Physio Academy

Includes CPD Certificate

Many conditions can present with a 'stiff shoulder', and an accurate differential diagnosis is important to ensure the patient receives appropriate treatment for their condition.

In this lesson, we cover:

• Definition of the 'stiff shoulder'.
• Diagnosis of glenohumeral joint pain.
• Diagnosis of glenohumeral joint stiffness.
• Differential diagnosis of 'stiff shoulder' conditions.

Learning Activities:

• Pre-reading article (1)
• Video presentation (28 mins)
• Quiz

Learning Outcomes:

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

• Define and classify ‘stiff shoulder’ conditions.
• Identify clinical and imaging predictors of glenohumeral joint pain and understand the use of diagnostic injections for helping to confirm the source of pain.
• Make an accurate differential diagnosis of ‘stiff shoulder’ conditions including frozen shoulder and glenohumeral osteoarthritis.
• Accurately perform and interpret clinical examination tests for stiff shoulder conditions.
• List the indications for imaging including the most appropriate investigation for glenohumeral joint conditions.

Study Time:
Approx. 3 hours