Physio Academy

Access: 30 days 

Cost: $60.00 NZD 

Includes CPD Certificate

Having excluded other causes of shoulder pain, we now look at the clinical classification of shoulder conditions to help guide management. 

In this lesson, we cover:

• Definition of "diagnosis".
• Types of diagnosis and clinical application.
• Evidence for the diagnosis of shoulder pathology.
• Clinical classification of shoulder conditions.

Learning Activities:

• Pre-reading article (2)
• Video presentation (24 mins)
• Quiz

Learning Outcomes:

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

• Define the term “diagnosis”.
• Understand the types of “diagnosis” and how they are applied in the clinical context.
• List indications for diagnostic imaging of the shoulder.
• Discuss the evidence for the diagnosis of shoulder pathology.
• Discuss the classification of shoulder conditions according to categories that inform management.