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Free Taster Webinar: Foundation Skills for MSK Ultrasound
Interested in musculoskeletal ultrasound, but unsure where to start?
Developing a clear understanding of how ultrasound images are formed, how different tissues appear and how to approach a structured scan is an important first step for practitioners considering the use of musculoskeletal ultrasound in clinical practice.
Join Mr Stewart Kerr, Course Lead, for a free live taster webinar introducing the Foundation Skills for MSK Ultrasound course.
During this one-hour session, Stewart will explore core ultrasound principles, basic tissue appearances, and relevant anatomical structures before demonstrating fundamental MSK scanning techniques. You will also gain an overview of the course’s online format and practical learning resources, with an opportunity to ask questions during a live Q&A.
Whether you are considering progressing towards the full PG Cert MSK or simply exploring how ultrasound could support your clinical practice, this webinar offers a practical introduction to the course and its approach to learning.
No previous MSK ultrasound experience is required.
Event details
Date: Wednesday 9th December 2026
Time: 7.00 – 8.00 pm
Location: Live online via Zoom
Cost: Free
Register now to reserve your place.
There are currently no dates available for this course. You can register your interest below:
Developing a clear understanding of how ultrasound images are formed, how different tissues appear and how to approach a structured scan is an important first step for practitioners considering the use of musculoskeletal ultrasound in clinical practice.
Advanced Practice Physiotherapist
Trained as a Physiotherapist, Sonographer and Injection Therapist, Stewart specialises in diagnostic ultrasound scanning and ultrasound-guided injections of the upper and lower limbs. Combining his skills, he can provide a specialised service involving detailed clinical examination, ultrasound scanning, joint and soft-tissue injections and rehabilitation advice for joint, soft tissue and nerve conditions of the upper and lower limbs.
Stewart holds degrees in Sport and Exercise Science (BSc Hons) and Physiotherapy (MSc) as well as obtaining a Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound and a Post Graduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal Injection Therapy. As a Physiotherapist of over 13 years, he commonly sees both simple and complex conditions of the upper and lower limbs in his practise. He has had a longstanding sub-specialist interest in shoulder problems and continues to enjoy this aspect of his clinical work.
Stewart is the Clinical Director at Life Fit Wellness and enjoys teaching Nationally on ultrasound education. As a former international badminton player, he is delighted to be involved with the Badminton World Federation Research Commission, where he is actively involved in injury prevention research.
Stewart is passionate about how ultrasound can enhance patient care if used appropriately and is interested in the training process, clinical education and competency. He is also involved with research both as an independent researcher and as part of the Badminton World Federation Research Commission.
Publications
Kaldau, Niels Christian; Kerr, Stewart; McCaig, Steve; Holmich, Per.
Training and injuries among world elite junior badminton players – Identifying the problems.
Asia-Pacific Journal of Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, Rehabilitation and Technology: October 2021 – Volume 26 – pp. 21-26.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214687321000194
Bradley, John; Kerr, Stewart; Bowmaker, David; Gomez, Jean-Francois
A Swim-Specific Shoulder Strength and Conditioning Program for Front Crawl Swimmers Strength & Conditioning Journal: August 2019 – Volume 41 – Issue 4 – pp. 1–17.
https://journals.lww.com/nscascj/Abstract/2019/08000/A_Swim_Specific_Shoulder_Strength_and_ Conditioning.1.aspx
Bradley, John; Kerr, Stewart; Bowmaker, David; Gomez, Jean-Francois.
Review of Shoulder Injuries and Shoulder Problems in Competitive Swimmers.
American Journal of Sports Science and Medicine: 2016 – Vol. 4, no. 3 – pp. 57-73.
http://pubs.sciepub.com/ajssm/4/3/1/index.htm
Week 1: Ultrasound Guided Injection Techniques
Topic
Speaker/Presenter
(19:00 - 19:15) Welcome and introduction
(19:15 - 19:45) Basic Physics of Ultrasound Probe orientation
(19:45 - 20:00) Break
(20:00 - 20:20) Alignment of probe with structure
(20:20 - 20:30) Supervised practice session on gel phantom
(20:30 - 20:50) Scanning the patella tendon - live demonstration and supervised practice
(20:50 - 21:00) Q&A Week 2: Normal appearance of structures and developing probe skills
Topic
Speaker/Presenter
(19:00 - 19:15) Welcome and introduction
(19:15 - 19:45) Review of session 1 and assignments
(19:45 - 20:00) Break
(20:00 - 20:20) Presentation: Probe Skills 2
(20:20-20:30) Normal appearance of MSK tissues (muscle, bone, tendon and nerve)
(20:30 - 20:50) Practical
(20:50 - 21:00) Q&A Week 3: Scanning on smaller structures and a joint
Topic
Speaker/Presenter
(19:00 - 19:15) Review of Exercises from session 2
(19:15 - 19:45) Intro and Practical -consolidate and develop key probe skills on a smaller structure
(19:45 - 20:00) Break
(20:00 - 20:20) Continue: consolidate and develop key probe skills on a smaller structure
(20:20 - 20:30) Normal appearance of a typical synovial joint - key tips for scanning
(20:30 - 20:50) Demonstration and supervised practice
(20:50 - 21:00) Q&A Week 4: Normal Appearance of structures and developing probe skills
Topic
Speaker/Presenter
(19:00 - 19:30) Review of exercises from session 3
(19:30 - 19:45) Interactive Discussion review of skills learnt
(19:45 - 20:00) Break
(20:00 - 20:30) Next steps in Ultrasound qualification - CASE accredited courses; PgCert, sources of information FSEM, CSP, POC Ultrasound
(20:30 - 20:40) Considerations for devices- requirements, infection control, safety, SOP
(20:40 - 21:00) Whistle stop pathologies to whet your appetite to continue
(20:50 - 21:00) Q&A The programme for each course is formulated by the course director and a description of the content and intended learning objectives is provided.
The biographies for the Course directors of each course are provided so that you can see their experience.
In order to perform image guided injections in your workplace you must conform to your local guidelines and competency requirements.
Our Foundation courses are specifically designed for people who have no previous scanning experience.
There are options available to buy, rent or lease these and other ultrasound products that we sell. If you are interested please inform a member of our training staff or email us at orcapod@orcamedical.co.uk.
When you have registered you’ll be asked to fill out a form which gives us your preferred delivery details. Your Orca POD will be shipped to you via DHL Express. You get to keep and use the Orca POD for the entire duration of the course and we’ll arrange the collection after the last session/assessment.
We provide pre-course technical support to help you from the time you receive your Orca POD. Our team is available for one-on-one meetings before and between sessions to support you.
When someone is unable to attend a session a colleague can attend in their place.
The Course Fee includes the rental of the equipment for the entire duration of the course as well as the tutor’s fee, shipping, CPD points and certificate.
If you would like more information about any of our courses then please contact us on orcapod@orcamedical.co.uk.
If you would like to book a future course or enquire about future dates please contact us on orcapod@orcamedical.co.uk.
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