Includes CPD Certificate

Traumatic and atraumatic instability differ in the structural and neuromuscular mechanisms. An accurate diagnosis is required to ensure appropriate treatment is provided.

In this lesson, we cover:

  • Pathological basis for clinical presentations of shoulder instability.
  • Clinical diagnosis of shoulder instability.
  • Imaging diagnosis of shoulder instability.
  • Orthopaedic referral criteria.

Learning Activities:
  • Pre-reading articles (2)
  • Video presentation (34 mins)
  • Quiz

Learning Outcomes:

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

  • Understand and discuss the pathological basis for the clinical presentation of the different types of shoulder instability.
  • Correctly classify shoulder instability through clinical examination and diagnostic investigations.
  • List the criteria for imaging in shoulder instability.
  • List the criteria for orthopaedic referral in 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. Diagnosis 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