Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery - Latest Evidence in Post-operative Rehabilitation - Dr Angela Cadogan - Physiotherapy Specialist


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.  

Dr Angela Cadogan - Specialist Physiotherapist - Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery - Latest Evidence in Post-operative Rehabilitation.

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.


Learning Outcomes

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.

Includes:

  • Immediate access after enrolment

  • Downloadable references

  • CPD certificate provided

  • Access to the recording for 12 months

Who is this webinar for?

  • 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.

Why Learn with Dr Angela Cadogan?

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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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