TRAINING IN INVASIVE PHYSIOTHERAPY – ULTRASOUND-GUIDED PERCUTANEOUS ELECTROLYSIS – APSE4 TEAM - July 4th and 5th, 2026 - IN-PERSON IN BARCELONA

SPECIAL OFFER 1ST EDITION IN BARCELONA

In this course, with Álvaro Navas as the instructor, we will cover the basic concepts of invasive physiotherapy with the APS e4 equipment.

DATE : July 4 and 5, 2026

SCHEDULE: Saturday: 09:00 - 14:00h / 15:00 - 20:00h
Sunday: 09:00 - 14:00h

TEACHER: Álvaro Navas

PRICE: €250 now €95

LOCATION: Plaça de Gal·la Placídia, 8, 8-10, Gràcia, 08006 Barcelona

Includes:

15 hours of specialized theoretical-practical training, with quality practices (only 3 or 4 students per team), Diploma accredited by Fisaude and Agupunt.

What you will learn:

GENERAL TEACHING OBJECTIVE:

- To give the physiotherapist the basic knowledge about the different bases of percutaneous electrotherapy (dry electropuncture, electrolysis, neuromodulation and electroacupuncture) for the treatment of the most frequent conditions based on the technology of the APS e4 equipment.

SPECIFIC TEACHING OBJECTIVES:

- To give the student knowledge about the advances in invasive electrotherapy and its treatment through physiotherapy with the APS e4 equipment from Agupunt.

- To give the student knowledge about the operation of the APS e4 device.

- To give the student the knowledge about the effects and characteristics of galvanic current necessary for the application of percutaneous electrolysis.

- To provide students with knowledge about the latest advances in electrolysis applied to musculoskeletal soft tissue pathology.

- To give the student knowledge about the anatomical areas on which ultrasound-guided percutaneous electrolysis will be performed in the most frequent pathologies.

- To give the student the most current knowledge about the percutaneous neuromodulation technique.

- To give the student the necessary knowledge for the most frequent approaches and their treatment with percutaneous neuromodulation techniques.

- To provide the student with the most up-to-date knowledge of dry needling techniques. - To provide the student with the necessary knowledge for addressing the most common trigger points and treating them with dry needling.

Syllabus:

- Biophysics of Galvanic Current and Tissue Physiology (1.5 hours)

• Electrical behavior
• Electrochemical effects
• The cellular biological response

- Neurophysiology of Pain and Modulation (1 hour)

• Mechanotransduction and mechanical inoculation
• Segmental and peripheral modulation
• Central modulation mechanisms

- Clinical Evidence and Therapeutic Combination (1.5 hours)

• Synergy with therapeutic exercise
• Combination with other therapies

- Safety, risks and contraindications (1 hour)

• Absolute and relative contraindications
• Specific risks
• Informed consent and legal framework of invasive physiotherapy

Practical part:

- Module 1: Configuration, safety and ergonomics (1.5 hours)

• Handling the different parameters
• Strict aseptic technique, field preparation, and placement of the return electrode
• Ultrasound skill: correct visualization of the needle bevel

- Module 2: Approaches to the Lower Limb - tendon and fascia (3.5 hours)

• Patellar tendinopathy
• Achilles tendon
• Plantar fascia

- Module 3: Approaches to upper limb and muscular pathology (3.5 hours)

• Lateral tendinopathy of the elbow
• Rotator cuff tendinopathies
• Muscle injury (scars / tears)

- Module 4: Clinical Reasoning and Integration (1.5 hours)

• Simulated clinical cases

Addressed to:

- Healthcare professionals

What you will need:

- Internet connection.

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