MSKUS in the Hands of the Physical Therapist – Its Current and Expanding Utility: Part 1
Musculoskeletal ultrasound’s (MSKUS’) in the Hands of the Physical Therapist - Its Current and Expanding Utility: Part 1 is organized by American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM).
Release Date: 11/01/2021
Expiration Date: 11/01/2024
Learning Objective(s):
After watching this activity, jointly provided with the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), you should be able to:
• Describe procedures for ultrasound imaging of the low back,
• Discuss uses of musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging in the management of low back pain,
• Detect and differentiate between hemarthrosis and simple effusion,
• Identify hallmarks of tendinopathic involvement in pain causation,
• Consider the participation of multiple sources of pain that may impact clinical/rehabilitation decisions, and
• Recognize musculoskeletal ultrasound’s (MSKUS’) role as an extension of the Physical Therapy evaluation.