Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery
Latest Evidence in Post-op Rehabilitation
Recorded on: Wednesday 14th August 2024
This webinar was recorded for Shoulder Academy member Q&A’s in August 2024 and is available FREE to Shoulder Academy members. Questions and discussion have been edited out but are available to Shoulder Academy members.
This webinar is for INDIVIDUAL use only. For corporate and commercial licenses and discounts, please contact Physio Academy.
Presented by:
Dr Angela Cadogan, PhD, NZRPS
Specialist Physiotherapist (Musculoskeletal)
PhD in Shoulder Diagnosis
Researcher │ Educator
About the webinar:
Dr Angela Cadogan presents the latest evidence and clinical strategies in rotator cuff repair rehabilitation—from biologic healing and sling immobilisation to rehabilitation phases, advanced strengthening and managing the high-demand patient.
Study time: 1.5 learning hours (in 2 parts)
Reference list and CPD Certificates provided.
By the end of this webinar you will:
Understand biologic healing, the role of Sharpey’s fibres and tendon-to-bone healing and how this relates to repair strength.
Principles behind sling immobilisation and implications of early vs delayed mobilisation.
Repair strength during different rehabilitation phases and force testing implications.
Recovery trajectories and time-frames for pain, ROM and strength - what is normal?
How to spot poor tolerance to rehabilitation early and how to intervene.
Negative prognostic factors, complications and re-tear rates
Rehab in the high demand patient and return to sport outcomes
Rehab troubleshooting and tips to optimise rehab outcomes
Future directions for research.
Immediate access after enrolment
Downloadable references
CPD certificate provided
Access to the recording for 12 months
Clinicians managing post-op rotator cuff repair patients in private or public settings
Physiotherapists and rehabilitation providers working in orthopaedics or MSK
Those seeking up-to-date, practical, evidence-based rehab strategies for rotator cuff repair surgery.
With over 35 years of clinical experience, a PhD in shoulder diagnosis, and a national reputation in orthopaedic triage and education, Angela delivers research-backed insights with clinical practicality. Her courses balance scientific rigour with practical clinical tips you can use now!
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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