The postgraduate certificate in Leg Ultrasound in Physiotherapy will offer you the most up-to-date techniques to detect the extent of Tibial Periostitis” 

Tibial Periostitis and various calf pathologies are just a few examples of injuries that occur in the leg and require excellent physiotherapeutic treatment to ensure the recovery of affected individuals.  In this regard, ultrasound methods have been perfected to monitor and analyze the response to therapy applied with superb image quality, facilitating decision-making to expedite recovery in the shortest possible time. Given the benefits offered, physiotherapists are compelled to incorporate all the latest ultrasound advances into their professional practice to stay at the forefront of this sector.  

Because of that TECH has designed this qualification, through which students will master innovative procedures for examining injuries occurring in different parts of the leg. During 6 intensive weeks of learning, the physiotherapist will adopt the best methods for diagnosing pathologies in the anterior, posterior, and lateral aspects, or learn how to provide appropriate monitoring for patients with Tibial Periostitis using ultrasound. Additionally, they will delve into the implementation of state-of-the-art myofascial sliding tests for the calf-soleus to stimulate this injured area.  

All of this is done through a 100% online methodology that allows students to obtain excellent learning without the need for daily commutes to study centers. Likewise, they will have educational resources in formats such as interactive summaries or explanatory videos, enabling the adaptation of teaching to the format that is most effective for acquiring new knowledge.   

Master, through this program, the procedures for establishing physiotherapeutic ultrasound-guided follow-up of the patient with the so-called Tennis Leg” 

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

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and in 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 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 assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

With a 100% online methodology, this qualification will allow you to master the intricacies of Leg ultrasound without having to give up your personal or professional life” 

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the field 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 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 purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

Enjoy an academic program taught by top professionals in the fields of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy"

In just 6 weeks, you will acquire valuable skills that will allow you to advance professionally in your industry"

TECH has designed this postgraduate certificate with the aim of providing physiotherapists with the most advanced knowledge in the diagnosis of leg pathologies through ultrasound devices. Throughout the program, you will enhance  your exploration skills for different parts of this area, acquiring a high-level working methodology to boost your professional development. You will achieve this through the following general and specific objectives. 

Incorpaorate the latest advances in Leg Ultrasound in Physiotherapy into your daily practice to establish yourself as a cutting-edge professional in your field” 

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

• Learn the echoanatomy of the different structures of the Leg in all its compartments 
• Identify the muscles of the leg and the most common muscular injuries in Legs 
• Describe the normal examination of the structures of the anterior aspect of the Leg 
• Describe the normal examination of the structures of the lateral aspect of the Leg  
• Describe the normal examination of the structures of the posterior aspect of the Leg  
• Learn how to perform ultrasound-guided dynamic assessment tests of the Leg  
• Describe the least common pathologies that can affect the Leg 

Effectively address various pathologies in the Leg with the knowledge you will gain in diagnostic techniques through this qualification”