Module 1: The Hip — Learn to assess the ball and socket (joint) and soft tissue structures of the hip

Structures Covered:

• Rectus Femoris (both heads)

• Iliopsoas tendon

• Gluteus medius & minimus tendons

• Hamstring origin

• Anterior hip joint recess

• Greater trochanteric bursa

Clinical Focus: Explore the anatomy of the hip, and give yourself additional diagnostic information as part of your clinical work up. Learn how to pick up subtle pathologies that are often missed on a physical exam—are with high-resolution ultrasound.

Identify gluteal tendinopathy, iliopsoas bursitis, and rectus femoris tears — with practical tips on distinguishing soft tissue injuries in clinic 

• Real-case scenarios: “Lateral hip pain in a runner”, “Hip flexor pain post-sprint”, “Is it bursitis or a tendon tear?”

• Learn about the benefits of MRI v US in persistent deep gluteal hip pain.

• Learn how to guide peritrochanteric or iliopsoas bursa injections using ultrasound

Hands-On Practice:

3–4 participants per station with instructor guidance. 

Module 2: The Knee — Layers of Load, Injury and Insight

Structures Covered:

• Quadriceps tendon & Rectus Femoris insertion

• Patellar tendon

• MCL, LCL, IT band

• Pes anserinus and hamstring tendons

• Meniscal margins & joint recesses

• Popliteus tendon

Clinical Focus: The knee is a workhorse—and one of the most frequently injured joints. This session dives deep into real-world scanning of complex structures under stress.

• High-yield assessment of quadriceps tendon, rectus femoris insertion, meniscal margins, and ligamentous support

• Pathology spotlight: “Is it jumper’s knee or early tendinopathy?”, “Locked knee — meniscus tear or effusion?”, “Medial pain after valgus strain”

• Learn to scan dynamically through the anterior, medial, lateral, and posterior compartments

• Learn to distinguish effusion, tendon pathology, and meniscal injuries using ultrasound

• Learn how to use US as part of your clinical assessment and indication for  MRI or sports medicine referral

Hands-On Practice:
3–4 participants per station with instructor guidance

Module 3: Foot & Ankle — Fast Moves, Fine Structures and Missed Diagnosis  

Structures Covered:

• Anterior dorsiflexor tendons

• Peroneal tendons

• Posterior tibial & flexor tendons

• Achilles tendon and retrocalcaneal bursa

• Subtalar and ankle joints

• Plantar fascia, Morton's space, toe flexors/extensors

Clinical Focus: From high-speed injuries to chronic overuse, the foot and ankle present a dense map of tendons, nerves, and joints — often underdiagnosed without skilled scanning.

• Spot conditions like peroneal tenosynovitis, plantar fasciitis, and Morton’s neuroma with confidence.

Key Focus Areas:

• Detailed scanning of Achilles, peroneals, posterior tibial tendon, and plantar fascia

• Cases like: “Persistent ankle pain after inversion sprain”, “Forefoot burning — is it Morton’s?”, “Heel pain in a weekend warrior”

• Learn to navigate the foot’s layered anatomy confidently

• Learn to identify tenosynovitis, neuroma, plantar fasciopathy, and subtalar joint issues

• Develop your point of care ultrasound skills, and integrate this into your clinical work up.

Hands-On Practice:

3–4 participants per station with instructor guidance

Wrap-Up: Case-Based Review & Q&A

• Real case images

• Common diagnostic pitfalls

• Open floor Q&A with lead faculty