Lesson Overview


Includes CPD Certificate

The ability to first differentiate the subacromial region as the source of pain is the first step in the diagnostic process for symptomatic subacromial pathology.    

In this lesson, we cover:

  • Definition of subacromial pain
  • Clinical diagnosis of subacromial pain
  • Imaging diagnosis of subacromial pain
  • Imaging indications and interpretation

Learning Activities:
  • Pre-reading article (1)
  • Video presentation (25 mins)
  • Quiz

Learning Outcomes:

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

  • Understand the spectrum of subacromial pathology.
  • Be able to discuss current terminology associated with subacromial conditions
  • Be able to discuss limitations of the clinical diagnosis of specific pathology
  • List the clinical predictors of subacromial pain
  • List the indications for imaging in patients with subacromial pain
  • Be able to discuss the prevalence of imaged pathology in symptomatic and asymptomatic populations and discuss which findings are of symptomatic relevance. 


Study time: 3 hours (approx.)

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. Diagnosis of Subacromial Pain | Quiz

    1. Before you go...

About this course

  • $50.00
  • 9 lessons
  • 0.5 hours of video content

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