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Musculoskeletal Pain

Distinguish types of musculoskeletal pain and their underlying cause

Musculoskeletal Pain
CPD 10.5 hours accredited learning
Learning format Self-paced online, start anytime
Recognition Digital badge upon completion

Overview

The Musculoskeletal Pain course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal pain. Led by Dr. Huddy Fuller, this evidence-based course covers the pathophysiology of muscle imbalances, joint instability, and overload, as well as radiological insights and treatment strategies. Through interactive case discussions and practical assessments, participants will develop skills to diagnose and manage common musculoskeletal conditions, enhancing patient care in general practice.

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 Huddy Fuller

Dr Huddy Fuller

MBBS

General practitioner

A native Queenslander, Dr Huddy Fuller graduated from the University of Tasmania in 2012, and spent his hospital years in Launceston then Hervey Bay. He went on to complete GP Fellowship in NSW, choosing general practice because he believes it is the most important medical speciality for the betterment of people’s lives.

Dr Fuller has a background as an exercise physiologist and enjoys bringing this knowledge to general practice. He is experienced in skin cancer screening and management, musculoskeletal medicine, and chronic disease management especially type 2 diabetes. Dr Fuller focuses on an education and shared decision making approach to general practice.

He is heavily involved in the team sport Ultimate Frisbee.

CPD hours

Education hours4.5
Reviewing performance hours6.0
Total CPD hours10.5

Accreditations

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

Accreditation number: 448419

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine

Accreditation number: 38146

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Our short courses provide focused, standalone learning. If you wish to deepen your expertise, you can stack them towards a broader certificate pathway.

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