ADVANCED MUSCULOSKELETAL ULTRASOUND: UPPER EXTREMITIES MODULE - IN-PERSON MARCH 15 AND 16, 2025

Advanced musculoskeletal ultrasound course in which you will learn the basics of ultrasound, essential examinations of the upper extremity and the recognition of abnormal findings, improving clinical reasoning in physiotherapy.

DATE : Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th of MARCH 2025

OPENING HOURS : Saturday - 9:00 - 14:00h and 15:00 - 19:30h
Sunday: 8:30 - 14:00h

TEACHERS : Dr. Jaime Almazán

LOCATION : Fisaude Headquarters, Calle Sierra Filabres 1. La Olivilla Industrial Estate. 28946. Fuenlabrada (Madrid)

What you will learn:

With this course you will learn the complete examination of the upper extremity, analyzing the most frequent pathologies of the different regions, improving clinical reasoning in physiotherapy for carrying out treatments or referrals, as appropriate.

Addressed to:

Course aimed at qualified health professionals (physiotherapists and doctors) with prior training and experience in ultrasound.

What you will need:

- Sign up for the course

- Desire to learn

Content:

Modules:

1. BASES OF ULTRASOUND
– Brief reminder of ultrasound basics. Advanced ultrasound settings and image optimization

2. SHOULDER ECOANATOMY
2. 1. Advanced rotator cuff explorations. Insertion of triceps brachii into infraglenoid tubercle

2. 2. Exploration of the scapular notches

2. 3. Examination of the armpit (muscles and neurovascular bundle)

2.4. Analysis of abnormal images

3. ECOANATOMY OF THE ARM
3. 1. Complete exploration of the anterior compartment

3. 2. Complete exploration of the posterior compartment (route of the main nervous structures)

3. 3. Analysis of images outside the norm

4. ELBOW ECOANATOMY
4. 1. Complete exploration of the anterior face

4. 2. Complete exploration of the posterior face

4. 3. Complete exploration of the medial face

4. 4. Complete exploration of the lateral face

4.5. Analysis of abnormal images

5. FOREARM ECOANATOMY
5. 1. Full exploration of previous behavior

5. 2. Complete exploration of the posterior compartment

5. 3. Route of the main nervous structures

6. ECOANATOMY OF WRIST AND HAND
6.1. Complete examination of the palmar side of the wrist

6.2. Complete examination of the dorsal side of the wrist

6.3. Route of the main nervous structures

6.4. Dorsal and palmar examination of the hand

6.5. Analysis of abnormal images

Teaching

Dr. Jaime Almazan

Double graduate in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences and Physiotherapy. Professor at the Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Physical Activity, Sports Sciences and Physiotherapy. European University of Madrid. Specialist in Ultrasound Sonoanatomy of the Locomotor System.