Description
This course is split into Lower Limb on Day 1 and Upper Limb on Day 2.
Over the two days, we cover most parts of the body, with a particular focus on scanning challenging structures such as the distal biceps, rotator cuff interval and cable in the upper limb, as well as the proximal hamstring, lateral hip and most common muscles and peripheral nerves in the lower limb. Delegates are sent pre-course material to review to help prepare for the course and maximise their learning experience.
Short presentations provide an overview of ultrasound in acute and chronic sports injuries, the relationship with other imaging and the clinical management implications. The majority of the course takes place in small tutorial groups with constant feedback from one of our expert tutors. Numbers on the course are kept low to ensure delegates are closely supervised and are challenged to develop their skills. Our experience shows that teaching in this format is the best way to ensure that delegates can directly translate what they have learnt and apply these skills and techniques in their own clinical setting. Tutorial groups are adjusted to the level of experience, skills and clinical interests of the delegates. At the end of the course, feedback is given on progress, skill level and areas for further development.
The future of ultrasound imaging will be discussed with reference to technical advances such as the development of high resolution multifrequency linear transducers, 3-dimensional imaging, MRI/US fusion and elastography.
Who should attend?
This programme attracts MSK Radiologists, GPs with special interest in MSK/Sports Medicine, Surgeons, Sports Medicine Consultants, Physiotherapists, Radiographers, Podiatrists, Sonographers and Osteopaths.
Course pre-requisites
Must be a health care professional with significant clinical experience
Must have at least one year experience of MSK scanning
If practicing in the UK, must be registered with the relevant UK professional body e.g. GMC, HCPC, SOR etc.
ML - Surgeon –
Very professional, best course I have ever been on!
SQ - Doctor –
Good ratio of scan time:talks, lots of hands-on.
SB - Physio –
Practical assessment linked with clinical application, look forward to the injection course later this year
TF - Doctor –
Practical elements and opportunity to interact, very good, will recommend to others
MF - Specialist Physiotherapist –
I have been scanning for almost 10 years and this was exactly what I needed to progress my skills to more challenging structures. Great set up, teaching and course content.
PT - Physiotherapist and Senior Lecturer UCL –
Lots of time to practice, very close supervision excellent scanning tips for each area.
TW - Doctor –
Practical elements and opportunity to interact, very good, will recommend to others
KV - Specialist Physiotherapist, Norway –
Great course, great tutors and great atmosphere!