Musculoskeletal (MSK) Ultrasound Home Study Courses

Professions that benefit from MSK Ultrasound

Physical Therapist, Chiropractors, Athletic Trainers, Occupational Therapists, Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants,

COURSE INFORMATION

MSKUS

Description

Diagnostic ultrasound is quickly becoming the standard for musculoskeletal (MSK) care. MSK US is not a new tool but manual therapists, orthopedic practitioners and other rehab professionals are now, more than ever, understanding its clinical value. Adding MSK US to your evaluation improves the validity and reliability of your MSK diagnosis by viewing real-time images and motion analysis. Being able to visualize the soft tissue allows the clinician the ability to not only deliver the most effective treatment but to track soft tissue healing in a way that has not been readily available before. The MSK US home study videos provide a solid understanding of MSK imaging allowing recognition of normal and abnormal anatomy that are at the root of the commonly encountered injuries seen in clinical practice.

This course helps you create a foundation in the emerging field of MSK Ultrasound. You’ll learn musculoskeletal anatomy and sonoanatomy, probe placement, ultrasound guided imaging fundamentals and practical examples, pathology and ultrasound guided injections. Get in-depth training today and gain a solid understanding of the musculoskeletal ultrasound field, with plenty of virtual ‘hands-on’ learning that enables you to truly become an MSK Master.

Prerequisite

No prior diagnostic ultrasound or dry needling training or experience is required.

Learn about the Instructor

Dr. Moore is an extremely highly regarded and sought after pioneer, teacher and author in the quickly emerging field of musculoskeletal sonography. He teaches using straightforward and easy to understand teaching methods that have been deemed essential to shortening the learning curve for medical practitioners, medical sonographers, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, physical therapists and allied health professionals as they develop expertise in MSK sonography.

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LOWER EXTREMITY INFO

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Establish a solid understanding of MSK ultrasound imaging fundamentals
Recognize normal ultrasound anatomy of the Lower Extremity (hip, knee, foot & ankle and lumbar spine)
Be able to recognize abnormal ultrasound anatomy of the Lower Extremity
Understand common Lower Extremity pathology

AGENDA:

Module 1: Introduction

This module provides an Introduction to basic Grayscale Imaging and Normal Sonoanatomy

Module 2: Imaging Fundamentals

Session 1: Reviews the crucial nature of knowing normal sonoanatomy.
Session 2: Reviews Image Acquisition, Image Orientation and Image Interpretation Algorithm.
Session 3: Reviews normal Sonoanatomy. Clearly understanding normal sonoanatomy precedes accurate identification of pathology.

Module 3: The Hip

Overview: The Hip – More than Bursitis
Session 1: presents the single Anterior Hip image which yields much diagnostic information
Session 2: presents the Ilio-Psoas Tendon, Greater Trochanteric Tendons (GMin and GMed)
Session 3: the Piriformis Muscle, Sciatic Nerve, Prosthetic Hips, Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve

Module 4: The Knee

Overview: The Knee – Above, Below and All Around
Session 1: presents the Supra-Patellar Recess which is a common site for guided injections, Femoral Trochlea to evaluate osteoarthritis
Session 2: teaches the Infra-PatellarTendon, Hoffa’s Fat Pad, Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL), Peroneal Nerve
Session 3: the Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL), Medial Meniscus,Pes Anserine Bursa, Medial Plica Syndrome, Medial Patello Femoral Ligament (MPFL) involved in Patellar tracking diagnosis
Session 4: the Popliteal Fossa, Baker’s Cyst, Popliteal Neuro-Vascular Bundle

Module 5: The Foot & Ankle

Overview: The Foot & Ankle: Achilles, Plantar Fascia and More
Session 1: presents the ExtensorTendons of the toes, Tib-Talar Joint (Ankle Joint), Deep Peroneal Nerve, Anterior Talo-Fibular (ATFL) Ligament, Tib-Fib Ligament (High Ankle Sprains)
Session 2: presents the Peroneal Tendons, Calcaneo-Fibular (CFL) ligament
Session 3: presents the Medial Ankle (Tarsal Tunnel), Deltoid Ligaments
Session 4: presents the Achilles Tendon, Saphenous Vein, Sural Nerve, Medial Sub-Talar Joint
Session 5: presents Plantar Fascia, Plantar Plate, 1st Metatarso-Phalangeal Joint (MTP), Flexor Hallucis Longus (FHL) Tendon, Inter-digital lesions

Module 6: The Lumbar Spine

Overview: The Spine – Lumbar Spine
Session 1: presents the transducer selection for spinal imaging, patient position, the “Navigation Triangle”, the two long axis(LAX) angles of insonation, the Erector Spinae Muscles and Multifidus Muscles
Session 2: presents the Short Axis Imaging, Facet Joints, the “King Sign” and Facet Joint innervation
Session 3: presents the Sacro-Iliac Joint, SI Joint Injection technique, Long Posterior SI Ligaments, Ilio-Lumbar Ligament, Caudal Epidural Space

Module 7: Lower Extremity Pathology

Overview: Common lower extremity pathology
Session 1: presents the Anterior Hip Capsule, Acetabular Labrum, Psoas Tendon, Gluteal Tendon (GMin,GMax) insertions on the Greater Trochanter, Snapping Hip Syndromes
Session 2: presents the Sciatic Nerve and Piriformis Muscle imaging, Hamstring Tendons (Semi-Membranosus, Conjoined Tendons)
Session 3: presents the Suprapatellar Effusions, Quadriceps Tendon, Femoral Trochlea Osteoarthritis, Bi-Partite Patella, Infra-Patellar Tendinosis, Osgood Schlatter’s Disease, Infra-Patellar Fat Pad Impingement
Session 4: presents the Medial Menicus Tears, Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Tears, Pes Anserine Bursa, Medial Plica Syndrome
Session 5: presents the Ilio-Tibial Band (ITB), the often neglected Tibio-Fibular Joint, Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL), Peroneal Nerve, Popliteal Fossa and Baker’s Cyst, Tibial Neuro-Vascular Bundle
Session 6: the the Tibio-Talar Joint Effusions, Anterior Talo-Fibular (ATFL), Calcaneo-Fibular (CFL) Ligaments, Tib-Fib Ligament (High Ankle Sprain), Lisfranc Injury (Mid-Foot Disruption), Tibialis Posterior Tendon Rupture, Plantar Foot Lipoma, Plantar Fasciitis, Inter-Digital Neuroma, Plantar Plate Fracture

Module 8: Ultrasound Guided Injections

Overview: presents the needed mechanics and ergonomics to perform accurate ultrasound guided injections which produced optimal outcomes.
Session 1: discusses ultrasound images and the importance it plays in injections
Session 2: discusses Maintaining Sterile Field, Optimal Ergonomics for the procedure, Initial Needle Advancement (Puncture Site) relative to depth of target, suggestions for Needle Localization, and maintaining “Perpendicularity” to the ultrasound beam.
Session 3: discusses Out Of Plane Injections, The “Falling Star”, Beam Steering to enhance needle perpendicularity, Guided Injection Examples: Sub-Acromial/Deltoid, Gleno-Humeral Joint,Median Nerve, DeQuervain’s Out Of Plane, Medial Collateral Ligament, Calcific Tendinosis Supraspinatus, Baker’s Cyst Aspiration, Lateral Epicondyle, Intra-Muscular, Plantar Foot/Heel.

UPPER EXTREMITY INFO

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Established a solid understanding of MSK ultrasound imaging fundamentals
Recognize normal ultrasound anatomy of the Upper Extremity (shoulder, elbow and hand/wrist
Be able to recognize abnormal ultrasound anatomy of the Upper Extremity
Understand common upper extremity pathology

AGENDA:

Module 1: Introduction

This module provides an Introduction to basic Grayscale Imaging and Normal Sonoanatomy

Module 2: Imaging Fundamentals

Session 1: Reviews the crucial nature of knowing normal sonoanatomy.
Session 2: Reviews Image Acquisition, Image Orientation and Image Interpretation Algorithm.
Session 3: Reviews normal Sonoanatomy. Clearly understanding normal sonoanatomy precedes accurate identification of pathology.

Module 3: The Shoulder

Overview: The Shoulder – The Most Mobile & Vulnerable Joint
Session 1: presents Biceps Tendon at the bicipital groove and distally near the Pec Major Tendon
Session 2: presents the Supraspinatus Tendon and Rotator Cuff Interval anatomy and function
Session 3: presents the final two of the four Rotator Cuff Tendons… Infraspinatus Tendon and Teres Minor Tendon
Session 4: presents Acromio-Clavicular Joint imaging and Anterior Shoulder Impingement, then discusses posterior shoulder images of the Gleno-Humeral Joint, Spino-Glenoid Notch.

Module 4: The Elbow

Overview: The Elbow – A 360 Degree Evaluation
Session 1: presents the cross-sectional anatomy of the Anterior Elbow, Coronoid Fossa, Distal Biceps Tendon at the Radial insertion.
Session 2: teaches the Antero-Lateral Elbow Joint, Lateral Epicondyle(Common Extensor Insertion) and Medial Epicondyle (Common Flexor Insertion)
Session 3: presents Posterior Elbow and Olecranon Fossa, Triceps Tendon/Muscle, Ulnar Nerve imaging at the Ulnar Groove

Module 5: The Hand & Wrist

Overview: The Hand & Wrist – Complex Anatomy
Session 1: presents the Median Nerve Localization, Carpal Tunnel Measurement, Ulnar Nerve at Guyon’s Canal, Duyputren’s Contracture.
Session 2: presents the Dorsal Wrist Compartments 1 thru 3, DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis, Dorsal MCP Joint
Session 3: presents A1-A2 Pulley/Trigger Finger, 1st CMC (Carpal Meta-Carpal) Joint, Ulnar Collateral Ligament.
Session 4: presents the Triangular Fibrocatilage Complex (TFCC)

Module 6: Upper Extremity Pathology

Overview: Common upper extremity pathology
Session 1: presents the most common tendon pathology… Tendinosis.
Session 2: presents the Subscapularis Tears, Sub-Deltoid Bursa, Sub-Cutaneous Lipoma, Biceps Tenosynovitis (Fluid inside the Tendon Sheath), Subluxed/Dislocated Biceps.
Session 3: presents the Olecranon Synovitis of the Posterior Elbow, Subluxing/Dislocating Ulnar Nerve, Lateral Epicondyle.
Session 4: presents the Dorsal Ganglion Cyst, DeQuervain’s StenosingTenosynovitis, DePuytren’s Contracture, Median Nerve/Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Snapping Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Tendon, Dorsal Meta-Carpal Phalangeal (MCP)Joint, Synovial Fluid vs Synovial Hypertrophy.

Module 7: Ultrasound Guided Injections

Overview: presents the needed mechanics and ergonomics to perform accurate ultrasound guided injections which produced optimal outcomes.
Session 1: discusses ultrasound images and the importance it plays in injections
Session 2: discusses Maintaining Sterile Field, Optimal Ergonomics for the procedure, Initial Needle Advancement (Puncture Site) relative to depth of target, suggestions for Needle Localization, and maintaining “Perpendicularity” to the ultrasound beam.
Session 3: discusses Out Of Plane Injections, The “Falling Star”, Beam Steering to enhance needle perpendicularity, Guided Injection Examples: Sub-Acromial/Deltoid, Gleno-Humeral Joint,Median Nerve, DeQuervain’s Out Of Plane, Medial Collateral Ligament, Calcific Tendinosis Supraspinatus, Baker’s Cyst Aspiration, Lateral Epicondyle, Intra-Muscular, Plantar Foot/Heel.

$550+

Understand the ins and outs of musculoskeletal ultrasound scanners
Understand the role of musculoskeletal ultrasound in clinical practice
Understand the mechanics and ergonomics needed to perform accurate ultrasound guided injections which produced optimal outcomes
Gain access to our MSK ultrasound report templates

MSK Home Study Courses are approved for CEUs for Chiropractors and Athletic Trainers!

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LOWER EXTREMITY COURSE

This on-demand video series will establish a solid understanding of MSK ultrasound imaging fundamentals. Emphasis is on recognizing normal and abnormal ultrasound anatomy of the hip, knee, ankle, and foot. The lumbar spine will also be discussed!

$550

Understand the common lower extremity pathologies seen in clinical practice
Understand the ins and outs of musculoskeletal ultrasound scanners
Understand the role of musculoskeletal ultrasound in clinical practice
Understand the mechanics and ergonomics needed to perform accurate ultrasound guided injections & dry needling to produce optimal outcomes
Access to our MSK ultrasound report templates

MSK ULTRASOUND BUNDLE

Get both courses together and save! Want to improve your assessment and treatment skills for upper and lower extremity conditions? Start on your journey toward the future of MSK clinical care!

$995 _{regularly $1,100}

Understand the common upper AND lower extremity pathologies seen in clinical practice
Understand the ins and outs of musculoskeletal ultrasound scanners Understand the role of musculoskeletal ultrasound in clinical practice
Understand the ins and outs of musculoskeletal ultrasound scanners
Understand the mechanics and ergonomics needed to perform accurate ultrasound guided injections and dry needling to produce optimal outcomes
Access to our MSK ultrasound report templates

UPPER EXTREMITY COURSE

$550

Understand the common upper extremity pathologies seen in clinical practice
Understand the ins and outs of musculoskeletal ultrasound scanners
Understand the role of musculoskeletal ultrasound in clinical practice
Understand the mechanics and ergonomics needed to perform accurate ultrasound guided injections and dry needling to produce optimal outcomes
Access to our MSK ultrasound report templates

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MSK ULTRASOUND COURSE

MSK Home Study Courses are approved for CEUs for Chiropractors and Athletic Trainers!

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