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About this course
This one day course provides an ideal introduction for Podiatrists on the topic of foot and ankle musculoskeletal ultrasound. All participants will complete the day knowing what ultrasound can visualise, the skills required, how it can impact practice and the next steps for developing competency.
Initially covering basic physics and safety principles of ultrasound use before covering core probe skills techniques and how to generate a high quality musculoskeletal ultrasound image. Commonly encountered peripheral musculoskeletal structures around the ankle and foot will be covered alongside case study examples of pathology, giving delegates a thorough appreciation of the role ultrasound can play in assisting with clinical practice.
This course acts as a perfect taster to help delegates understand more about the topic and what this may offer, prior to embarking on a formal training program provided by CASE or a University.
The Introduction to diagnostic MSK ultrasound course takes place at the Mary Seacole Building, Brunel University London, 8 Kingston Ln, Uxbridge UB8 3PN View Location Maps
This course will serve as excellent preparation if you are considering applying for an MSK Ultrasound PG Cert/CASE course or just want to get more of an idea on what ultrasound offers.
Small group working (max 3 per group) throughout the day on a mixture of ultrasound systems. This will provide you with a great opportunity to trial different styles and brands of ultrasound systems.
Pathology case study images and videos will be discussed and introduced at points throughout the day to further enhance your learning experience.
Ideally suited for:
Podiatrists keen to explore what ultrasound can offer your practice, prior to considering more formal training.
Accredited for CPD points by The College of Podiatrists
Our CPD courses provide practical knowledge but do not award a certificate of competency (excluding the Brunel PG Cert program). You must enquire with your relevant professional body to confirm if the skills covered within our courses are considered within the scope of your professional practice, and whether your professional insurance will cover you to use them in your practice. Ultrasound regulation is a complex issue. Any skills covered by the course should be maintained and developed through ongoing mentorship, peer support, and training. Please get in touch if you have questions here .
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EXTRA ONLINE LECTURES AND TUTORIAL VIDEOS
ONLINE MSK ULTRASOUND LECTURES 24/7
All course delegates who attend our MSK Ultrasound training courses will get unlimited access to online lectures by our course tutors. These provide a more in-depth appreciation of the topics outlined below. We are constantly adding to this selection, so keep your eyes peeled!
- An introduction to the Physics of MSK ultrasound
- An introduction to probe skills and orientation to the image
- Ultrasound system settings and knobology
- An introduction to recognising pathology on MSK ultrasound
- An introduction to quality assurance and professional issues of MSK ultrasound
GAIN ACCESS TO OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK MSK ULTRASOUND COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE
By attending our courses you will also gain access to your tutors in our private, Facebook community of MSK Ultrasound practice with specific groups for upper and lower limb MSK Ultrasound pathology, discussing anonymised cases and articles of interest. We also have groups for upper and lower limb guided injection techniques, discuss your techniques – what went well, what could be improved and what the evidence is. Lastly, but importantly we have established groups on training and governance.
Foot and ankle MSK ultrasound: An introduction for Podiatrists course outline
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| 9am - 9.30am | Welcome and registration |
| 9.30am | Basic physics of ultrasound – how are sound waves generated and how does it impact the image quality and understanding artefacts. |
| 10am | Orientating to an ultrasound image – What am I looking at?! and how do different tissues appear – tips and tricks and avoiding poor technique |
| 10.45am | Coffee break |
| 11am | The posterior ankle - Including Achilles tendon, retrocalcaneal bursa, the gastroc and soleus muscle groups. Mixture of demonstration, taught lecture and hands on practical session in small groups. |
| 12.30 | Lunch |
| 1pm | Anterior ankle recess and dynamic evaluation. Anterior ankle tendons and neurovascular structures.Mixture of demonstration, taught lecture and hands on practical session in small groups. |
| 1.45pm | Medial ankle – Tibialis posterior, flexor digitorum, flexor hallucis, tibial nerve.Mixture of demonstration, taught lecture and hands on practical session in small groups. |
| 2.30pm | Lateral ankle – Lateral ankle ligaments – AITFL,ATFL and CFL. Peroneus brevis and longus.Mixture of demonstration, taught lecture and hands on practical session in small groups. |
| 3.30pm | The Foot – 1st MTPJ, Plantar plate, Plantar fascia, Mortons neuroma, overview of midfoot articulations. Clinical focus on differentiation of symptoms in the forefoot. Mixture of demonstration, taught lecture and hands on practical session in small groups. |
| 4.15pm | Taking training in MSK Ultrasound further – next steps including ultrasound guided procedures – how to ensure you are competent. |
| 4.30/4.45pm | Finish and final comments |
Your Course Tutor
Stuart Wildman
Founder & Director
Mr Stuart Wildman
MSc, BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, HCPC, MCSP, PG Cert/CASE accredited Musculoskeletal Sonography, PG Dip injection therapy
Stuart is the founder and director of The Ultrasound Site. He is an Extended Scope Physiotherapist and Consultant MSK Sonographer working in the NHS in London. He has an interesting working week, dividing his time between Radiology and Physiotherapy, where he performs both diagnostic ultrasound and ultrasound guided interventions. He qualified from the University of Southampton in 2003 with a BSc Physiotherapy, and went on to gain an MSc in Advanced Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy at The University of Hertfordshire and a PG Cert in MSK Sonography at Canterbury and Christ Church University. Read more here
Stuart has spoken at the Society and College of Podiatry annual conference in Liverpool in 2017 on ‘Basic visualisation of ligaments around the ankle: Practical demonstration’ and has performed evening lectures for the London District Branch on MSK Ultrasound. He has also recently completed a ‘PodChat Live’ on the topic which can be found below.
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”This course is a must for anyone contemplating using Ultrasound. Stuart is a great teacher and is very patient in the practical workshops ensuring everyone optimises there skills to obtain the best possible images. I can’t recommend this enough . Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm Stuart.”
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