Lesson Overview

Includes CPD Certificate

Identifying the type of pain, mechanisms contributing to persistent pain and the influence of psychosocial factors are critical in the diagnostic process, and in the selection of appropriate treatment interventions.

In this lesson, we cover:

  • Features of nociceptive, inflammatory and neuropathic pain.
  • Mechanisms of persistent pain, including central sensitisation.
  • Identification of psychosocial factors and management principles.
  • Indications for referral.

Learning Activities:
  • Pre-reading articles (5)
  • Video presentation (28 mins)
  • Quiz

Learning Outcomes:

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

  • Describe the key features of nociceptive, inflammatory, neuropathic pain and central sensitisation.
  • Understand and apply broad management concepts for patients with predominant central sensitisation.
  • List the psychosocial modifiers of diagnosis and management and their relevant screening tools.
  • Understand criteria and pathways for referral of patients with significant psychosocial modifiers.


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