Masterclass Webinar Series Volume 3 On-Demand

Overhead athlete image for Kevin Wilk's Masterclass June 9, 2026
Overhead athlete image for Kevin Wilk's Masterclass June 9, 2026
Overhead athlete image for Kevin Wilk's Masterclass June 9, 2026
Overhead athlete image for Kevin Wilk's Masterclass June 9, 2026

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On-Demand Recording – June 9, 2026, Tuesday @ 6:00 pm CST – Rehabilitation of the Overhead Athlete:  Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, Tennis and more.  Injuries are changing and so is the rehabilitation.

 

 

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Masterclass Webinar Series Volume 3:

Rehabilitation of the Overhead Athlete:  Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, Tennis, and more…
Injuries are changing, and so is the rehabilitation

Presented by Kevin E. Wilk, DPT, PT, FAPTA – Champion Sports Medicine, Birmingham, AL

Date and Time:  June 9, 2026 – Tuesday @ 6:00 pm Central Time
Duration:  2 Hour webinar with Q&A and open discussion
CE Approval:  2 hours

Description:

The incidence of shoulder &/or elbow injuries in the overhead athlete is increasing and has been increasing every year for the past 10-15 years. The increase in injuries is occurring at all levels of players (youth, adolescent, college, & pros).  Injuries to overhead athletes vary based on the sport and position. Volleyball players have a different injury than softball, baseball, or tennis players. We will discuss those differences. The types and severity of injuries pitchers and players are experiencing have changed from years past. During this master class, we will discuss in depth the following, most frequent types of injuries, risk factors of injury, and new specific types of rehabilitation techniques. Furthermore, we will discuss and demonstrate specific return-to-play testing criteria.

This webinar will provide a deep dive into the rehabilitation of shoulder & elbow injuries in the overhead athlete. Dr Wilk will discuss specific types of injuries often seen, pathomechanics of the injury, recognition of specific injuries, and the treatment of those injuries. A thorough description of the biomechanics of throwing, windmill pitching, tennis & volleyball will be explained and illustrated. We will thoroughly discuss specific rehabilitation techniques for commonly seen injuries for the baseball, softball, volleyball & tennis player. The webinar will discuss adolescent-aged athletes all the way to professionals. The discussion will include video examples, PowerPoint, case presentations & open discussion. This 90-minute webinar will provide a deep dive into the increasing number of injuries seen in these athletes.

Why Kevin E. Wilk, DPT, FAPTA – Dr Wilk has been a physical therapist in the sports medicine area for 43 years. He has worked extensively in the area of overhead athletes. Kevin served as a rehab consultant to 3 different MLB teams and 1 NFL team over 36 years.  He has rehabbed thousands of overhead athletes, including baseball, softball, tennis & volleyball, and many quarterbacks… This webinar will surely increase your knowledge and decision-making when treating these types of athletes of all ages.

Agenda:

  1. Introduction
    1. Incidence of shoulder injuries
    2. Incidence & type of injuries based on age & skill level
    3. Classification of the Lesion
    4. Mechanism of injury/lesion occurrence
    5. Factors affecting the patients’ recovery
  2. Evaluation Techniques
    1. Subjective history
    2. Clinical exam
    3. Radiographs
    4. MRI, Ultrasound …
  3. Non-Operative Treatment
    1. Injections
    2. PRP
    3. Physical therapy
  4. Surgery Techniques
    1. Decision-making options:
      1. Debridement
      2. Rotator cuff repair
      3. SLAP repair
      4. Stabilization surgery
  5. Post-Operative Rehabilitation
    1. Decision making
      1. Alterations in rehab based on surgery variables
      2. Patients’ variables
      3. Desired goals
      4. Individualized rehab
    2. Importance of the Advanced Rehab Phase
  6. Return to Work/Play Testing
    1. New RTP tests & criteria
    2. How to reduce re-injury rates
  7. Long-term Outcomes
    1. How to improve outcomes
  8. Summary & Open Discussion
    1. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions
    2. Open discussion
    3. Summary of key points

 

Learning Objectives:

After the webinar, the participants will be able to achieve the following for patients with a rotator cuff lesion:

  1. Define the anatomy and biomechanics of overhead sports
  2. Design & demonstrate a complete clinical examination, including a thorough subjective history and physical examination.
  3. Interpret the information obtained from the clinical examination & functional assessment and develop a treatment plan based on involved structures.
  4. Develop a thorough & effective non-operative rehabilitation program that’s evidence based.
  5. Understand various surgical procedures for the treatment of rotator cuff tears.
    1. Following rotator cuff debridement
    2. Following the superior capsular reconstruction procedure
    3. Following rotator cuff repair surgery
  1. Discuss & describe treatment interventions such as orthobiologics, steroid injections, debridement, and surgical interventions.
  2. Design an evidence-based medicine rehabilitation program for rotator cuff patients.
  3. Design & discuss a rehab program based on the specific surgery performed
  4. Design a specific return to play or return to sports functional assessment testing program
  5. Analyze the specific data performed from the return to sports functional tests and determine readiness.
  6. Integrate the information presented in this webinar and demonstrate problem-solving skills through the development of treatment plans of specific case studies presented.
  7. Design & demonstrate a thorough rehabilitation program for specific complications following rotator cuff injury &/or surgery.

 

Course Details

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Course Length

Platform

Continuing Education:

2 CEU’s

  • Approved for 2 CE hours for PTs and PTAs and that covers the following states:  AL, AR, CT, DE, HI, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, ME, MA, MI, MT, NE, NH, (NY-exp 4/2027), NC, ND, OR, SC, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, WY
  • Northeast Seminars (BOC AP#P498) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers.  This program is eligible for a maximum of 2 Category A hours/CEUs.  ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.BOC CE Seal
  • Certificate of attendance is digitally provided for Continuing Education Credit at the conclusion of each Season after completion of your evaluation within your online account.
  • Any questions on CE approval, please email us @ info@neseminars.com

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