Musculoskeletal Ultrasound for Healthcare Professionals: Essential Examinations - IN-PERSON - June 6 and 7, 2026

MUSCULOSKELETAL ULTRASOUND FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS: ESSENTIAL EXAMINATIONS

Basic musculoskeletal ultrasound course in which you will learn the basics of ultrasound, the essential examinations of the lower limb and the recognition of abnormal findings, improving clinical reasoning in physiotherapy.

Date : June 6 and 7, 2026

Opening hours : Saturday from 09.00 to 19.30 and Sunday from 08.30 to 14.00

Location : Fisaude Headquarters (Madrid). Calle Sierra Filabres 1. Polígono Industrial La Olivilla. 28946. Fuenlabrada

Price : Was €220 . Now €95!

Teacher: Alvaro Navas

What you will learn:

With this course you will learn the basics of ultrasound, the essential examinations of the upper and lower extremities and the recognition of abnormal findings, improving clinical reasoning in physiotherapy.

Addressed to:

Course aimed at qualified health professionals (physiotherapists, doctors, podiatrists, etc.).​

What you will need:

- Enroll in the course

- Desire to learn

Content:

Modules:

MODULE 1:

Introduction, basic principles and introduction to normal ultrasound imaging (approximately 2 hours)

Seminar 1A: Introduction and physical principles of ultrasound.
Seminar 1B: Training in different imaging modes.

MODULE 2:

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound of the Upper and Lower Limb

Seminar 2A : Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the upper limb + practicals (approximately 6.5 hours)
2Aa: Echo-anatomy of the shoulder and arm joint complex
2Ab: Eco-anatomy of the joint complex of the elbow and forearm
2Ac: Echo-anatomy of the wrist joint complex

Seminar 2B : Lower limb musculoskeletal eco-anatomy + practices (approximately 6.5 hours)
2Ba: Echo-anatomy of the hip joint complex and muscle
2Bb: Echo-anatomy of the joint complex of the knee and leg
2Bc: Echo-anatomy of the ankle joint complex

MODULE 3:

Introduction to Ultrasound-Guided Interventional Techniques: Ultrasound-Guided Invasive Physiotherapy (approximately 1 hour)

Seminar 3A : Introduction to dry needling, neuro-modulation and ultrasound-guided percutaneous electrolysis (theoretical): explanation of the techniques and amplification of the physiotherapist's vision towards the use of these techniques.
Approximate schedule (variable):

Saturday and Sunday Schedule

Tomorrow MODULE 1 + ½ MODULE 2A
½ MODULE 2B + MODULE 3
Afternoon ½ MODULE 2A + ½ MODULE 2B

Teaching:

Álvaro Navas Mosqueda

Director of the Postgraduate Diploma in Ultrasound Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System and Peripheral Nervous System. Physiotherapist. Master's Degree in Emergencies, Disasters, and International Cooperation. Master's Degree in Instrumental Physiotherapy and Expert in Ultrasound Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System and Peripheral Nervous System.

Career

Graduate in Physiotherapy and Graduate in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences from Camilo José Cela University of Madrid. Master's degree in Instrumental Physiotherapy from Camilo José Cela University in 2020-2021 and Expert in Ultrasound Anatomy of the Locomotor System and Peripheral Nervous System awarded by Camilo José Cela University in the 2021-2022 academic year and Master's degree in the Study of Interventions in Emergencies, Disasters and International Cooperation during the 2021-2022 academic year.

She began her research and teaching career in the Department of Physiotherapy at Camilo José Cela University in Madrid. Her main lines of research focus on invasive physiotherapy techniques and ultrasound imaging of the musculoskeletal and peripheral nervous systems.

Academic background

Graduate in Physiotherapy and Graduate in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences from Camilo José Cela University of Madrid. Master's degree in Instrumental Physiotherapy from Camilo José Cela University in 2020-2021 and Expert in Ultrasound Anatomy of the Locomotor System and Peripheral Nervous System awarded by Camilo José Cela University in the 2021-2022 academic year and Master's degree in the Study of Interventions in Emergencies, Disasters and International Cooperation during the 2021-2022 academic year.

Professional Experience

Teacher Training at Camilo José Cela University during the 2021-2022 academic year.
Physiotherapist at Fisiosalud+, Axis and Improve throughout 2021-2022.
Scientific production

Navas-Mosqueda, Á.; Valera-Calero, J.; Varol, U.; Klich, S.; Navarro-Santana, M.; Fernández-de-las-Peñas, C.; Ríos-León, M.; Belón-Pérez, P.; Cimadevilla-Fernández-Pola, E.; Hervás-Pérez, J.; Arias-Buría, J. The Prevalence of Shoulder Disorders among Professional Bullfighters: A Cross-Sectional Ultrasonography Study. Tomography 2022, 8(4), 1726-1734; https://doi.org/10.3390/tomography8040145.https://www.mdpi.com/2379-139X/8/4/

He teaches at:

Degree in Physiotherapy
Master's Degree in School Health
Master's Degree in Continuing Education in Instrumental Physiotherapy
Master's Degree in Strength Training and Neuromuscular Performance
Diploma of Specialization in Invasive Techniques
Diploma of Specialization in Ultrasound Anatomy of the Locomotor System and Peripheral Nervous System