MSK Clinical Assessment Course

A one day course exploring evidence based assessment techniques for the entire spine and the upper/lower quadrant. 
With the use of differential diagnosis tools and invaluable insights into common patterns of pathology, alongside definitive special tests the delegate will be immediately prepared for a wide range of MSK patient presentations. This course is open to Physios, Sports/Rehabilitation Therapists, Chiropractors and Osteopaths.

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What will I learn?

Candidates will take away 7 hours of invaluable CPD enabling them the recognise most common MSK presentations in:

• Cervical Spine
• Shoulder
• Lumbar spine and SIJ
• Knee
• Ankle​​

Candidates will take away a multitude of useful and effective assessment tools which can immediately be put to use in their clinical practice. We encourage an open discussion format which will include brief lectures running alongside demonstrations and focal practical sessions to make up 7 hours of invaluable CPD. Unlike many other CPD courses Physioimpulse provide two experienced lecturers on every course to ensure you receive the time and attention you desire.
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Course Objectives

Following course completion participants will:

1. Be able to immediately recognise common patterns of symptoms.
2. Have increased confidence in their clinical reasoning.
3. Refine their manual handling skills to optimise patient comfort and allow effective information gathering
4. Learn subtle yet effective techniques to avoid common work related overuse injuries.​

Physioimpulse have specialised in MSK courses for the last 10 years and our one day courses are highly practical in nature and specifically designed for students, new graduates, Band 5 physiotherapists and those returning to work. The vast range of techniques covered however would be useful for all therapists looking to increase their manual therapy skills or those planning on moving into private practice. ​​
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Course Fee £160

Date and Venue
 2023 Royal United Hospital Bath Date TBC
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Book a Place

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01225 683007

Course Timetable

09.00- 10.30 Cervical Spine
Common Presentations
Subjective clues and clinical reasoning
Objective testing including VBIs and upper cervical ligament testing

1030-1045 COFFEE

1045-1200: The Shoulder
Common Presentations
Subjective clues and clinical reasoning
Objective testing including joint and labral integrity testing


12-1245: Lumbar Spine and SIJ (Theory)
Common Presentations
Subjective clues and clinical reasoning

LUNCH: 1245-1315

1315-1400: Lumbar Spine and SIJ (Practice)
Objective testing including ‘foolproof’ differential diagnostic and ‘definitive’ SIJ motion palpation and provocation techniques

1400-1530: The Knee
Common Presentations
Subjective clues and clinical reasoning
Objective Testing

1530-1545: COFFEE

1545- 1630 The Ankle
Common Presentations
Subjective clues and clinical reasoning
Objective Testing  

1630 Practice to Close

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