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KU Leuven University

Mastering Musculoskeletal Medicine

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Overview

Musculoskeletal pain is one of the most frequent complaints seen in medicine. However, the methodology for diagnosing and managing these problems is frequently oversimplified, placing excessive emphasis on structural factors. Musculoskeletal conditions manifest in a more complex context, creating a need for a broader examination and treatment.

This course is aimed at healthcare providers, specifically medical doctors at both junior and senior levels, as well as physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals with an interest in musculoskeletal medicine. The course provides a comprehensive overview of often-overlooked aspects of clinical reasoning.

After following this course, you will feel more confident in assessing and treating patients with musculoskeletal complaints.

Syllabus

Module 1: General principles

Appreciate the complexity of MSK medicine. Understand the role of person-centered communication. Acknowledge the importance of self-management support.

Module 2: History taking and clinical examination

Recognize the pain-time relation of musculoskeletal injuries. Recognize factors related to load and load tolerance in injury etiology. Have a broader understanding of clinical examination

Module 3: Technical investigation

Define key indications, potential pitfalls, and the impact of technical investigation.

Module 4: Treatment

Understand the role of multifactorial treatment and risk factors on musculoskeletal injuries. Learn how to make evidence-based decisions regarding return-to-sport and return to other activities of daily life. What if therapy fails?

Module 5: Clinical cases

Integrate your knowledge through branched case videos.

Taught by

Koen Peers, Stijn Bogaerts, Liedewij Bogaert, Annemie Smeets and Feryal Ghafelzadeh Ahwaz

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