Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
| Venue | Start Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Mile End Hospital, E1 4DG | Fri 19 Feb - Sat 20 Feb 2021 | Places Available |
| Mile End Hospital, E1 4DG | Fri 23 Apr - Sat 24 Apr 2021 | Places Available |
- One machine to three delegates - only high specification machines are used on the course
- Close supervision from our expert tutors - plenty of time to practice under close supervision
- Exclusive access to our online resources and content from our expert tutors
- Opportunity to progress to the Mentorship Programme to gain competency in MSK Ultrasound
- Comprehensive presentations
This 2-day course is the most comprehensive introduction to MSK Ultrasound in the UK. Now in its 8th year, this intensive, hands-on course is designed for practitioners with no or limited experience in MSK Ultrasound. This course is our foundation level and can form part of our Mentorship Programme to gain a competency in MSK Ultrasound. The 'SMUG guarantee' ensures that there is at least one high specification machine to 3 delegates and close supervision from one of our expert tutors.
The course is taught by highly experienced dual trained physiotherapists/MSK sonographers and sports medicine consultants combining over 40 years scanning experience. We teach you the basic skills required to incorporate MSK ultrasound into your clinical practice and the knowledge and resources to further develop your scanning skills. The course is a mixture of lectures, case studies, demonstrations and practical workshops. The practical workshops take place in small groups with close supervision from our expert tutors.
Over the two days, short lectures cover basic physics, artefacts, knobology, image optimisation, quality assurance, medico-legal and clinical governance issues. A significant part of the course is practical workshops with ample time for delegates to scan under close supervision. We cover the knee, shoulder and ankle joints in detail. This includes the ligaments, nerves, surrounding musculature and tendons for each body part. The elbow, lateral hip and wrist are covered in less detail unless specifically requested. Where appropriate ultrasound guided injections will be discussed with the group. On day 2 (when possible) there is an opportunity for delegates to discuss the scan results and appropriate management.
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
If practicing in the UK, must be registered with the relevant UK professional body e.g. GMC, HCPC, SOR etc.
Tutors:
- Chris Myers - Extended Scope Physiotherapist, Osteopath and MSK Sonographer
- Robert Laus - Clinical Director, Specialist Physiotherapist and MSK Sonographer
- Dr Lorenzo Masci - Consultant Sports Medicine Doctor and MSK Sonographer
- Mark Maybury - Extended Scope Physiotherapist
- Mike Bryant - Consultant MSK Physiotherapist
- John Leddy - Extended Scope Physiotherapist
Day 1
| Time | Summary | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 09:15 - 09:30 | Registration/Coffee | |
| 09:30 - 10:00 | Introduction | US applications in clinical setting and sports medicine. Tissue characterisation. |
| 10:00 - 11:30 | Scanning skills | The essentials: Patient and practitioner positioning Hand setting, pressure Orientation in anatomical not radiology planes Landmarks Transverse/longitudinal spin Sonopalpation Dynamic scanning |
| Skills training | Know the anatomy and scan the anatomy. Integrate US within clinical assessment | |
| Practice | Achilles and calf muscle | |
| Tissue Visualisation | Tendon: Achilles tendon Muscles: calf muscle Ligament: MCL Joint: knee/ankle Nerve: sciatic nerve Tendon with synovial sheet: tibialis posterior |
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| 11:30 - 11:45 | Coffee Break | |
| 11:45 - 12:45 | Knee Part 1 | Anterior: |
| Practical | Distal quadriceps Infrapatellar tendon Fat pads, suprapatellar recess medial: MCL Peripheral margin medial meniscus Medial retinaculum |
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| Knee Cases | Presentation and discussion. Differential diagnosis, treatment implications. MRI versus US. | |
| 12:45 - 13:30 | Lunch | |
| 13:30 - 14:45 | Shoulder Part 1 | Anterior: |
| Practical | Biceps tendon Rotator cuff | |
| Shoulder Cases | Presentation and discussion | |
| 14:45 - 15:00 | Coffee Break | |
| 15:00 - 16:45 | Ankle Part 1 | Anterior: |
| Practical | Tibialis anterior tendon Extensor hallucis/digitorum tendons Tibiotalar joint capsulaLateral Peroneal tendons and retinaculum ATFL |
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| Ankle Cases | Presentation and discussion |
Day 2
| Time | Summary | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 09:15 - 09:30 | Registration/Coffee | |
| 09:30 - 11:30 | Introduction | Consolidate the basics. Expanding your skills: more challenging structures. Dynamic testing ligaments, tendons, joints, muscles. Soft tissue landmarks in muscles. Transverse/longitudinal spin. Dynamic tests. |
| Shoulder Part 2 | Rotator cuff | |
| Practical | Rotator cuff interval Coraco-acromial ligament Postero-superior gleno-humeral joint Impingement tests |
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| 11:30 - 11:45 | Coffee Break | |
| 11:45 - 12:45 | Knee Part 2 | Lateral Knee |
| Practical | LCL, ITB Lateral meniscus Popliteal tendonPosterior joint PCL Posteromedial corner and pes anserinus Medial and lateral patellar retinaculum |
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| Knee Cases | Presentation and discussion. When is ultrasound assessment indicated? | |
| 12:45 - 13:30 | Lunch | |
| 13:30 - 15:05 | Ankle Part 2 | Putting your skills to the test! Challenging structures and dynamic testing. |
| Practical | Lateral: peroneal tendons, ATFL, CFL Posterior: Achilles and calf muscle, flexor hallucis longus, tibiotalar and subtalar capsula, plantar fascia Medial: Tarsal tunnel, deltoid ligament Anterior: Tibialis anterior, flexors halluces/digitorum, tibiotalar joint |
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| Ankle Cases | Presentation and discussion | |
| 15:05 - 15:15 | Coffee Break | |
| 15:15 - 16:45 | Revision and Requests | |
| US in Sports Injuries | Presentation | |
| What to do next | Use your skills and learn to recognise: Spectrum of normal anatomy Spectrum of tissue changes and trauma Spectrum of tissue healing and complications Practise and gain experience! Different pathways |
Are SMUG courses endorsed by The College of Radiographers?
Endorsment for our Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Imaging in Sports Medicine course is currently being processed.
How does the SMUG introduction course differ from other courses?
It is an intensive, highly practical, hands-on and highly interactive course with a high tutor participant ratio of at least 1:6. It is designed for sports medicine practitioners and provides a good grounding in tissue recognition and scanning skills as well as giving participants a clear idea of the skill level required and the time it takes to be competent and confident.
Do I get a qualification/certificate at the end of the Introduction course?
You will receive a certificate for the allocated CPD hours for the course, not a certificate of competence.
How do I continue to develop my skills after the Introduction course?
For MSK Diagnostic Ultrasound the only accredited pathways are via the Royal College of Radiologists and a PG Cert in MSK Sonography (such as at Canterbury University); it takes approximately 18 months and you have to do a clinic with a radiologist/sonographer once a week.
What are the prerequisites for the Mentorship Programme?
Participants to have attended an introduction to MSK ultrasound imaging course (not necessarily our course) and have good anatomical knowledge (especially cross-sectional) and access to an ultrasound scanner in their clinical setting.
I only want to know how to scan a particular area (shoulder, muscle, ankle). Is the introduction course for me?
Yes, any scanning requires the skill to optimise the image using the machine settings and the correct manual skill to assess the tissues of interest as well as the knowledge of how to avoid pitfalls.
I am already injecting and only want to know how to do it under guidance. Is the introduction course necessary?
Yes, to identify the correct target area you need the manual skill to visualise the needle and the procedure correctly as well as to follow up after injections.
My company is looking at purchasing a machine. Any suggestions or things to look for?
Many portable machines are very good quality. Look for multi-frequency probes (5-12 MHz or higher), sensitive Power and colour Doppler and most important of course good, clear images. GE, Siemens, SonoSite, Mindray to mention a few manufacturers. Ask the representative to demonstrate a model in your clinic and compare!
Will I be able to scan my patients after the introduction course?
The course gives you the practical skills, but it takes a lot more training to get familiar with the spectrum of normal anatomy appearance, trauma, pathology and clinical interpretation, before ultrasound can be combined with your clinical examination. Practise your skills on patients with their consent, do not use it immediately as a clinical skill.
What is your cancellation policy?
Less than 28 days notice = No refund
29 to 56 days notice = 50% refund
Over 57 days notice = Full refund, less an administrative charge of 4% of the course fee
What are the prerequisites for the Introduction course?
Participants should have good anatomical knowledge (especially cross-sectional) and clinical experience.
What are the prerequisites for the Advanced course?
Participants have ideally attended an introductory (Level 1) course, are expected to have regular access to an ultrasound scanner, are using ultrasound scanning as part of their daily practice, have completed at least 10 documented scans and are competent at identifying the normal appearance of most commonly assessed structures in MSK ultrasound.
Do SMUG run courses specific to emergency medicine to identify DVT etc?
No, our courses are purely sports medicine orientated and as such do not cover DVT screening or application in an A&E department.
Can I pay by instalments?
Yes. Please email Francesca at info@ultrasoundtraining.co.uk. Please note that to guarantee your place, the final instalment must be received 28 days prior to the start of the course.
Price: £645.00 Inc VAT
Venue: Mile End Hospital, Sports and Exercise Medicine Dept, 1st Flr, Red Zone, Bancroft Road, London, E1 4DG
Day 2: Saturday 20 February 2021 09:15-16:45
Total Days: 2 Days
Price: £645.00 Inc VAT
Venue: Mile End Hospital, Sports and Exercise Medicine Dept, 1st Flr, Red Zone, Bancroft Road, London, E1 4DG
Day 2: Saturday 24 April 2021 09:15-16:45
Total Days: 2 Days
The Mentorship Programme is designed for sports doctors, physiotherapists, surgeons, radiologists, sonographers and osteopaths.
The pre-requisites are:
You must have attended at least a two-day Introduction to MSK Ultrasound Imaging course.
You must have access to an ultrasound scanner so you can practise between Supervision Days (minimum 10 scans per week).
You must have good MSK anatomical knowledge (especially cross-sectional).
You must be able to attend all dates
If you fit this profile, please provide your name, email address and telephone number, and one of our tutors will contact you to establish your suitability for this programme. Once we have verified that you meet all requirements, you will be invited to join the Mentorship Programme (there are 12 places available).
Does your organisation or workplace need training?
If you require training we can come to you or you can come to us! There is a minimum fee of £1,000 per day (plus travel expenses). To enquire about your specific training needs please email info@ultrasoundtraining.co.uk or use the contact form.
Organisations we have worked with:
Become a SMUG Partner
The ‘SMUG partnership’ programme looks to associate with individuals, groups of clinician’s, hospitals, organisations and clinics all over the world to deliver our courses and raise the standards in MSK ultrasound. We will send out members of our SMUG teaching faculty to deliver the course. We now have SMUG partners in many countries and run courses on an annual basis in their vicinity. We are always looking to develop new partnership links.
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Physio
Practical sessions, teacher's passion. Loved it!
Anonymous
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Theory and practice - very clear
Anonymous
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Great tutors Chris and Rob
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Physio. BB
This has really opened my eyes to the potential of ultrasound as a neurophysio I was out of my comfort zone but, I felt the tutors were very accommodating
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Chiro. AG
Having the clinical input in addition to pure scanning
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Physio. GM
Practical sessions and amount of time allowed to practice scanning. Constant tutor feedback was extremely helpful
Anonymous
Sonographer. SR
It was really useful to rejuvenate my skills, what I did years back
Anonymous
Physio. Jo
Getting hands on real time feedback and correlation to the teaching
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Surgeon AE
Interaction of tutors throughout the course. Best course I have attended in years!
Anonymous
Osteo GD
Thanks to the tutors for a professional course. Tutors very approachable & knowledgeable
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Doctor. ST
It was fun!
Anonymous
Doctor
Excellent course, I am feeling very confident!
Anonymous
Physio. PH
Great mix of demo and practical; with excellent supervision
Anonymous
Radiologist. ST
Very practical course, everything is perfect
Anonymous
Sports Therapist. AB
Love the practical and the way the course was broken up
Anonymous
Sonographer. MK
Course was very organized
Anonymous
Doctor. GC
Well run and enjoyable
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Surgeon. ML
Lots of practise, great interaction.
Anonymous
Sonographer. A
Lots of practical scanning time was nice.
Anonymous
Sports Therapist. JP
It was interesting having different disciplines on the course.
Anonymous
Physio. SD
New tips and tricks, many dynamic scanning techniques.
Anonymous
Hands on with tutors
Anonymous
Osteo. DW
The experience of the tutors.
Anonymous
Radiologist
Concise and to-the-point, you get what you asked for.
Anonymous
Physio. ER
Excellent explanation and analogies of anatomy to assist learning and recall.
Anonymous
Doctor.
Excellent presentations and clinical correlation.
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Physio. JR
Really enjoyed it and probably going to do the Intermediate course.
Anonymous
Very informative but not too much information, really practical.
Anonymous
Highly hands-on, one more day?
Anonymous
Radiologist. SK
Good to have a wide range of specialties present. Very practical and small groups
Anonymous
Sonographer. SC
Great course
John Evans
Osteopath and Senior Lecturer Oxford Brookes University
The whole course was fantastic - congratulations a big success!
Dr Ali Abassi
Consultant Radiologist
Excellent practical sessions with significant amount of time allowed to practice scanning. Constant tutor feedback was extremely helpful
Lisa Hughes
MSK Sonographer
It was a really useful course to rejuvenate my skills, what I did years back! Excellent use of landmarks and analogies throughout the course to assist learning.
Jo Daniels
Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist
Great opportunity to get hands experience with real time feedback. Constant correlation to clinical presentation throughout the course. A must do course for any MSK practitioner.
Mr Andrew Edwards
Orthopaedic Surgeon
The course was great fun! As an orthopaedic surgeon adding ultrasound to my practice will transform the client pathway and improve my injection accuracy and outcomes.
Geoff Gardener
Registered Osteopath
Excellent course. Feeling far more confident after the course
Anonymous
Consultant Radiologist
Very practical course, everything was perfect - the only way to learn MSK Ultrasound. Great machine to delegate ratio and lots of time to practice. The course handouts are very detailed and form a very useful reference.
Luke Millward
Physiotherapist
Excellent tutor demonstrations; clearly presented and at the right pace. The practical workshops were well organised and we had clear objectives with each session. The course was broken up into different joints. There was a lot of information to remember so this made it more manageable.
Anonymous
MSK Sonograher
Course was very organised and very enjoyable. These guys really know what they are doing.
Doug Tannahill
Registered Osteopath
Great mix of demo and practical; with excellent supervision and lots of time to scan. I will definitely comeback for another SMUG course.
Anonymous
GP
Lots of practise, great interaction.
Paul Hattam
Highly Specialised Physiotherapist and Lead Tutor Society of Orthopaedic Medicine (SOMMS)
Lots of practical scanning time and very passionate tutors. Looking forward to starting the mentorship programme.
Anonymous
Consultant Radiologist
New tips and tricks to help my scanning, lots of useful dynamic scanning techniques. Great to relate imaging findings to clinical presentation as the tutors are very experienced clinicians.
Gareth Davies
Registered Osteopath
I had never picked up a probe before the course. The course moved at an appropriate pace for my experience and the tutors accommodated the varying levels very well.
Mr Kailish Devalia
Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon
Excellent and inspiring course, concise and to the point and very approachable tutors. I will be back for more!
Anonymous
GP
Excellent presentations and clinical correlation. Clear explanations and analogies of anatomy to assist learning and recall.
Dr Dane Vishnubala
Sports Medicine Registrar
Really enjoyed the course. There is no other group to learn ultrasound with - these guys are the leaders in the field. I will definitely attend the Mentorship course to prepare for my DOPS exam with the Faculty of Sports & Exercise Medicine.
Anonymous
Radiologist Registrar
Very informative, really practical and cannot wait to put my new skills into action!
Sebastion Cencini
Sports Physiotherapist - Italian National Volleyball Team
Highly hands-on course with time to practice. The tutors were friendly and approachable.
Marius Fredriksen
Specialist Physiotherapist, Norway
Very practical and small groups. Excellent
Kjetil Nord-Varhaug
Specialist Physiotherapist, Norway
Overall a great course with great machine to person ratio and tutor therapist ratio! The day was a mix of short presentations and demos and then practical workshops. The tutors were very approachable.
Anonymous
Consultant Rheumatolgist
Focused, loads of hands-on, good tutor: student ratio. The tutors were very inspiring. Great small group sizes so lots of time to practice.
Dr Frank Johnson
Consultant in Sports Medicine, Canada
Good systematic approach to scanning, well directed to student needs. Great to have tutors with a mix of clinical backgrounds (radiologist, sports doc and physiotherapists).
Anonymous
Consultant in Sports Medicine Netherlands
Very good. Excellent anatomical explanations with clear scanning protocols and great course handouts. Thank you to the whole team again for an exciting and challenging few days
Anonymous
Rheumatologist A
Focused, loads of hands-on, good tutor:student ratio
Anonymous
Sports Doctor. JY
Good systematic approach to scanning, well directed to student needs
Anonymous
Sports Doctor. JG
Very good. Really good anatomical explanations
Matt Prout
Extended Scope Physiotherapist
Practical sessions were great, very close supervision and the teacher's were very passionate. Loved it!
Anonymous
Consultant Radiologist
Theory and practice - very clearly presented, excellent content
Paul Fisher
Lead Physiotherapist GB Basketball
Best course I have been on for years. Really challenges you clinical practice. Great tutors Chris and Rob - clear explanations and demos