Learn with an updated program which are the recommendations of the scientific societies about Shock Waves" 

Energy can become a great ally when treating injuries and chronic pain. In this regard, new therapies involving acoustic waves have been developed for musculoskeletal rehabilitation or, in some cases, to treat inflammation, calcification and chondral processes. Shock waves for therapeutic purposes in medicine are pressure waves that are generated quickly with a positive pressure phase, exerting sufficient force to cause cavitation in the fluid.  

For this reason, the Shock Wave postgraduate certificate program focuses on providing interested students with all the information they need on this subject. In this way, the recommendations of the medical and scientific society on the use of this therapy will be taken into consideration, as well as the realization of a complete study of the physical and biological principles of Shock Waves. 

All the content is available in a 100% online modality that provides the student with the ease of being able to study it comfortably, wherever and whenever they want. All you need is a device with internet access to take your career one step further. A modality according to the current times with all the guarantees to position the professional in a highly demanded sector.  

Discover how to use Shock Waves in therapies for patients with chronic pain" 

This postgraduate certificate in Shock Waves contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features of the program include:       

• More than 75 practical cases presented by experts in electrotherapy
• The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional 
• New developments on the role of the rehabilitation physician in the application of electrotherapy
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making in the situations that are presented to the student
• Its special emphasis on research methodologies on electrotherapy applied to Rehabilitation Medicine
• 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 postgraduate certificate will help you to learn about the indications, recommendations, contraindications and side effects of Shock Waves"

The teaching staff includes professionals from the field of Medicine, who bring their experience to this training 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 training programmed to train in real situations. 

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this, the professional will have the help of an innovative interactive video system made by recognized experts in Electrotherapy in Rehabilitation Medicine, with great experience.  

Learn from the best the application of Shock Waves in a medical environment"

It is a program with a methodology focused on providing you with practical cases to enhance your training"

The program has been designed to help professionals carry out a high-quality process that involves all the current knowledge and techniques in the sector of specialization of their interest. Through this approach, a series of general and specific objectives emerged to guide the path to be followed. In this way, it will be possible to generate a scientific discussion on the recommendations provided by the medical society on Shock Waves. At the same time, it will favor the learning of the indications, recommendations, contraindications and side effects of this therapy. 

Apply the knowledge acquired in your profession and face new work challenges" 

General Objectives

• Update the knowledge of the Rehabilitation Medicine professional in the field of Electrotherapy  
• Promote work strategies based on a comprehensive approach to the patient as a standard model for achieving excellent care
• Encourage the acquisition of technical skills and abilities, through a powerful audiovisual system, and the possibility of development through online simulation workshops and/or specific training
• Encourage professional stimulation through continuing education and research

Specific Objectives

• Discuss the recommendations of the scientific societies on shock waves 
• Know the physical and biological principles of shock waves 
• Identify the types of generators and focal applicators 
• Know the indications, recommendations, contraindications and side effects of shock waves 

Become a differentiating agent in your work environment and apply therapies that help your patients with their ailments"