Lesson Overview

Includes CPD Certificate

Having excluded other causes of shoulder pain, we now look at the clinical classification of shoulder conditions to help guide management. 

In this lesson, we cover:

  • Definition of "diagnosis".
  • Types of diagnosis and clinical application.
  • Evidence for the diagnosis of shoulder pathology.
  • Clinical classification of shoulder conditions.

Learning Activities:
  • Pre-reading article (2)
  • Video presentation (24 mins)
  • Quiz

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this lesson you will be able to:

  • Define the term “diagnosis”.
  • Understand the types of “diagnosis” and how they are applied in the clinical context.
  • List indications for diagnostic imaging of the shoulder.
  • Discuss the evidence for the diagnosis of shoulder pathology.
  • Discuss the classification of shoulder conditions according to categories that inform management.

Study Time:
Approx. 3 hours 

Lesson curriculum

    1. Welcome

    2. How to use this course

    3. Copyright Warning Notice

    4. About you

    1. Manual

    2. Pre-Reading

    3. Video Presentation

    1. Quiz

    1. Before you go...

About this course

  • $50.00
  • 9 lessons
  • 0.5 hours of video content

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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