Spine Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Foundation: Applied Anatomy for Guiding Physiotherapy Practice

Why Choose This Course?

Spinal assessment has traditionally relied on palpation, a valuable skill for clinicians. However, palpation alone can sometimes fall short of providing the full clinical picture due to the complexity of spinal structures and the potential for anatomical variations. Gain the expertise to assess and treat spinal structures with unparalleled clarity, and elevate your practice with the precision of real-time visualisation. Be at the forefront of innovation in spinal assessment and treatment.

Why Spine Ultrasound?

• Enhanced Accuracy — Provides clear differentiation of anatomical structures, including variations such as hypertrophic facets or disc space narrowing.
• Real-Time Visualization — Observe segmental mobility and structural integrity directly during assessment.
• Improved Safety — Guides treatment options, including manual therapy and dry needling, with confidence and precision.

What You'll Learn

Anatomy and scanning of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, focusing on:

• Key muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves
• Layer-by-layer anatomy linked to common presentations
• Clinical interpretation to guide physiotherapy decisions

Includes 400+ pages of full-colour notes and ultrasound images designed for physiotherapy relevance.

Live training:

• Step-by-step guided live scanning practice in small group
• Identify key structures confidently
• Apply ultrasound knowledge to analysis and clinical reasoning

Instructor

Dr. Alex Chan, PT — DPT (USA), MScMani (HK), BScPT (AU), PDipIPM (KU)