Learn how to recognise 6 critical red flag conditions that should never be missed in patients presenting with shoulder pain.

Gain practical tools to assess risk factors, interpret symptoms, and decide when urgent medical referral or imaging is required.

Move beyond generic guidelines with expert insights that will help you differentiate serious pathologies in your clinical practice. 

Master the Red Flags: Expert Insights for Shoulder Pain Diagnosis

This digital download provides key insights on 6 red flag shoulder conditions, offering screening tools and diagnostic tips to help physiotherapists improve decision-making and patient care.

Dr Angela Cadogan

PhD, NZRPS, M.Sports Physio, Dip.MT 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

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Get expert guidance from Dr. Angela Cadogan on 6 must-know red flag shoulder conditions—designed for busy physiotherapists who need practical, reliable tools to improve diagnosis and patient outcomes. Focused clinical insights for busy clinicians.

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