Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

Overview

After completion of this course, you are capable of using Musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound in clinical practice in a qualitative and critical way. You will learn how to scan anatomical structures of the upper- and lower extremity. The core of this hands-on skills course is based on an intensive review of anatomy of specific regions, pathophysiology of common conditions within these regions and evidence-based reviews of the use of MSK ultrasound in the assessment of the locomotoric system.

Learning objectives

• Understanding the concept of ultrasound
• Observing the appearance of anatomical tissues in ultrasound
• Learning how to use the ultrasound system
• Understanding the 3D functional anatomy of all extremity joints
• Being able to scan all ESSR extremity joint protocols in a correct and reliable way
• Correctly working with the toolcards for qualitative scanning and pathology recognition

The total study load for the entire Level 1 Foundations of MSK ultrasound course is approx. 110 hours (incl. preparation work, following the course and homework) over 4 days and is divided into part 1 Upper Extremity and part 2 Lower Extremity (2 days each).

e-Learning

Over 150 videos, totaling to over 16 hours of content are on-demand available to you before, during and after the course. All SonoSkills courses are blended, meaning a combination of online and onsite learning. Blended learning is an additional element to classroom teaching and one which supports existing teaching practices. It combines many of the best elements of face-to-face teaching (personalized learning and social interaction) while allowing greater variety and flexibility than a traditional classroom set up, responding to the needs of the modern learner.

Eligibility

Physical therapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, and physicians interested in improving their diagnostic capabilities and insights in treating dysfunctions of the musculoskeletal system.

Accreditation

Local DHA/HAAD accreditations as approved.

Daily Schedule (Part 1 Upper Extremity & Part 2 Lower Extremity-NEW Format)

Day 1

Time	Program	Content
08.30-09.00	Reception	Coffee, tea
09.00-09.15	Start	Welcome, introduction round.
09.15-09.45	Kahoot or Lecture	Introduction in musculoskeletal ultrasound.
09.45-10.00	Lecture	Quality scanning checklist incl. demo
10.00-10.15	Lecture	Anatomy: Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the long head biceps and subscapularis
10.15-10.30	Demo	Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the long head biceps and subscapularis
10.30-10.45	Break
10.45-11.45	Hands-on	Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the long head biceps and subscapularis
11.45-12.05	Lecture	Pathology: the long head biceps and subscapularis
12.05-12.15	Kahoot or Lecture	Anatomy: supraspinatus and coracoacromial arch
12.15-12.30	Demo	Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the supraspinatus.
12.30-13.15	Lunch break
13.15-14.30	Hands-on	Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the supraspinatus.
14.30-14.45	Lecture	Pathology: supraspinatus
14.45-15.00	Break
15.00-15.10	Kahoot or Lecture	Anatomy: AC-joint, infraspinatus, teres minor
15.10-15.20	Demo	Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the AC joint, infraspinatus, teres minor
15.20-16.00	Hands-on	Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the AC-joint, infraspinatus, teres minor
16.00-16.10	Lecture	Pathology: AC-joint, infraspinatus, teres minor
16.10-16.20	Kahoot or Lecture	Anatomy: common extensor tendon
16.20-16.30	Demo	Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the common extensor tendon
16.30-17.10	Hands-on	Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the common extensor tendon
17.10-17.25	Lecture	Pathology: the common extensor tendon
17.25-17.30	Closing	Outlook to next course day, feedback of group

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Day 2

Time	Program	Content
08.30-09.00	Reception	Coffee, tea
09.00-09.10	Lecture	Anatomy: ventrolateral, ventral and ventromedial elbow.
09.10-09.20	Demo	Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the ventrolateral, ventral and ventromedial elbow.
09.20-10.10	Hands-on	Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the ventrolateral, ventral and ventromedial elbow.
10.10-10.20	Lecture	Pathology: ventrolateral, ventral and ventromedial elbow
10.20-10.30	Kahoot or Lecture	Anatomy: medial and posterior elbow
10.30-10.45	Break
10.45-10.55	Demo	Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the medial and posterior elbow
10.55-11.30	Hands-on	Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the medial and posterior elbow
11.30-11.40	Lecture	Pathology: medial and posterior elbow
11.40-11.50	Lecture	How to proceed?
11.50-12.00	Kahoot or Lecture	Anatomy: extensor compartments and dorsal wrist
12.00-12.15	Demo	Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the extensor compartments and dorsal wrist
12.15-13.00	Lunch break
13.00-13:45	Hands-on	Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the extensor compartments and dorsal wrist
13.45-13.55	Lecture	Pathology: extensor compartments and dorsal wrist
13.55-14.05	Kahoot or Lecture	Anatomy: carpal- and ulnar tunnel.
14.05-14.15	Demo	Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the carpal- and ulnar tunnel
14.15-15.00	Hands-on	Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the carpal- and ulnar tunnel.
15.00-15.15	Break
15.15.15.30	Lecture	Pathology: carpal- and ulnar tunnel
15.30-16.45	Hands-on	Rehearsing shoulder and/or elbow and/or wrist
16.45-17.00	Closing	Outlook to next course day, feedback of group

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Day 3

Time	Program	Content
08.30-09.00	Reception	Coffee, thee, welcome
09.00-09.10	Start	Questions / discussion
09.10-09.20	Kahoot or Lecture	Anatomy: ventral and medial hip
09.20-09.30	Demo	Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the ventral hip
09.30-10.05	Hands-on	Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the ventral hip
10.05-10.15	Demo	Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the medial hip
10.15-10.45	Hands-on	Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the medial hip
10.45-11.00	Coffee break
11.00-11.10	Lecture	Pathology: ventral and medial hip
11.10-11.25	Kahoot or Lecture	Anatomy: lateral and dorsal hip
11.25-11.35	Demo	Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the lateral hip
11.35-12.05	Hands-on	Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the lateral hip
12.05-12.15	Demo	Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the dorsal hip
12.15-13.00	Lunch break
13.00-13.40	Hands-on	Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the dorsal hip
13.40-13.50	Lecture	Pathology: lateral and dorsal hip
13.50-14.05	Kahoot or Lecture	Anatomy: ventral knee
14.05-14.15	Demo	Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the ventral knee
14.15-15.00	Hands-on	Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the ventral knee
15.00-15.15	Coffee break
15.15-15.30	Lecture	Pathology: ventral knee
15.30-15.40	Kahoot or Lecture	Anatomy: medial and posteromedial knee
15.40-15.50	Demo	Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the medial knee
15.50-16.20	Hands-on	Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the medial knee
16.20-17.20	Hands-on	Rehearsing: todays content
17.20-17.30	Closing	Outlook to next course day, feedback of group

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Day 4

Time	Program	Content
08.30-09.00	Reception	Coffee, thee, welcome
09.00-09.10	Start	Questions / discussion
09.10-09.20	Demo	Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the posteromedial knee
09.20-10.00	Hands-on	Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the posteromedial knee
10.00-10.10	Lecture	Pathology: medial and posteromedial knee
10.10-10.20	Kahoot or Lecture	Anatomy: posterolateral and lateral knee
10.20-10.30	Demo	Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the posterolateral knee
10.30-10.45	Coffee break
10.45-11.15	Hands-on	Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the posterolateral knee
11.15-11.25	Demo	Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the lateral knee
11.25-11.55	Hands-on	Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the lateral knee
11.55-12.10	Lecture	Pathology: lateral and posterolateral knee
12.10-12.25	Kahoot or Lecture	Anatomy: plantar fascia and Achilles tendon
12.25-13.10	Lunch break
13.00-13.10	Demo	Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon
13.10-13.50	Hands-on	Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon
13.50-14.05	Lecture	Pathology: plantar fascia and Achilles tendon
14.05-14.15	Kahoot or Lecture	Anatomy: lateral ankle compartment and lateral ligaments
14.15-14.25	Demo	Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the lateral ankle compartment
14.25-14.55	Hands-on	Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the lateral ankle compartment
14.55-15.10	Coffee break
15.10-15.20	Demo	Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the lateral ligaments
15.20-15.50	Hands-on	Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the lateral ligaments
15.50-16.00	Lecture	Pathology: lateral ankle compartment and lateral ligaments
16.00-16.10	Kahoot or Lecture	Anatomy: ventral and medial compartment
16.10-16.20	Demo	Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the ventral and medial compartment
16.20-16.50	Hands-on	Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the ventral and medial compartment
16.50-17.00	Evaluation	QR-code
17.00-17.10	Lecture	Pathology: ventral and medial compartment
17.10-17.20	Lecture	How to proceed,
17.20-17.30	Closing	Certification, group picture, feedback of group, high fives & goodbyes

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Please note that there will be pre-reading for this course via eLearning.