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Tania Pizzari – Shoulder Assessment and Management
Associate Professor Tania Pizzari is an internationally recognised physiotherapy clinician, researcher and educator.
In this episode, Tania and I discuss shoulder assessment and management, with a particular focus on modifying symptoms during assessment, the role of diagnostic language, and helping people understand the contributing factors to their shoulder pain.
Thank you to Tania for a fantastic conversation and for generously sharing her expertise. Use the timestamps below to jump to specific sections of the episode.
In this episode:
0:00 Introduction to Tania
3:15 Classifications of shoulder conditions -diagnoses and movement systems
15:00 Providing a pathoanatomical diagnosis – language matters
17:30 Red flags to rule out
24:20 How do you prioritise physical examination tests?
29:10 Interpreting diagnostic tests – what do they really mean?
33:10 Patient education starts during your assessment
35:50 What presentations do you still find challenging?
39:15 Pain and sensitisation in shoulder conditions
42:00 The most important knowledge and skills for a physiotherapist – you can always learn more
If you are finding this content helpful, we would appreciate a review and rating for the Physio Foundations podcast. This really helps promote the podcast to others. Hit the follow button and give us a review and 5-star rating!
Stay connected:
This discussion is intended for health professionals and health professional students. Always seek guidance from a qualified health professional regarding any questions about your health or medical condition.
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By Perraton.PhysioAssociate Professor Tania Pizzari is an internationally recognised physiotherapy clinician, researcher and educator.
In this episode, Tania and I discuss shoulder assessment and management, with a particular focus on modifying symptoms during assessment, the role of diagnostic language, and helping people understand the contributing factors to their shoulder pain.
Thank you to Tania for a fantastic conversation and for generously sharing her expertise. Use the timestamps below to jump to specific sections of the episode.
In this episode:
0:00 Introduction to Tania
3:15 Classifications of shoulder conditions -diagnoses and movement systems
15:00 Providing a pathoanatomical diagnosis – language matters
17:30 Red flags to rule out
24:20 How do you prioritise physical examination tests?
29:10 Interpreting diagnostic tests – what do they really mean?
33:10 Patient education starts during your assessment
35:50 What presentations do you still find challenging?
39:15 Pain and sensitisation in shoulder conditions
42:00 The most important knowledge and skills for a physiotherapist – you can always learn more
If you are finding this content helpful, we would appreciate a review and rating for the Physio Foundations podcast. This really helps promote the podcast to others. Hit the follow button and give us a review and 5-star rating!
Stay connected:
This discussion is intended for health professionals and health professional students. Always seek guidance from a qualified health professional regarding any questions about your health or medical condition.