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This module is available as part of the Shoulder Academy membership at a discounted price.
In this module you will learn how to systematically work through a process of screening the patient for red flags, other causes of shoulder pain, obtaining appropriate diagnostic imaging, and then classifying shoulder pain into categories that guide management.
- All lessons are also available individually.
Red Flags
You will learn to screen for red-flag indicators of potentially serious pathology and refer the patient for necessary evaluation within an appropriate time frame.
Health Screening
You will learn current health guidelines for alcohol, tobacco and physical activity, and how to screen for risk factors and atypical symptoms and signs of medical conditions that may present with shoulder symptoms.
Pain and Psychosocial Modifiers
In this lesson, you will learn the pathoaetiology and features of various pain states, including the mechanisms behind persistent pain. You will learn how to screen for and manage psychosocial factors and learn about their relationship to persistent pain.
Cervical Spine and Neurological Examination
In this lesson, you will learn about the difference between somatic and radicular pain and how to examine the cervical spine to identify local, or referred pain. You will learn the diagnostic features of cervical radiculopathy, how to perform an accurate and thorough neurological examination.
Shoulder Imaging
In this lesson, you will learn about the strengths and limitations of imaging modalities, indications for imaging, prevalence of imaged pathology and how to read and interpret basic shoulder x-ray views.
Diagnostic Classification of Shoulder Conditions
This lesson defines “diagnosis”, highlights the importance of the diagnostic process, provides a brief overview of diagnostic accuracy and presents a clinical classification system for shoulder conditions that forms the basis of the modules in the “Diagnosis and Non-Surgical Management” Course.
After completing all modules the Shoulder Screening Module, you can join our "Shoulder Screening" Facebook Group to keep up to date with the latest evidence in these areas. Those completing all modules in this course are also invited to join the online forum for this course to ask any questions you may have from the learning material, or discuss patient cases.
Study time: 20 hrs (approx.)