Physio Academy

This is a series of five online learning modules covering all aspects of shoulder screening, diagnosis and management.

Simplify the shoulder and become confident in shoulder screening, assessment, treatment and onward referral. 

In this course you will learn a simple method of shoulder assessment that will help you make a differential diagnosis and choose the approprite treatment pathway for people with shoulder pain.

Learn about the evidence for treatment of specific conditions, when imaging is required and when onward referral for orthopaedic review may be appropriate. 

Who is this course for?

Any physiotherapist wanting to update their knowledge about shoulder diagnosis and management. Ideal for physiotherapists with a special interest in the shoulder who are wanting to pursue advanced practice roles.  

What you will learn

• How to accurately screen patients presenting with shoulder girdle symptoms for red flags
• To make an accurate diagnosis of common shoulder conditions including the use of imaging. 
• To apply evidence-informed, non-surgical management, including specific physiotherapy treatment for common shoulder conditions
• Understand the criteria for orthopaedic or other medical referral. 

Modules in this course:

For more detail about each module click on the course tiles below:

• Shoulder Screening
• The Stiff Shoulder
• The Unstable Shoulder
• The Rotator Cuff
• The Acromioclavicular Joint