Course Description

This course is designed to revolutionize how healthcare providers approach musculoskeletal pain and disorders. It challenges oversimplified methodologies, offering a more nuanced and comprehensive framework for assessment and treatment.

What You Will Learn

• Recognize the complexity of musculoskeletal disorders and its impact on diagnosis and treatment
• Understand the pain-time relation of musculoskeletal injuries
• Identify key indications, potential pitfalls, and the impact of technical investigations
• Comprehend the fundamentals of clinical exercise therapy
• Identify and treat risk factors to prevent recurrence and subsequent injuries
• Make evidence-based decisions on return-to-sport and other daily life activities
• Master clinical reasoning in musculoskeletal cases

Prerequisites

Students should have studying and/or practical experience in the (para)medical field. This course is designed for healthcare providers with a foundational understanding of medical principles and practices.

Course Topics

• Paradigm shift in musculoskeletal medicine
• Advanced history taking and clinical examination techniques
• Pain-time relation of musculoskeletal injuries
• Load and load tolerance factors in injury etiology
• Technical investigation: indications, pitfalls, and impact
• Multifactorial treatment approaches
• Risk factor identification and management
• Evidence-based decision-making for return-to-sport and daily activities
• Clinical reasoning through branched case videos

Who This Course Is For

• Medical doctors (both junior and senior levels)
• Physiotherapists
• Other healthcare professionals with an interest in musculoskeletal medicine

Real-World Applications

The skills acquired in this course will significantly enhance healthcare providers' ability to:

• Provide more accurate diagnoses for complex musculoskeletal disorders
• Develop tailored treatment plans that address the multifaceted nature of musculoskeletal injuries
• Make informed decisions about technical investigations, avoiding unnecessary tests
• Implement evidence-based clinical exercise therapy
• Guide patients through safe and effective return-to-sport or daily activity processes
• Prevent recurrence of injuries by addressing underlying risk factors
• Improve overall patient outcomes and satisfaction through a more holistic approach to musculoskeletal medicine