The postgraduate diploma in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Shoulder and Elbow Physiotherapy will allow you to master the new techniques of exploration of lesions in the anterior, lateral and posterior aspect of this muscle and this joint”

The diagnostic procedures used to detect pathologies that cause injuries in different areas of the shoulders and elbows have evolved considerably in recent years thanks to scientific advances. In this line, the use of ultrasound scanners is gradually becoming popular, which, with only a probe that sends images to a cell phone or tablet, provides accurate tests at a reduced economic and technical cost. These continuous innovations in the field of musculoskeletal ultrasound force physiotherapists to be constantly updating their knowledge in order not to fall behind and, consequently, to be able to offer the best care to their patients.

Faced with this situation, TECH has developed this postgraduate diploma, a program that will enable the professional physiotherapist to know the most advanced diagnostic methods to detect the pathologies of the shoulder and elbow by musculoskeletal ultrasound, as well as the techniques to subsequently undertake a therapy tailored to the injury of each patient. During this academic period, you will master the most avant-garde exploration of the anterior, lateral and posterior structures of the shoulder and elbow, or acquire the skills required to treat the different pathologies of these areas. In addition, you will develop modern tests oriented to analyze the flexibility of this muscle and this joint after an injury.

All this, through a 100% online methodology that will enable the student to combine excellent learning with their own personal and working life. In the same way, you will have first class teaching materials, developed by specialists in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and physiotherapists, whose contents are applicable in the professional environment.

Manage the most avant-garde techniques to treat tendon injuries that occur in the shoulder and elbow through this program”

This postgraduate diploma in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Shoulder and Elbow 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
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents which provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection work
• The availability of access to the contents from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

100% online and without depending on tight schedules, you will increase your skills in the postgraduate diploma in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Shoulder and Elbow Physiotherapy in only 6 months”

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

Its 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.

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the educational program. For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.

Become a first level professionalin the management of shoulder and elbow injuries by means of musculoskeletal ultrasound"

Develop your physiotherapeutic skills at your own pace thanks to the Relearning system of this program"

The design of this postgraduate diploma in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Shoulder and Elbow Physiotherapy is contemplated to offer the professional of this discipline the most updated techniques of diagnosis and treatment of different pathologies through this method. After this excellent academic experience, you will significantly enhance your  physiotherapeutic skills to be at the forefront of this sector, guaranteed by the general and specific objectives of this program.

Rigorously identify the most complex  pathologies affecting the Elbow and Shoulder, establishing the most appropriate therapy for each of them”

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 Upper Limb: Shoulder

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

Module 3. Ultrasound of the Upper Limb: Elbow

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

Adopt in your daily practice the latest advances in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Shoulder and Elbow Physiotherapy to boost your career in this field”