This postgraduate certificate in Hand Ultrasound in Physical Therapy will enable you to adopt in your work methodology the most updated exploration methods for pathologies of the anterior aspect"

A large part of sick leave is caused by hand injuries, which make it impossible to perform simple actions such as opening and closing the fist and require the services of physiotherapists to recover mobility and lead a normal life. For this purpose, the use of ultrasound scanners is an excellent ally, since it allows the quick and rigorous detection of the extent of a pathology and, subsequently, the application of the most appropriate therapy to promote healing. Given the significant benefits offered by this cutting-edge technology, professionals with high skills in its use are in great demand in the Physiotherapy sector to optimize the recovery process of patients.

That is why TECH has developed this program, through which the physiotherapist will assimilate the most avant-garde techniques for the exploration of the different areas of the hand, in order to detect with solvency the possible pathologies and to carry out a detailed follow-up of them. During 125 intensive hours of learning, you will handle the most effective diagnostic techniques for both dorsal and palmar areas or increase your knowledge in the development of ultrasound-guided treatments to address injuries to the fingers. In the same way, you will adopt the most effective mechanisms to treat various pathologies of the knuckles.

All this, following a 100% online methodology, which will allow the student to achieve a first level learning through the management of their own study schedules. In addition, you will have at your disposal extensive didactic resources in modern formats such as interactive summaries or explanatory videos, so that you can optimize your teaching in a comfortable and attractive way.

Increase your knowledge in Hand Ultrasound in Physiotherapy to become a prestigious professional in this field"

This postgraduate certificate in Hand 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 case studies presented by experts in Physical Rehabilitation Medicine 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

Combine your learning with your professional and work obligations thanks to the convenient teaching system offered by TECH"

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 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.

Acquire, through this program, the best techniques to perform ultrasound-guided treatment of finger injuries"

Access a qualification that will provide you with the necessary didactic contents to perfect your physiotherapeutic skills in only 6 weeks"

The design of this postgraduate certificate has been made with the objective of favoring the acquisition of new knowledge in the field of ultrasound scanning of hand pathologies by the physiotherapy professional. In this way, they will increase their diagnostic skills and will be able to establish a subsequent cutting-edge treatment for these ailments. Your learning will be monitored by the following general and specific objectives outlined by TECH.

This postgraduate certificate will allow you to expand your knowledge in Hand Ultrasound in Physical Therapy, using the latest educational technology"

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

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

Develop a series of competencies in the use of ultrasound that will distinguish you from other professionals in the field of physiotherapy"