Recorded on: Wednesday 14th July 2021

Rotator cuff related pain is common and rehabilitation is considered the first-line treatment for this condition. Many forms of exercise are prescribed on the assumption that strengthening the rotator cuff will improve pain and function. 

However ‘strengthening’ exercises often increase pain and many people can’t tolerate increasing loads.  Mounting research in both tendon pathology, shoulder rehabilitation and pain science challenges the assumption that strength gains are behind improvements in shoulder function. 

In this webinar we take a broad look at the evidence for exercise in rotator cuff related pain and present a clinical reasoning model that may improve rehabilitation outcomes. 


What will be covered?

  • Evidence for ‘exercise’ in rotator cuff related pain
  • Structural anatomy of the rotator cuff
  • Pain mechanisms in rotator cuff related pain
  • Neuromuscular and structural effects of exercise
  • Pain vs weakness classification
  • Clinical reasoning in rehabilitation of rotator cuff related pain


By the end of this webinar you will:

  • Understand the effects of exercise on the rotator cuff
  • Understand the wider benefits of exercise for people with rotator cuff related pain
  • Be able to apply clinical reasoning to rehabilitation programmes for people with rotator cuff related pain.


Study time: 0.5 hours

Slide handouts and CPD Certificates provided.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this webinar you will:

  • Understand the effects of exercise on the rotator cuff.

  • Understand the wider benefits of exercise for people with rotator cuff related pain.

  • Be able to apply clinical reasoning to rehabilitation programmes for people with rotator cuff related pain.

Includes:

  • Handouts

  • Infographic and links to extra learning resources

  • CPD certificate provided

  • Access to the recording for 12 months

Reviews

Great overview

Kathryn

Good to start this broader perspective thinking - I'm keen to delve into more detail now.

Excellent clinical relevance

Patrice

Great webinar. Short. To the point. And totally clinically relevant.

On the spot!

Liana

Insightful, providing new line of thinking and very well presented .

Full of knowledge, easy to access

May

Full of knowledge, easy to access. Comprehensive content.

Informative

Krystel

The webinar is very informative, well explained and it was short and brief but contains an assessment and aspects that could help physical therapist to properly address their patients.

Emma

Really great, clear, concise information, I look forward to doing more courses with you.

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Instructor

Dr Angela Cadogan

Dip Phys, M.Sports Physio, Dip MT, PhD
Physiotherapy Specialist (Musculoskeletal).

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