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 for clients with shoulder conditions:
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 for clients with shoulder conditions:
- Diagnosis, including referral for diagnostic imaging as required
- Specialist treatment and rehabilitation for specific shoulder conditions
- Referral to other health professionals or medical specialists as required
- Second opinion consultations on diagnosis or management for other physiotherapists
- Referrals from GPs and medical specialists for second opinions, specialist rehabilitation or post-operative problem solving.
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 ACC claim, from the 1st August 2019, the new "Physiotherapy Specialist Services" contract with ACC will provide full funding for patients referred to a Physiotherapy Specialist for a second opinion on rehabilitation, or for management of a complex condition. Patients receive a 1-hour initial consultation and up to four follow-up visits.
A referral from your treatment provider is required.
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 ACC claim, from the 1st August 2019, the new "Physiotherapy Specialist Services" contract with ACC will provide full funding for patients referred to a Physiotherapy Specialist for a second opinion on rehabilitation, or for management of a complex condition. Patients receive a 1-hour initial consultation and up to four follow-up visits.
A referral from your treatment provider is required.
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.