With this qualification, handle the most advanced techniques to explore the different structures of the plantar face and effectively detect a lesion”

Tendinopathies in the ankles, plantar fascia pain or nerve entrapments of the foot can be treated with the  maximum efficiency from a physiotherapeutic point of view thanks to the emergence of state-of-the-art ultrasound techniques In this regard, the benefits brought in terms of real time and objective evaluation of the injured tissue to optimize the rehabilitation program of the pathologies have led to the use of musculoskeletal ultrasound has become increasingly common in clinics. Because of this, physiotherapists who are highly skilled in its use are, nowadays, in great demand by these centers to offer first class services to their patients. 

In view of this circumstance, this academic institution has designed this postgraduate diploma, through which the student will expand their knowledge in the use of the most updated ultrasound devices to treat foot and ankle pathologies and, therefore, will develop avant-garde competencies that will favor their professional growth.  During 6 months of intensive learning, you will adopt the most efficient techniques to undertake the exploration of the different faces of the ankle or detect the existing lesions on the different faces of the plantar fascia. You will also increase your skills in the detection of ailments in the forefoot.

Thanks to the 100% online methodology characteristic of this program, the student will be able to manage their own study time as they wish in order to achieve fully effective learning.  In addition, this program is taught by the best specialists in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy, who will provide the contents with greater applicability in their daily professional work.

At the conclusion of this academic program, you will be able to identify and treat ligamentous ailments in the ankles”

This postgraduate diploma in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Foot and Ankle Physiotherapy contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of practical case studies presented by experts in Physical Rehabilitation Medicine and Physiotherapy 
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the process of self-assessment can be used to improve learning 
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies  
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments 
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection 

This program has a relearning system system that will allow you to learn at your own pace, adapting your study to your own academic needs”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience , to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.  

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.  

This program’s design focuses on Problem-Based Learning, through which the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic program. For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.   

Offer your patients the best services in the treatment of foot and ankle injuries thanks to the knowledge acquired in this postgraduate diploma"

Combine your professional and private life with an excellent learning by means of this postgraduate diploma offered by TECH"

The postgraduate diploma in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Foot and Ankle Physiotherapy program has been created with the aim of providing the necessary tools to the physiotherapist to broaden their skills in the management of musculoskeletal ultrasound for foot and ankle injuries. During the academic stage, they will adopt the most efficient diagnostic techniques in order to optimize their subsequent recovery work in the face of ailments. To reinforce your learning, the following general and specific objectives have been established.

Manages diagnostic and therapeutic procedures foot and ankle injuries, based on the use of musculoskeletal ultrasound”

General Objectives

• Learn to locate the different anatomical structures of the region 
• Identify pathologies for a correct treatment of ultrasound-guided rehabilitation medicine 
• Define the limits of ultrasound 
• Learn about the use of ultrasound in the framework of physiotherapist skills 

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Basic Ultrasound 

• Learn about ultrasound and an ultrasound scanner, its history and application to physiotherapy 
  Identify the ultrasound patterns of the different structure of the locomotor system 
  Study the different devices available in ultrasound and learn how to use them beneficially 
  Explain the use of ultrasound by the rehabilitation physician and its legal considerations 
  Describe the piezoelectric effect and the physical basis of ultrasound 
  Explain the different components of the equipment 
  Explain the production of the ultrasound image 
  Describe the terminology used in ultrasound 
  Define the types of images obtained by ultrasound and the different tissue patterns 

Module 2. Ultrasound of the Lower Limb: Ankle 

• Learn the sonoanatomy of the ankle 
• Describe the normal examination of the structures of the anterior aspect of the ankle 
• Describe the normal examination of the structures of the lateral aspect of the ankle 
• Describe the normal examination of the structures of the posterior aspect of the ankle 
• Describe the normal examination of the structures of the medial aspect of the ankle 
• Learn how to perform ultrasound-guided dynamic assessment tests for the ankle 
• Identify the most common lesions of the ankle, to ensure correct ultrasound-guided treatment and/or monitoring of their evolution 
• Describe the least common pathologies that can affect the ankle

Module 3. Ultrasound of the Lower Limb: Foot 

• Recognize the most common lesions of this zone, to ensure correct ultrasound-guided treatment and/or monitoring of their evolution 
• Describe the normal examination of the structures of the dorsal aspect of the foot 
• Describe the normal examination of the structures of the palmar aspect of the foot 
• Describe the least common pathologies that can affect the foot  
• Learn how to perform ultrasound-guided dynamic assessment tests for the foot 

Module 4. Ultrasound of the Lower Limb: Forefoot  

• Describe the normal examination of the structures of the dorsal aspect of the forefoot 
• Describe the normal examination of the structures of the palmar aspect of the forefoot 
• Identify the most common lesions of the forefoot, to ensure correct ultrasound-guided treatment and/or monitoring of their evolution 
• Describe the least common pathologies that can affect the forefoot 
• Learn how to perform ultrasound-guided dynamic assessment tests for the forefoot 

Develop a first level physiotherapeutic praxis thanks to the knowledge you will acquire in this program"