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Welcome to Advance Physiotherapy
Physiotherapists based in Christchurch providing assessment, diagnosis and management of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions like shoulder or back injuries to help you return to activities that are important to you.
Our Team
The Physiotherapists on Our Team, Angela Cadogan and Sarah Betteridge, have post-graduate level expertise, combined experience of 40 years, and are involved in ongoing continuing professional development and research in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. Dr Angela Cadogan (Ph.D) provides Physiotherapy Specialist Services specialising in the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic shoulder conditions. Our clinical and administrative team aim to provide our clients and referrers with efficient and professional services as we work with our clients on their journey to recovery.
The Physiotherapists on Our Team, Angela Cadogan and Sarah Betteridge, have post-graduate level expertise, combined experience of 40 years, and are involved in ongoing continuing professional development and research in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. Dr Angela Cadogan (Ph.D) provides Physiotherapy Specialist Services specialising in the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic shoulder conditions. Our clinical and administrative team aim to provide our clients and referrers with efficient and professional services as we work with our clients on their journey to recovery.
What We Do
Whether you have an acute injury or a chronic musculoskeletal condition, our Physiotherapy Services aim to identify factors contributing to your condition, and help return you to your chosen activities as safely and efficiently as possible while minimising the risk of recurrence by providing you with:
Whether you have an acute injury or a chronic musculoskeletal condition, our Physiotherapy Services aim to identify factors contributing to your condition, and help return you to your chosen activities as safely and efficiently as possible while minimising the risk of recurrence by providing you with:
- an opportunity to tell your story and explain your goals and expectations
- a thorough assessment of your condition and potential causative factors
- differential diagnosis including referral for other investigations if needed
- an explanation of all treatment options and the opportunity for you to ask questions
- evidence-informed management including onward referral for medical specialist evaluation if appropriate
- physiotherapy treatment and rehabilitation

Professional Services
In addition to our Physiotherapy and Physiotherapy Specialist Services we provide:
- Information resources and thorough education about your condition.
- App-based rehabilitation programmes available on your mobile device including videos and tracking of completion and symptom levels.
- Supervised gym rehabilitation programmes.
- Direct billing to Southern Cross Healthcare
Contact us today to get started on the journey to recovery.