Radiology for Manual Therapists

Aims:

Through the lectures and workshops in radiology, the aim is to give the student an introduction to diagnostic imaging and its possibilities and limitations, focusing on image diagnostics related to the human musculoskeletal system. The students will learn to interpret descriptions of X-ray images, including CT scan and MRI, and connect these to clinical findings.

Content:

The teaching in radiology covers methodology, procedures, picture analyses, as well as indications and algorithms. Radiological findings are related to clinical findings, focusing on the musculoskeletal system.

On completion of the course the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student has:

• basic knowledge about radiological modalities, technical composition and function.
• knowledge about practical execution of examinations with the different modalities
• knowledge about the principles in image analysis when diagnosing disease by means of morphological and functional changes expressed in different images, e.g. ultrasound, MRI, CT and X-rays

Skills

The student is able:

• to assess indications for use of different procedures, and be familiar with algorithms for explaining different clinical problems
• to adapt suitable treatment measures based on clinical information and the radiological examination

General competence

The student can:

• communicate theoretical issues, analyses and insights in the field with both researcher and the general public