Physiotherapy Specialist Services
A Physiotherapy Specialist is a physiotherapist who has been formally recognised by the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand as being an expert within a specific area of clinical practice.
Physiotherapy Specialist (Musculoskeletal)
Dr Angela Cadogan (PhD) is a Physiotherapy Specialist (Musculoskeletal) with a sub-speciality in shoulder conditions. Angela has a PhD in the diagnosis of shoulder pain, and her caseload consists exclusively of shoulder conditions. She provides the following services:
Dr Angela Cadogan (PhD) is a Physiotherapy Specialist (Musculoskeletal) with a sub-speciality in shoulder conditions. Angela has a PhD in the diagnosis of shoulder pain, and her caseload consists exclusively of shoulder conditions. She provides the following services:
- Diagnostic review, including referral for diagnostic imaging as required
- Rehabilitation review for physiotherapists
- Specialist physiotherapy treatment and rehabilitation for specific and complex shoulder conditions
- Referral to other health professionals or medical specialists as required
- Second opinion consultations on diagnosis or management for other physiotherapists
Physiotherapy Specialist Services for Shoulder Conditions
Angela Cadogan specialises in the diagnosis, management and rehabilitation of a wide range of shoulder conditions including:
- persistent shoulder pain that is not responding to other treatments
- rotator cuff tears, and related conditions
- frozen shoulder
- calcific tendinosis
- shoulder instability
- persistent post-operative pain or stiffness
Physiotherapy Specialist Consultations
At the initial consultation (1 hour), a full assessment of your shoulder will be conducted and a full explanation of the findings will be provided. Treatment options will be discussed and you will be given the opportunity to ask questions and determine your preferred treatment pathway. If further imaging is required to help with diagnosis, or if onward referral to another health professional or medical specialist is required, this will be discussed with you and arranged as appropriate. Your referrer will receive a full report following the consultation, and this will be copied to your GP, and any other health professionals involved in your care to ensure a cohesive approach to your management.
Referrals for Physiotherapy Specialist Consultations
If you have been referred to see Angela Cadogan by another health professional, a referral is required. Initial consultations are 1 hour, and follow-up appointments are 30 mins, unless otherwise arranged.
How Does This Work with ACC Claims?
If you have a current, accepted ACC claim, and your referrer has requested that you be seen under the "Physiotherapy Specialist Services" contract, your appointment is fully funded (no surcharge). Patients receive a 1-hour initial consultation. If you currently have a physiotherapist, you will normally return to them for ongoing treatment. For complex conditions, up to four follow-up sessions with the specialist physiotherapist may be available.
A referral from your treatment provider is required for specialist physiotherapy services.
If you do not have ACC cover for your injury, Physiotherapy Specialist appointments are charged at a Specialist rate. Contact us for current Specialist Consultation Fees.
At the initial consultation (1 hour), a full assessment of your shoulder will be conducted and a full explanation of the findings will be provided. Treatment options will be discussed and you will be given the opportunity to ask questions and determine your preferred treatment pathway. If further imaging is required to help with diagnosis, or if onward referral to another health professional or medical specialist is required, this will be discussed with you and arranged as appropriate. Your referrer will receive a full report following the consultation, and this will be copied to your GP, and any other health professionals involved in your care to ensure a cohesive approach to your management.
Referrals for Physiotherapy Specialist Consultations
If you have been referred to see Angela Cadogan by another health professional, a referral is required. Initial consultations are 1 hour, and follow-up appointments are 30 mins, unless otherwise arranged.
How Does This Work with ACC Claims?
If you have a current, accepted ACC claim, and your referrer has requested that you be seen under the "Physiotherapy Specialist Services" contract, your appointment is fully funded (no surcharge). Patients receive a 1-hour initial consultation. If you currently have a physiotherapist, you will normally return to them for ongoing treatment. For complex conditions, up to four follow-up sessions with the specialist physiotherapist may be available.
A referral from your treatment provider is required for specialist physiotherapy services.
If you do not have ACC cover for your injury, Physiotherapy Specialist appointments are charged at a Specialist rate. Contact us for current Specialist Consultation Fees.