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Rotator Cuff-Related Pain
The Rotator Cuff-Related Pain online course is included FREE when you sign up for the Shoulder Essentials Practical Course.
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The online course can be done as a stand-alone course.
Online Learning for the Busy Clinician.
Atraumatic rotator cuff-related pain is one of the most common conditions seen by physiotherapists. The mismatch between pathology, healing, pain and function make it difficult to manage patient expectations for recovery.
This course provides an overview of current evidence and highlights key points to help the busy clinician understand the most important clinical concepts relating to pathoaetiology, differential diagnosis and rehabilitation of atraumatic rotator cuff-related pain to help you become confident in managing patient expectations and providing effective rehabilitation.
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Epidemiology and Risk Factors
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Pathoaetiology
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Natural History
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Diagnosis
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Diagnosis of RCRP │Quiz
After this course you will be able to:
Understand why patient expectations is so important in managing rotator cuff-related pain.
Discuss epidemiology, risk factors, pathoaetiology and natural history of atraumatic rotator cuff tears.
Use clinical examination tests and x-ray and ultrasound imaging (where indicated) to make a differential diagnosis of RCRP.
Confidently manage care for people with RCRP according to Primary Care Clinical Pathways.
Discuss the role and use of corticosteroid injections in RCRP including indications, risks, benefits and expected effects.
Discuss evidence and outcomes of non-surgical management including time-frames for recovery in RCRP.
Describe the components of physiotherapy management and principles for functional strengthening and exercise prescription in RCRP.
Identify which patients need orthopaedic referral.
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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
