Screening | Shoulder Imaging
Access: 12 months | The ability to appropriately refer for, and interpret the results of diagnostic imaging investigations is critical in primary health care.
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The ability to appropriately refer for, and interpret the results of diagnostic imaging investigations is critical in primary health care.
In this lesson, we cover:
- Diagnostic imaging modalities
- Indications for imaging
- How to read basic x-ray views
- Interpretation of the symptomatic relevance of imaging findings
Learning Activities:
- Pre-reading articles (3)
- Video presentation (35 mins)
- Quiz
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this lesson you will be able to:
- Describe the uses, strengths and limitations of x-ray, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging for shoulder pain.
- List the general, and specific indications, contraindications and criteria for referral for shoulder x-ray and ultrasound scan.
- Understand the use of specific x-ray views and identify features of common shoulder conditions.
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Describe the prevalence of abnormal imaging findings in asymptomatic populations.
Study Time:
Approx. 3 hours
Lesson curriculum
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Welcome
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How to use this course
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Copyright Warning Notice
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About you
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Manual
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Pre-Reading
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Resources
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Video Presentation
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Shoulder Imaging | Quiz
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Before you go...
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About this course
- $50.00
- 10 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).
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