Includes CPD Certificate

A comprehensive course covering pathoaetiology, diagnosis and management, with a focus on surgical management & post-operative rehabilitation for AC joint conditions including instability and arthropathy. 

This course is comprised of two parts:

Surgical Management of the Acromioclavicular Joint

Mr Khalid Mohammed (Shoulder and Upper Limb Specialist) presents on "Surgical Management" of the Acromioclavicular Joint: 

This covers:

  • Differential diagnosis of AC joint conditions including arthropathy and instability. 
  • Indications and interpretation of diagnostic imaging.
  • Indications for orthopaedic referral.
  • Current evidence for conservative and surgical approaches to management.
  • Surgical techniques and outcomes.
  • Post-operative rehabilitation considerations.


Study time: 1 hour (approx.)

Learning activities include:

  • Pre-reading article
  • Video presentation


Post-Operative Management of the Acromioclavicular Joint

Dr Angela Cadogan (Physiotherapy Specialist) presents the post-operative rehabilitation of the Acromioclavicular Joint.

This part covers rehabilitation :

  • Rehabilitation phases and considerations for protection, biologic healing and repair.
  • Rehabilitation principles of immobilisation and load.
  • Exercise progressions during rehabilitation phases. 


Study time: 2 hrs (approx.)

Learning activities include:

  • Pre-reading article
  • Video presentation

Lesson curriculum

    1. Welcome

    2. How to use this course

    3. Copyright Warning Notice

    4. About you

    5. Manual

    1. Pre-Reading

    2. Video Presentation

    1. Pre-Reading

    2. Video Presentation

    3. Resources

    1. Before you go...

About this course

  • $100.00
  • 11 lessons
  • 1 hour of video content

Instructors

Mr Khalid Mohammed

MBChB, FRACS.

Shoulder and Upper Limb Surgeon.

Khalid graduated with a medical degree from the University of Otago and trained in orthopaedic surgery in New Zealand.

His private practice is at Elmwood Orthopaedics, and he is a consultant at Christchurch and Burwood hospitals. He is also a Senior Lecturer at the University of Otago Christchurch School of Medicine.

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