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Clinician performing a musculoskeletal ultrasound assessment of the Achilles tendon and calf while the athlete stands in a functional weight-bearing position, demonstrating real-world sports ultrasound evaluation.

Muscle Ultrasound Is Only as Good as the Clinician Holding the Probe

Muscle ultrasound isn’t about producing perfect images—it’s about asking the right clinical questions. This article explores a structured, evidence-informed approach to muscle ultrasound that prioritizes technique, context, and clinical reasoning to support injury assessment, rehab progression, and return-to-play decisions in real sport environments.

Carlos Jimenez

Jan 23 min read

A clinician uses a linear ultrasound probe to assess a patient’s shoulder during a musculoskeletal ultrasound examination. The image shows real-time hands-on scanning commonly performed in sports medicine and athletic training settings.

The Complete Pathway for Athletic Trainers (ATCs) to Earn an MSK Ultrasound Certification

Athletic Trainers cannot take the RMSK exam, but they can earn musculoskeletal ultrasound certification through the ARDMS MSKS/RMSKS pathway. This guide explains the official steps: SPI exam, 150 diagnostic scans, and MSKS application.

Carlos Jimenez

Dec 8, 20253 min read