Diagnosis and Management
An essential course for the MSK physiotherapist.
Become proficient in the diagnosis and evidence-based management of frozen shoulder, rotator cuff-related pain and shoulder instability.
About the Course
In this course you will learn how to make an accurate diagnosis, confidently refer for imaging or injections and apply effective rehabilitation for common shoulder conditions.
Who is the course suitable for?
Ideal for MSK the physiotherapist who wants to update on the latest in evidence-based diagnosis and management of common shoulder conditions and improve their rehabilitation skills for frozen shoulder, rotator cuff-related pain and shoulder instability. Also suitable for:
Course Content
Online learning includes 4 hours of self-paced learning covering the 'essential' background knowledge and evidence for frozen shoulder, rotator cuff-related pain and traumatic shoulder instability including:
Online modules are presented in short micro-learning modules to fit in with your busy life. Stop, start and pick up where you left off or complete them in your cancellation slots or lunch-break at work.
Use clinical reasoning to make a differential diagnosis of specific shoulder conditions.
Perform an accurate and efficient physical examination using key tests to idenfity stiff, unstable and rotator cuff conditions.
Develop an evidence-informed treatment and rehabilitation plan for frozen shoulder, unstable shoulder and rotator cuff conditions.
Understand and refer for appropriate imaging investigations for specific shoulder conditions, clinically correlate the results and appropriately communicate results to the patient.
Understand the role of corticosteroid injections, how to involve the patient in shared decision-making, refer for and appropriately follow-up after an injection.
Identify patients who may need onward referral and appropriate referral pathways.
Here are all the courses that are included in your bundle.
All Courses, Shoulder
Cost: $30 | Access: 12 months | A summary of latest evidence relating to the pathoaetiology, diagnosis and non-surgical management of frozen shoulder with a specific focus on physiotherapy rehabilitation guidelines and clinical decision-making.
$30
All Courses, Shoulder
Cost: $30 | Access: 12 months | Latest evidence and key clinical points relating to the differential diagnosis, non-surgical management, physiotherapy rehabilitation, imaging and referral criteria for atraumatic rotator cuff-related pain.
$30
All Courses, Shoulder
Cost: $25 | Access: 12 months | Latest evidence relating to the pathomechanics, clinical and imaging diagnosis, referral criteria and rehabilitation of traumatic shoulder instability.
$25
Angela is a NZ registered Physiotherapy Specialist (Musculoskeletal) with a Ph.D in Musculoskeletal Diagnostics from AUT University, Auckland, New Zealand (2012) (shoulder sub-specialty). Based in Christchurch, she works as a clinical consultant in her own private practice specialising in the diagnosis and management of shoulder pain.
Angela also works in an Orthopaedic Triage and Assessment role (Shoulder Service) with the Canterbury District Health Board. Angela has an ongoing research interest in shoulder conditions, has many publications on the topic, has been an invited keynote speaker at many national and international shoulder conferences and is Associate Editor at JOSPT (Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy).
Angela has been teaching courses on the diagnosis, management and rehabilitation of shoulder conditions for over 10 years and is passionate about upskilling other physiotherapists and improving capability of the physiotherapy workforce to meet the needs of the changing healthcare system. Angela is the director of Physio Academy. Learn more: www.drangelacadogan.co.nz
Access 12 months. Includes all Stiff Shoulder lessons in one discounted package. Diagnosis of the stiff shoulder, Frozen shoulder, and Glenohumeral osteoarthritis.
$100
Access: 12 months | In this webinar we will overview some of the latest evidence in frozen shoulder research and combine a clinical reasoning framework to provide simple and practical advice for managing people with Frozen Shoulder.
$20
Access: 12 months | Atraumatic, rotator cuff related pain (RCRP) encompasses a number of subacromial conditions that are managed non-operatively.
$30
Access 12 months | All Unstable Shoulder lessons in one discounted package. | Clinical diagnosis of shoulder instability | Diagnosis of Shoulder Instability | Management of Shoulder Instability.
$100
Cost: $20 NZD | Access: 12 months | In this webinar Dr Ian Horsley presents considerations for return to playtesting for the shoulder when considering returning to sport. CDP Certificate and handouts included.
$20
Access:12 months | Pre-recorded | Cost $20 NZD. Identify common reasons why people with shoulder pain often don’t improve with physiotherapy treatment and will give you practical tips on what you can do to get them progressing in the right direction.
$20
