Includes CPD Certificate

Accurate classification of shoulder instability is essential in determining appropriate management, and whether imaging or orthopaedic referral is required.

In this lesson, we cover:

  • Classification of traumatic and atraumatic shoulder instability.
  • Pathoaetiology and mechanisms of traumatic and atraumatic instability.
  • Pathological basis of the clinical presentations in shoulder instability.

Learning Activities:
  • Pre-reading articles (2)
  • Video presentation (20 mins)
  • Quiz

Learning Outcomes:

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

  • Understand the classification of shoulder instability.
  • Understand the pathoaetiology and mechanisms of injury of traumatic and atraumatic shoulder instability, including associated pathology.
  • Be able to discuss the pathological basis of the clinical presentation of shoulder instability.


Study Time:
Approx. 3 hours


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. Classification of Shoulder Instability | 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