PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

This 3 day program is specifically designed for Physiotherapists who wish to become adept in the use of real time ultrasound and who wish to broaden their skills into new areas of application.

All tuition is undertaken in a highly personalised, tailored fashion with intensive "hands-on" practical sessions allowing registrants to gain skills in the most cost effective manner.

SPECIFIC LECTURE TOPICS INCLUDE

• Basic practical ultrasound physics
• Knobology & Artifacts
• Probe manipulation techniques
• Necessary equipment criteria
• Designing protocols to suit your practice
• Scanning techniques in:
  • General musculoskeletal scanning
  • Transversus abdominus
  • Multifidus
  • Pelvic floor muscles

COURSE OBJECTIVES

1. To provide an overview of the physical principles and artifacts associated with real time ultrasound (RTU) in physiotherapy practice
2. To provide the scanning skills required for the use of RTU in physiotherapy practice
3. To provide an understanding of protocols required in common clinical situations
4. To provide an understanding of typical system requirements