ONLINE EDUCATION FOR SPORTS MEDICINE
Lower Extremity
Soft Tissue Ultrasound.
Build a clearer understanding of muscle and tendon ultrasound, from probe positioning to findings that matter in sports medicine.
For athletic trainers, physical therapists, and sports medicine clinicians.
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12 months of online access. No automatic renewal.
FROM FOUNDATIONS TO CLINICAL APPLICATION
Know what you are looking at.
Practice recognizing normal anatomy, optimizing your image, and interpreting findings in clinical context.
- Ultrasound Fundamentals
Probe orientation, image optimization, and the settings behind a clear musculoskeletal scan. - Quadriceps
Rectus femoris zones, central tendon patterns, and their clinical relevance. - Knee
The MCL, patellar tendon, joint recesses, and fat pads in the athletic knee. - Adductors
Key tendon landmarks and strain-prone zones in the proximal adductors. - Anterior Hip
Iliopsoas, sartorius, and anterior joint landmarks on ultrasound. - Hamstring
Proximal hamstring tendons and common strain locations. - Foot & Ankle
Ankle ligaments and tendons, plus the gastrocnemius–soleus complex. - Dynamic Ultrasound Assessment
Muscle–tendon behavior during movement and loading, alongside static imaging.
By the end of the course
- Optimize ultrasound settings and recognize artifacts.
- Identify normal lower-extremity muscle and tendon anatomy in two planes.
- Interpret sonographic findings alongside clinical context and recognize limitations.
- Select appropriate dynamic maneuvers and describe how findings inform clinical assessment.
A LOOK INSIDE
See how you will learn.
Preview a lesson topic, study an ultrasound image, and reveal an answer explanation.
Ultrasound Physics Foundations & Safety
Explore frequency, wavelength, resolution, attenuation, and ultrasound safety.
Full lesson available with course access.
Try an actual course question
Based on the ultrasound image shown, what is the MOST accurate diagnosis?
- A. Acute muscle belly strain of the semitendinosus
- B. Chronic proximal hamstring tendinopathy
- C. Conjoint tendon partial detachment with hematoma
- D. Complete proximal hamstring avulsion involving all tendons
Reveal answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Conjoint tendon partial detachment with hematoma. The image demonstrates a hypoechoic cleft and hematoma beneath the conjoint tendon (CT) at the ischial origin, consistent with a partial detachment. The tendon remains partially attached, differentiating this from a full avulsion.
YOUR PATH TO COMPLETION
Learn. Apply. Document.
- Complete the modules
Watch the required lessons and pass each module assessment with at least 80%. Retakes are welcome. - Apply your learning
Submit your clinical reflection and complete the course evaluation. - Receive your certificate
Confirm your professional details, then download your certificate and receive a PDF copy by email.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Credit information for your profession.
Athletic trainers
Pura Health (BOC Approved Provider#: P12192) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs). This activity is eligible for a maximum of 9 hours/ Category A CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational activity.
Physical therapists
The course provides 9 contact hours of online education. Acceptance depends on your licensing state's requirements. State-specific supporting course information is available for Washington and Missouri PTs.
Before purchasing for license renewal, confirm eligibility for your state. This course is not advertised as approved by every PT board or by APTA.
YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Carlos Jimenez, DPT, RMSK.
Sports physical therapist and musculoskeletal ultrasound educator, bringing experience in professional and elite sports to practical ultrasound education.
Learn to connect anatomy, scanning technique, and image interpretation with the questions you encounter in sports medicine.
Carlos Jimenez reports nothing to disclose.
Meet Carlos →Do I need an ultrasound machine?
You can watch the recorded demonstrations, review cases, and complete the online assessments without a machine. Equipment access supports your own scanning practice.
Does this include the in-person workshop?
This purchase covers the online course. Hands-on workshop instruction and its completion records are separate. Ask about team training.
I already trained with Pura Health. Do I need to buy?
If you already have active course access, sign in to your existing account. We check for access before offering a new purchase. If your course is missing, contact us before buying again.
Open your courseWhat is the refund policy?
All sales final, except where required by law.
Does completing this course establish clinical competency?
Completion documents your online education. It does not establish independent clinical competency or expand your professional scope of practice.
Build your ultrasound knowledge.
$299 USD · 12 months of online access · Self-paced learning
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