APTA attendees receive 15% Off the online course with the Coupon Code from our booth flyer.

 

Our Physical Therapy Essentials course was designed to:

 

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Empower everyday providers

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Make accurate musculoskeletal diagnoses

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Perform safer MSK injections guided by bedside ultrasound.

Course Curriculum

  • Ultrasound Basics Physics and Probes
  • Ultrasound Basics Scanning Technique
  • Ultrasound Basics Machine Settings
  • Ultrasound Basics Artifacts
  • Ultrasound Basics Summary

  • Intro to MSK Essentials (9m12s)

  • MSK Pathology Review Part 1 (16m42s)
  • MSK Pathology Review Part 2 (14m59s)
  • Osteoarthritis (18m32s)

  • Intro to Ultrasound Guided Injections (9m38s)

  • Diagnostic Shoulder (13m24s)
  • Diagnostic Shoulder Pathology (7m0s)
  • US Guided Shoulder Injection (22m0s)

 

  • Lateral Elbow Assessment (7m0s)
  • Lateral Elbow Pathology (9m27s)

  • Carpal Tunnel (14m38s)
  • Carpal Tunnel Injection (13m58s)
  • 1st Dorsal Compartment of the Wrist : DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis (9m50s)
  • 1st Dorsal Compartment of the Wrist Pathology (2m6s)
  • 1st Dorsal Compartment Wrist Injection (7m26s)

  • Anterior Hip Assessment (13m50s)
  • Anterior Hip Injection (12m25s)
  • Diagnostic Lateral Hip (6m41s)
  • Lateral Hip Scanning Technique (8m58s)
  • Lateral Hip Pathology (6m41s)
  • Sacroiliac Joint Injection (14m51s)

  • Anterior Hip Assessment (13m50s)
  • Anterior Hip Injection (12m25s)
  • Diagnostic Lateral Hip (6m41s)
  • Lateral Hip Scanning Technique (8m58s)
  • Lateral Hip Pathology (6m41s)
  • Sacroiliac Joint Injection (14m51s)

  • High Hamstring Diagnostic (10m55s)
  • High Hastring Pathology (9m58s)
  • Mid-Distal Hamstring Part 1 (11m7s)
  • Mid-Distal Hamstring Part 2 (11m57s)

  • Diagnostic Posterior Lower Leg: Achilles, Gastrocnemius and Soleus (12m25s)
  • Posterior Lower Leg Pathology (9m40s)

  • Intro to Knee Ultrasound (5m58s)
  • Anterior Knee (7m54s)
  • Posterior Knee (5m30s)
  • Lateral Knee (4m43s)
  • Medial Knee (4m34s)
  • Knee Pathology (10m58s)
  • Knee Injection: Scanning for Effusion (6m7s)
  • Knee Injection: Scanning Technique (7m15s)

  • Ankle Tendons & Ligaments (23m46s)
  • Ankle Tendon & Ligament Pathology (9m20s)
  • Ankle Effusion Evaluation (6m45s)
  • Ankle Injection/Aspiration (7m27s)

  • Plantar Fascia (10m47s)
  • Plantar Fascia Pathology (7m31s) 
  • Plantar Fascia Injection (13m53s) 

  • Cardiac Echo Case and Literature
  • Cardiac Echo Scanning Technique
  • Cardiac Echo Pathology and Pitfalls Part 1
  • Cardiac Echo Pathology and Pitfalls Part 2
  • Cardiac Echo Troubleshooting Part 1
  • Cardiac Echo Troubleshooting Part 2
  • Cardiac Echo Clinical Integration Part 1
  • Cardiac Echo Clinical Integration Part 2
  • Cardiac Echo Clinical Integration Part 3
  • Cardiac Echo Summary

  • Pulmonology Case and Literature (PT)
  • Pulmonology Scanning Technique
  • Pulmonology Pathology and Pitfalls
  • Pulmonology Troubleshooting
  • Pulmonology Clinical Integration
  • Pulmonology Summary
  • COVID-19 Lung Disease

  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Case and Literature
  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Scanning Technique
  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Pathology and Pitfalls
  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Troubleshooting
  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Clinical Integration
  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Summary

  • Renal Case and Literature
  • Renal Scanning Technique
  • Renal Pathology and Pitfalls
  • Renal Troubleshooting
  • Renal Clinical Integration
  • Renal Summary

  • DVT Case and Literature
  • DVT Scanning Technique
  • DVT Pathology and Pitfalls
  • DVT Troubleshooting
  • DVT Clinical Integration
  • DVT Summary

  • Skin Soft Tissue Case and Literature
  • Skin Soft Tissue Scanning Technique
  • Skin Soft Tissue Pathology and Pitfalls
  • Skin Soft Tissue Troubleshooting
  • Skin Soft Tissue Clinical Integration
  • Skin Soft Tissue Summary

 

Intro to Physical Therapy Essentials:

 

The Physical Therapy Essentials curriculum includes a total of 44 videos covering basic diagnostic ultrasound for common MSK complaints, MSK pathology as well as US guided injections (approximately 8 hours total of video lectures).

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44 Topics

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13 Modules

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8 Hours

  • Comprehensive Coverage: In-depth MSK training covering all major regions.
  • Anatomy-Based Learning: Each module starts with detailed anatomy to guide hands-on scanning.
  • Clinically Relevant Focus: Emphasizes common musculoskeletal conditions encountered in PT practice.
  • Flexible Access: Easily navigate modules as a point-of-care reference or for in-depth learning.
  • Evidence-Based Insights: Key literature references included to support clinical decision-making.
  • Interactive Learning: Embedded quizzes for on-the-go knowledge checks and retention.

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