper Extremity
Instructor: Bradley Martin, ATC, CSCS, CES
Date: SUNDAY November 23, 2025
Time: 9am-6pm
CE Hours: 8
Location: Got Your Back, 521 E Hector St, Conshohocken PA 19428
Learning Objectives:
Students will learn multiple techniques for moving the joints of the upper extremity in specific ways to reduce joint restrictions and improve overall joint function, nourishment, and health. At the end of the class students will be able to demonstrate the techniques learned in the class and explain their benefits as well as their indications/contraindications. students will be able to make informed decisions on who would benefit from the techniques shown and how to incorporate them into their practice.
Course Description:
- Indications/contraindications and benefits. review of physiological and accessory motions in the human body at each joint we will be addressing in the class.
- Demonstration and practice of the movements for the shoulder.
- Demonstration and practice of the movements for the elbow.
- Demonstration and practice of the movements for the wrist.
- Review and practice the movements for the movements of the upper extremity.
- Practice integrating the techniques learned in the class to a typical treatment by trading with another student in the class.
About your instructor:
Bradley graduated at the top of his class from Rowan University with a master’s degree in athletic training. His research study, titled “Plyometric Exercise and its Effects on the Neuromuscular System,” paved the way for future studies on the subject as this was something that had not been investigated scientifically before. Bradley is a licensed Athletic Trainer, a certified strength and conditioning specialist, a certified personal trainer, as well as corrective exercise specialist. Bradley is currently enrolled in Widener University’s Physical Therapy program.
