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MSK Ultrasound Foundation

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£799.00

Attendees will cover the following areas:
Introduction to Ultrasound, basic physics, probe handling, patient positioning and dynamic testing
Lower limb: ankle, knee and foot
Upper limb: shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand

Entry requirements:
There are no specific MSK Ultrasound requirements to partake in this course, however a strong knowledge and background of MSK physiology and anatomy are expected.

Who should attend?

  • Physiotherapists
  • Physiotherapists
  • Podiatrists
  • Radiologists
  • Rehabilitation Physician
  • Rheumatologist
  • Sports and Exercise Physician
  • General Practitioner
  • Orthopaedic Surgeon
  • Sports team doctors

The MSK Ultrasound foundation is designed, written and delivered by a team of specialist consultant MSK radiologists and consultant sports medicine physicians. It is aimed and designed for health practitioners with currently no or limited knowledge or experience in MSK Ultrasound. It is delivered at a foundation level to introduce an overview of all areas of MSK ultrasound, so is the best way to start your MSK Ultrasound journey with us here at the YSM Academy. Attendees will have access to the newest technology in Ultrasound, with a guarantee of a maximum of 3 students to a machine.

Day 1

Topic
Session 1:
Introduction
What can you see with Ultrasound
Basic Physics
Probe handling
Patient positioning
Dynamic assessments
Using ultrasound to make clinical decisions

Session 2:
The anatomy of the ankle
Scanning the ankle: protocol and demonstration
Practical session around the ankle
Clinical application and feedback

Session 3:
The anatomy of the knee
Scanning the knee: protocol and demonstration
Practice session around the knee
Clinical application and feedback

Session 4:
The anatomy of the foot
Scanning the foot: protocol and demonstration
Practical session around the foot
Clinical application and feedback

Day 2

Topic
Session 1:
The anatomy of the shoulder
Scanning the shoulder: protocol and demonstration
Practical session around the shoulder
Introduction to dynamic testing

Session 2:
The anatomy of the elbow
Scanning the elbow: protocol and demonstration
Practical session around the elbow
Clinical application and feedback

Session 3:
The anatomy of the wrist
Scanning the wrist: technical aspects and use of hockey stick probes
Practical session around the wrist

Session 4:
The anatomy of the hand
Scanning the hand: protocol and demonstration
Practical session around the hand

There is no formal summative assessment, however there will be continuous formative feedback throughout the course so that students are observed and given advice to help improve and refine their skills.