GP Cases- Acute musculoskeletal and sports injuries
Diagnose acute musculoskeletal problems and sports injuries.
CPD11.0 hours accredited learning
Learning formatSelf-paced online, start anytime
RecognitionDigital badge upon completion
Overview
The "GP Cases: Acute Musculoskeletal and Sports Injuries" course is designed for healthcare professionals to improve their diagnosis and management of acute musculoskeletal injuries. This course covers a range of common sports injuries, such as ankle sprains, MCL injuries, and concussions, providing evidence-based treatment strategies. Participants will learn effective approaches to initial assessment, classification, and management techniques to promote healing and prevent further injury. Through detailed case discussions and practical insights, this course enhances your ability to handle musculoskeletal issues in a clinical setting.
What you will learn
Recognise key clinical features and subtypes
Develop practical treatment plans using topical, systemic and procedural options
Identify triggers, patient factors and long-term management strategies
Apply evidence-based approaches in everyday clinical practice
Course contents
Meet your presenter
Dr David Pugh
Senior Lecturer, Exercise Physiology, School of Sport and Health Sciences, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Wales
Dr David Pugh is a Senior Lecturer in Exercise Physiology within the School of Sport and Health Sciences at Cardiff Metropolitan University, Wales. His global research agenda focuses on how regular exercise and physical activity can effectively prevent and treat cardiovascular and metabolic diseases across the lifespan.
CPD hours
Education hours5.0
Reviewing performance hours6.0
Total CPD hours11.0
Accreditations
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Accreditation number:448689
Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine
Accreditation number:38536
Continue your learning
Our short courses provide focused, standalone learning. If you wish to deepen your expertise, you can stack them towards a broader certificate pathway.
Progress to the full certificate course
Certificate pathway
Professional Certificate of Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine
Gain the skills to diagnose and manage patients with musculoskeletal conditions and sports injuries in primary care.
Certificate pathway
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