Course schedule

Medical Infrared Imaging in biomechanics and the use in sport medicine.

Postural deviations results in thermal imbalance. Thermal imbalance can cause serious damage combined with misguided physical activity and inappropriate intensity. Thermal imbalances can guide the type of exercise that may or may not to do.

The aim of this course is to implement the use of thermography for evaluation of biomechanics and muscle overloads during patient treatments. And also the thermographic identification of mechanical overload, assessment of muscle fatigue and injury prevention with thermographic biomechanical analysis.

Topics of this course

General Principles of Thermography

1. Historical Background

2. Uses of thermography

3. Anatomic and Physiologic Thermographic Basis

– muscles thermophysiology

– human being normal pattern

4. Thermographic Postural Assessment

5. Technical aspects

– Infrared Electronic Instrumentation (cameras & software)

6. Patient and laboratory preparation

– Artifacts: instrumentation-induced and patient-induced

7. Thermographic examination – Image acquisition

8. Thermographic interpretation (postural deviations, mechanical overloads, deficits)

9. Podothermography

Infrared Imaging is a method that does not replace current radiological techniques (radiography, ultrasound, CT, MRI). Infrared Imaging will show the physiological changes in the body reflected by heat radiation from the skin.

Medical Infrared Imaging in biomechanics and the use in sport medicine.

Topics of this course:
• Historical Background
• Uses of medical thermography
• Anatomic and Physiologic Thermographic Basis
– Muscles thermophysiology
– Human being normal pattern
• Thermographic Postural Assessment
• Technical aspects
– Infrared Electronic Instrumentation (cameras & software)
• Patient and laboratory preparation
– Artifacts: instrumentation-induced and patient-induced
• Thermographic examination – Image acquisition in biomechanics and the use in sport medicine.
• Thermographic interpretation (postural deviations, mechanical overloads, deficits)
• Podothermography
• Hands on with software

During the course there are several practical parts not noted in the program.

Day 1:
Thursday November 3
13:30PM –    13:45PM Welcome with coffee/tea
Start course program at 13:45PM till 22:00PM

Day 2:
Friday November 4
8:45AM –    9:00AM Welcome with coffee/tea
Start course program at 9:00AM till 16:30AM

During this course there are also practical sessions. There are infrared cameras available for those who have no camera.

After completion of the entire course, you will receive a certificate of attendance.

Hotel information:

Princess Hotel Epe
Dellenweg 115
8161PW Epe
The Netherlands
Phone. 0800-77462377
E-mail: reserveringen.epe@princesshotels.nl

To receive the special room rate, tell them you are from the Thermography group!

Special room rates:
Single room – 64 euro a night.
Double room – 70 euro a night.

• Included breakfast and tourist tax.
• Free internet / free parking.
• Rental bicycles.

-Kinesiology Thermography Course-

Medical thermography is the use of an infrared camera to measure thermal energy emitted from the skin. You will be able to see the physiological change and metabolic processes in an image we call a thermogram.Why should you use thermography? Thermography is very helpful to detect thermal imbalance in a human being. Postural deviations result in thermal imbalance. Thermal imbalance, combined with misguided physical activity and inappropriate training intensity, can cause serious damage. The aim of this course is to train you how to implement the use of thermography into your practice for evaluation of biomechanics and muscle overload. Thermographic biomechanical analysis is helpful in the identification of mechanical overload, assessment of muscle fatigue and injury prevention. Thermography is a very useful tool during patient evaluation and treatment.

Seemingly minor postural deviations can cause major problems in some clients. With help from thermography you can see the thermal abnormalities and develop a better treatment plan. You will see more than only the location of the injury.

What can you register with thermography?

• Soft Tissue and Ligament Injuries

• Spinal Pain and Back Injuries

• Vascular Pain

• Musculoskeletal and Sports Injuries

• Chronic and Acute Pain

• Muscular and Myofascial Inflammation

• Sprains

• Strains and Arthritis

• Joint Pain

• Nerve Injuries and Referred Pain

• Pain Syndromes

• Normal Function (Physiology)

• Trigger Points

• Bursitis

Thermography is very useful in detecting injuries, developing a differential diagnosis, following up on injuries and preventing injuries through postural thermal imaging assessment. Before pain arises, the thermal patterns will change!! The infrared camera is able to detect small temperature differences related to skin vascular phenomena such as sympathetic vasoconstrictor outflow and C nociceptor-induced antidromic vasodilatation.

Topics of this course:

• General principles of thermography.

• Applications of medical thermography.

• Thermography for the study of static structuranatomical structures movements – superior extremities, inferior extremities.

• Thermography for the study of movements.

• Thermographic quantification and qualification of physical and functional limitations.

• Thermal monitoring of musculoskeletal injuries development.

• Thermokinesiology in sports.

• Technical aspects.

• Infrared instrumentation (cameras and software).

• Patient instructions and laboratory setting.

• How to avoid artifacts: instrumentation-induced and patient-induced.

• Thermographic examination – Image acquisition.

• Thermographic interpretation.

Infrared Imaging is a method that does not replace current radiological techniques (radiography, ultrasound, CT, MRI). Infrared Imaging will show the physiological changes in the body reflected by heat radiation from the skin.

Kinesiology Thermography Course

Program:

Day 1:
9:00 –    9:15 Welcome with coffee/tea

Morning program
9:15 –  12:45

• General principles of thermography.
• Applications of medical thermography.
• Thermography for the study of movements – superior extremities.
• Thermography for the study of movements – inferior extremities.

Coffee/tea break around 11:00AM

12:45 – 14:00  Lunch

Afternoon program:
14:00 –  16:30

• Thermographic quantification and qualification of physical and functional limitations.
• Thermal monitoring of musculoskeletal injuries development.

Coffee/tea break around 15:30

16:30 Adjourn course program

Day 2:
9:00 –    9:15 Welcome with coffee/tea

Morning program
9:15 –  12:45

• Thermokinesiology in sports.
• Technical aspects.
• Infrared instrumentation (cameras and software).
• Patient instructions and laboratory setting.
• How to avoid artifacts: instrumentation-induced and patient-induced.

Coffee/tea break around 11:00AM

12:45 – 14:00  Lunch

Afternoon program:
14:00 –  16:30

• Thermographic examination – Image acquisition in kinesiology infrared imaging.
• Thermographic interpretation.

Coffee/tea break around 15:30

16:30 Adjourn course program

During this course there are also some practical sessions. There are infrared cameras available for those who have no camera.

After completion of the entire course, you will receive a certificate of attendance.

Hotel information:

Princess Hotel Epe
Dellenweg 115
8161PW Epe
The Netherlands
Phone. 0800-77462377
E-mail: reserveringen.epe@princesshotels.nl

To receive the special room rate, tell them you are from the Thermography group!

Special room rates:
Single room – 64 euro a night.
Double room – 70 euro a night.

• Included breakfast and tourist tax.
• Free internet / free parking.
• Rental bicycles.

Medical Infrared Imaging Course

Language: English

Lecturer: Prof. Dr. med. Marcos Leal Brioschi

For whom: Medical doctors, physiotherapists, employees medical rehabilitation clinics and other health care professionals.

Everyone interested in this course may sign in.

Program:

9:00 –    9:15 Welcome with coffee/tea

9:15 –  12:45

• Introduction Medical Thermography.

• Basic Thermal Science and Ambient control

• Laboratory preparation.

• Thermoregulation and Patient preparation.

• Infrared cameras.

• Image capture technique (practical “hands on” session).

Coffee/tea break around 11:00AM

12:45 – 14:00  Lunch

Afternoon program:

14:00 –  16:30
Medical infrared Imaging:
– in the rheumatology.
– in the neurology / neurosurgery.
– in the family doctor practice.
– and sports injuries.
– and surgery / infectiology.
– and rehabilitation.

During this course there are several practical lessons.

Coffee/tea break around 15:30PM.

16:30PM Adjourn course program

After completion of the entire course, you will receive a certificate of attendance.

Hotel information:

Princess Hotel Epe
Dellenweg 115
8161PW Epe
The Netherlands
Phone. 0800-77462377
E-mail: reserveringen.epe@princesshotels.nl

To receive the special room rate, tell them you are from the Thermography group!

Special room rates:
Single room – 64 euro a night.
Double room – 70 euro a night.

• Included breakfast and tourist tax.
• Free internet / free parking.
• Rental bicycles.

MEDICAL INFRARED IMAGING AND PLASTIC SURGERY

With the development of technologic advanced imaging by Medical Infrared Imaging, now is possible to study different patterns of emissivity, corresponding to skin and muscle circulation.

With appropriated training, it is possible to use Medical Infrared Imaging in many situations in Plastic Surgery:

• Evaluation of the microcirculation for skin flaps all over the body.
• Evaluation of the main source vessel for breast and abdominal surgeries.
• Identification of the main vessel for different types of flaps, for aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries.
• Postoperatory evaluation of ischemic tissue and bad perfused tissue.
• Continued evaluation of necrosis before debridement, based on the microcirculation.
• Evaluation of viability before amputation.
• Mammary identity (pre and postoperatory evaluation, follow-up).
• Functional evaluation of mammary implants (micro-linkaged).
• Evaluation of the chronic ulcers, decubitus ulcers, burns.
• Evaluation of necrosis, epiteliolisis, suture dehiscence.
• Intra-operatory evaluation of free flaps (perfusion, twisted pedicle, spam and reperfusion).
• Functional diagnosis of the graft receptor area (atrophic receptive area).
• Evaluation of the carpal syndrome (vascular and nervous compression).
• Evaluation of the compartmental syndrome.
• Functional evaluation of the hand.
• Evaluation of the Facial Palsy.
• Prediction of infection in surgical wounds.
• Evaluation of skin damage in laser treatments.

Advantages of Medical Infrared Imaging:

• No pain
• No contact
• No contrast
• No harmful radiation
• Possibility to repeat
• No wasting time
• Made by the surgeon

Medical Infrared Imaging in Plastic Surgery Course

Course schedule:
Registration: 5:00pm – 5:15pm
5:15pm – 6:15pm Diner
6:30pm – 10:30pm Presentations

Dr. med. Cristina Nogueira, Plastic surgeon will discuss the topics below:
– Evaluation of the microcirculation for skin flaps all over the body.
– Evaluation of the main source vessel for breast and abdominal surgeries.
– Identification of the main vessel for different types of flaps, for aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries.
– Postoperatory evaluation of ischemic tissue and bad perfused tissue.
– Continued evaluation of necrosis before debridement, based on the microcirculation.
– Evaluation of viability before amputation.
– Mammary identity (pre and postoperatory evaluation, follow-up).
– Functional evaluation of mammary implants (micro-linkaged).
– Evaluation of the chronic ulcers, decubitus ulcers, burns.
– Evaluation of necrosis, epiteliolisis, suture dehiscence.
– Intra-operatory evaluation of free flaps (perfusion, twisted pedicle, spam and reperfusion).
– Functional diagnosis of the graft receptor area (atrophic receptive area).
– Evaluation of the carpal syndrome (vascular and nervous compression).
– Evaluation of the compartmental syndrome.
– Functional evaluation of the hand.
– Evaluation of the Facial Palsy.
– Prediction of infection in surgical wounds.
– Evaluation of skin damage in laser treatments.

Guest speakers

• Thermographic Assessment of Perforatic Arteries by Dr. med. W. Theuvenet, plastic surgeon (Gelre ziekenhuizen, Apeldoorn).
• (Title coming soon.) by Dr. med. Carolien Wever, plastic surgeon (Gelre ziekenhuizen, Apeldoorn)

Download program

Hotel information:

Princess Hotel Epe
Dellenweg 115
8161PW Epe
The Netherlands
Phone. 0800-77462377
E-mail: reserveringen.epe@princesshotels.nl

To receive the special room rate, tell them you are from the Thermography group!

Special room rates:
Single room – 64 euro a night.
Double room – 70 euro a night.

• Included breakfast and tourist tax.
• Free internet / free parking.
• Rental bicycles.

Medical Infrared Imaging in biomechanics and the use in sport medicine.

Postural deviations results in thermal imbalance. Thermal imbalance can cause serious damage combined with misguided physical activity and inappropriate intensity. Thermal imbalances can guide the type of exercise that may or may not to do.

The aim of this course is to implement the use of thermography for evaluation of biomechanics and muscle overloads during patient treatments. And also the thermographic identification of mechanical overload, assessment of muscle fatigue and injury prevention with thermographic biomechanical analysis.

Topics of this course

General Principles of Thermography

1. Historical Background

2. Uses of thermography

3. Anatomic and Physiologic Thermographic Basis

– muscles thermophysiology

– human being normal pattern

4. Thermographic Postural Assessment

5. Technical aspects

– Infrared Electronic Instrumentation (cameras & software)

6. Patient and laboratory preparation

– Artifacts: instrumentation-induced and patient-induced

7. Thermographic examination – Image acquisition

8. Thermographic interpretation (postural deviations, mechanical overloads, deficits)

9. Podothermography

Infrared Imaging is a method that does not replace current radiological techniques (radiography, ultrasound, CT, MRI). Infrared Imaging will show the physiological changes in the body reflected by heat radiation from the skin.

Medical Infrared Imaging in biomechanics and the use in sport medicine.

Program:

Day 1:

9:00 –    9:15 Welcome with coffee/tea

Morning program
9:15 –  12:45

General Principles of Thermography

• Historical Background
• Uses of medical thermography
• Anatomic and Physiologic Thermographic Basis
• Muscles thermophysiology
• Human being normal pattern

Coffee/tea break around 11:00AM
12:45 – 14:00  Lunch

Afternoon program:
14:00 –  16:30

• Thermographic Postural Assessment
• Technical aspects
• Infrared Electronic Instrumentation (cameras & software)

Coffee/tea break around 15:30PM.
16:30 Adjourn course program

Day 2:

9:00 –    9:15 Welcome with coffee/tea

Morning program
9:15 –  12:45

• Patient and laboratory preparation
• Artifacts: instrumentation-induced and patient-induced
• Thermographic examination – Image acquisition in biomechanics and the use in sport medicine.
• Thermographic interpretation (postural deviations, mechanical overloads, deficits)

Coffee/tea break around 11:00AM
12:45 – 14:00  Lunch

Afternoon program:
14:00 –  16:30

• Podothermography
• Hands on with software

Coffee/tea break around 15:30PM.
16:30 Adjourn course program

During this course there are also some practical sessions. There are infrared cameras available for those who have no camera.

After completion of the entire course, you will receive a certificate of attendance.

Hotel information:

Princess Hotel Epe
Dellenweg 115
8161PW Epe
The Netherlands
Phone. 0800-77462377
E-mail: reserveringen.epe@princesshotels.nl

To receive the special room rate, tell them you are from the Thermography group!

Special room rates:
Single room – 64 euro a night.
Double room – 70 euro a night.

• Included breakfast and tourist tax.
• Free internet / free parking.
• Rental bicycles.

-Kinesiology Thermography Course-

Medical thermography is the use of an infrared camera to measure thermal energy emitted from the skin. You will be able to see the physiological change and metabolic processes in an image we call a thermogram.Why should you use thermography? Thermography is very helpful to detect thermal imbalance in a human being. Postural deviations result in thermal imbalance. Thermal imbalance, combined with misguided physical activity and inappropriate training intensity, can cause serious damage. The aim of this course is to train you how to implement the use of thermography into your practice for evaluation of biomechanics and muscle overload. Thermographic biomechanical analysis is helpful in the identification of mechanical overload, assessment of muscle fatigue and injury prevention. Thermography is a very useful tool during patient evaluation and treatment.

Seemingly minor postural deviations can cause major problems in some clients. With help from thermography you can see the thermal abnormalities and develop a better treatment plan. You will see more than only the location of the injury.

What can you register with thermography?

• Soft Tissue and Ligament Injuries

• Spinal Pain and Back Injuries

• Vascular Pain

• Musculoskeletal and Sports Injuries

• Chronic and Acute Pain

• Muscular and Myofascial Inflammation

• Sprains

• Strains and Arthritis

• Joint Pain

• Nerve Injuries and Referred Pain

• Pain Syndromes

• Normal Function (Physiology)

• Trigger Points

• Bursitis

Thermography is very useful in detecting injuries, developing a differential diagnosis, following up on injuries and preventing injuries through postural thermal imaging assessment. Before pain arises, the thermal patterns will change!! The infrared camera is able to detect small temperature differences related to skin vascular phenomena such as sympathetic vasoconstrictor outflow and C nociceptor-induced antidromic vasodilatation.

Topics of this course:

• General principles of thermography.

• Applications of medical thermography.

• Thermography for the study of static structuranatomical structures movements – superior extremities, inferior extremities.

• Thermography for the study of movements.

• Thermographic quantification and qualification of physical and functional limitations.

• Thermal monitoring of musculoskeletal injuries development.

• Thermokinesiology in sports.

• Technical aspects.

• Infrared instrumentation (cameras and software).

• Patient instructions and laboratory setting.

• How to avoid artifacts: instrumentation-induced and patient-induced.

• Thermographic examination – Image acquisition.

• Thermographic interpretation.

Infrared Imaging is a method that does not replace current radiological techniques (radiography, ultrasound, CT, MRI). Infrared Imaging will show the physiological changes in the body reflected by heat radiation from the skin.

Kinesiology Thermography Course

Program:

Day 1:
9:00 –    9:15 Welcome with coffee/tea

Morning program
9:15 –  12:45

• General principles of thermography.
• Applications of medical thermography.
• Thermography for the study of movements – superior extremities.
• Thermography for the study of movements – inferior extremities.

Coffee/tea break around 11:00AM

12:45 – 14:00  Lunch

Afternoon program:
14:00 –  16:30

• Thermographic quantification and qualification of physical and functional limitations.
• Thermal monitoring of musculoskeletal injuries development.

Coffee/tea break around 15:30

16:30 Adjourn course program

Day 2:
9:00 –    9:15 Welcome with coffee/tea

Morning program
9:15 –  12:45

• Thermokinesiology in sports.
• Technical aspects.
• Infrared instrumentation (cameras and software).
• Patient instructions and laboratory setting.
• How to avoid artifacts: instrumentation-induced and patient-induced.

Coffee/tea break around 11:00AM

12:45 – 14:00  Lunch

Afternoon program:
14:00 –  16:30

• Thermographic examination – Image acquisition in kinesiology infrared imaging.
• Thermographic interpretation.

Coffee/tea break around 15:30

16:30 Adjourn course program

During this course there are also some practical sessions. There are infrared cameras available for those who have no camera.

After completion of the entire course, you will receive a certificate of attendance.

Hotel information:

Princess Hotel Epe
Dellenweg 115
8161PW Epe
The Netherlands
Phone. 0800-77462377
E-mail: reserveringen.epe@princesshotels.nl

To receive the special room rate, tell them you are from the Thermography group!

Special room rates:
Single room – 64 euro a night.
Double room – 70 euro a night.

• Included breakfast and tourist tax.
• Free internet / free parking.
• Rental bicycles.

The use of Medical Infrared Imaging in Rehabilitation Medicine

Thermoguided Treatments in Pain Medicine
In theory and practice
October 30, 31 and November 1, 2015

What is Medical infrared Imaging (Thermography) 
Medical infrared imaging (MII) provides a non-radiating and contact-free method to display sympathetic skin vasomotor response, inflammation or vascular skin perfusion. Skin galvanic impedance, vasomotor and sudomotor functioning can be assessed through infrared skin response studies. The efficiency of new high definition MII systems make it a valuable auxiliary for detecting thermal abnormalities characterized by
increases or reductions in skin heat.

During this course, there are many practical lessons!!

Topics of this course:

• Introduction Medical Thermography.
• Basic Thermal Science and Ambient control (temperature control).
• Infrared cameras.
• Image capture technique (practical “hands on” session).
• Laboratory preparation.
• Thermoregulation and Patient preparation.
• Qualitative and Quantitative analysis (practical session with software).
• Report Preparation Thermography (practical session with software).
• Myofascial pain (Muscle Tear, Musculoligamentous Spasm, Referred Pain Syndrome, Trigger Points)
• Tendonitis, Bursitis, Ligament Tear, Sprain/Strain
• Peripheral Nerve Injuries (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Nerves Impingement)
• Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, Causalgia
• Thermographic quantification and qualification of physical and functional limitations
• Lumbar pain (Nerve Root Irritation, Facet Syndromes, Disc disease)
• Inflammatory Diseases/Synovitis/arthritis
• Orofacial pain (Trigeminal Neuralgia, Temporal Arteritis, TMJ Dysfunction)
• Headache Evaluation
• Fibromyalgia
  In fibromyalgia patients, Medical Infrared Imaging is very helpful to make a differentiation between Fibromyalgia pain and pain caused by another problem or illness.

Medical Infrared Imaging is a method that does not replace current radiological techniques (as radiography, ultrasound, CT, MRI). Infrared Imaging will show the physiological changes in the body reflected by microcirculation, inflammatory, metabolic and sympathetic changes from the skin.

The use of Medical Infrared Imaging in Rehabilitation Medicine

Thermoguided Treatments in Pain Medicine
In theory and practice
October 30, 31 and November 1, 2015

Course fee: 1750 euro incl. 21% VAT

This is including:

• Welcome dinner on October 29th at 7:00PM
• Coffee / Tea / Lunch
• Pen and notebook
• Software

After completion of the entire course, you will receive a certificate of attendance.

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Sign Up before October 6th

Schedule

October 29^th
First possibility for registration: 6:30PM in the room nearby the registration desk in Hotel Princess, Epe
At 7:00PM Welcome dinner
We start to travel at 7:00PM to the restaurant, 3 minutes by car. (Let us know if you need transport!)

October 30^th
The course venue will be 5 minutes by car or 8 minutes by bicycle from the hotel. (Let us know if you need transport!)
Second possibility for registration at the course venue:
8:30AM – 9:00AM Welcome with coffee/tea and registration.
We start at 9:00AM
Adjourn: 5:30PM

October 31^st
8:15AM – 8:30AM Welcome with coffee/tea
We start at 8:30AM
Adjourn: 5:30PM

November 1^st
8:15AM – 8:30AM Welcome with coffee/tea
We start at 8:30AM
Adjourn: 5:30PM

Hotel information:

Princess Hotel Epe
Dellenweg 115
8161PW Epe
The Netherlands
Phone. 0800-77462377
E-mail: reserveringen.epe@princesshotels.nl

To receive the special room rate, tell them you are from the Thermography group!

Special room rates:
Single room – 64 euro a night.
Double room – 70 euro a night.

• Included breakfast and tourist tax.
• Free internet / free parking.
• Rental bicycles.

-Medical Thermography-

Medical thermography is the use of an infrared camera to measure thermal energy emitted from the skin. You will be able to see the physiological change and metabolic processes in an image we call a thermogram.

Thermography is very useful in detecting injuries, developing a differential diagnosis, following up on injuries and preventing injuries through postural thermal imaging assessment. Before pain arises, the thermal patterns will change!! The infrared camera is able to detect small temperature differences related to skin vascular phenomena such as sympathetic vasoconstrictor outflow and C nociceptor-induced antidromic vasodilatation.

Course description:
Medical Thermography Course for measurement and analysis of naturally emitted infrared radiation from the human skin surface. Using infrared cameras and preparation of reports for Medical Thermography.

Topics of this course:

• Introduction Medical Thermography.
• Basic Thermal Science and Ambient control (moisturemeters, temperature control).
• Infrared cameras.
• Image capture technique (practical “hands on” session).
• Laboratory preparation.
• Thermoregulation and Patient preparation.
• Qualitative and Quantitative analysis (practical session with software).
• Report Preparation Thermography (practical session with software).

Course fee:
Early bird registration:
Sign Up and pay before December 31th 2014:
400 euro (incl. 21% VAT) (330,58 euro excl. VAT)

Regular registration:
Sign Up and pay before April 1st:
430 euro (incl. 21% VAT) (355,37 euro excl. VAT)

Late registration:
After April 1st:
460 euro (incl. 21% VAT) (380,17 euro excl. VAT)

-Thermoguided Treatments in Pain Medicine Course-

Medical infrared imaging (MII) provides a non-radiating and contact-free method to display sympathetic skin vasomotor response, inflammation or vascular skin perfusion. Skin galvanic impedance, vasomotor and sudomotor functioning can be assessed through infrared skin response studies. The efficiency of new high definition MII systems make it a valuable auxiliary for detecting thermal abnormalities characterized by increases or reductions in skin heat.

MII represents an objective measure capable of documenting myofascial trigger points that could be corroborated by local palpation, quantitatively measured by pressure threshold over the involved area and ultrasound imaging. Early diagnosis is valuable because successful therapy of muscular and fascial diseases depends on prompt treatment of the acute injury. Delay in therapy decreases the chances for complete healing and prolong recovery.

The aim of this technique is not to be a substitute for clinical examination but to enhance it. Based on the advantages of MII as non-invasive, non-radiating detection modality, it should be applied as pre and post-scan assessment and imaging documentation during patient rehabilitation.

MII can recognize and document a wide range of Rehabilitation Medicine applications that include: neuropathic pain diseases, tissue inflammations, post-stroke abnormalities, spinal cord injuries, rheumatologic disorders, sports injuries, poor extremity vascular perfusion, low back pain causes and vasomotor changes related to chronic pain conditions as myofascial, fibromyalgia and complex regional pain syndromes.

Topics of this course:

• Myofascial pain (Muscle Tear, Musculoligamentous Spasm, Referred Pain Syndrome, Trigger Points)
• Tendonitis, Bursitis, Ligament Tear, Sprain/Strain
• Peripheral Nerve Injuries (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Nerves Impingement)
• Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, Causalgia
• Thermographic quantification and qualification of physical and functional limitations
• Lumbar pain (Nerve Root Irritation, Facet Syndromes, Disc disease)
• Inflammatory Diseases/Synovitis/arthritis
• Orofacial pain (Trigeminal Neuralgia, Temporal Arteritis, TMJ Dysfunction)
• Headache Evaluation

Course fee:
Early bird registration:
Sign Up and pay before 31st December:
995 euro (incl. 21% VAT) (822,31 euro excl. VAT)

Regular registration:
Sign Up and pay before April 1st:
1050 euro (incl. 21% VAT) (867,77 euro excl. VAT)

Late registration:
After April 1st:
1095 euro (incl. 21% VAT) (904,96 euro excl. VAT)

-The use of thermography in wound healing and infection-

The early detection of surgical site infection and early administration of antibiotics are very important for good clinical results. Increased skin temperature has long been associated with infection, thus providing a useful and objective method to monitor the healing process in complicated chronic wounds, such as pressure ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers. A low tissue temperature of the wound bed has been shown to slow healing, mainly by causing a decrease in oxygen release.

The infrared imaging is fundamentally different from the conventional methods to study wounds. Infrared thermography has long been recognized as a reliable, highly technical diagnostic tool and refers to the process of very fast recording and interpreting variations in temperature on the large extensions of the skin in color and shades of gray.

Medical Thermography can be used to detect latent inflammation in pressure ulcers and predict pressure ulcer prognosis in a clinical setting. The higher temperature in the wound site, when compared with periwound skin, may imply the presence of critical colonisation, or other factors which disturb the wound healing. This method is useful to aid in detection of postoperative infection in the abdominal procedures. Furthermore, this camera may be suitable for infection monitoring following subcutaneous implant surgery, for example, mammary implants, reconstruction titaniumplates, tissue expanders, pacemakers, defibrillator implants, and so forth.

Medical Thermography has an informative value in diagnostics of inflammatory and infection changes in these patients and also the antibiotic treatment. In this case the microcirculation was not improving by antibiotic therapy monitored daily with thermographic method. Infrared thermography can be a sensitive diagnostic test for abdominal infection. This training course will be focused and how to implant this method in the clinical setting and the basis for interpretation.

Course fee:
Early bird registration:
Sign Up and pay before December 31th 2014:
400 euro (incl. 21% VAT) (330,58 euro excl. VAT)

Regular registration:
Sign Up and pay before April 1st:
430 euro (incl. 21% VAT) (355,37 euro excl. VAT)

Late registration:
After April 1st:
460 euro (incl. 21% VAT) (380,17 euro excl. VAT)

-The use of Thermography in Rheumatology-

 Thermography is a technique which allows analysis of minimal variations in skin temperature. The skin of healthy people has a thermal SYMMETRY. Any ASYMMETRY detected indicates a change in the body that may be related to disease or dysfunction. The human hand is only able to detect changes of more than 2 ° C. However, the Infrared camera is able to assess up to a tenth of a degree centigrade difference and more, without any physical contact. Normally, an increase in temperature indicates a higher local blood circulation which may be due to a process of pain or inflammation and other factors. Each skin area communicates with a particular organ, joint or muscle through the nervous system. If there is any change in these structures, it may appear as areas of abnormal temperature patterns to the associated region of the skin.

Thermography is one of the most modern methods of medical diagnostics today. The infrared imaging is particularly useful in chronic pain patients with negative conventional tests or who suffered multiple painful procedures without satisfactory results. Also known as infrared thermography, it can be repeated as often as necessary without risk or pain for the patient, and is completely harmless.
Topics of this course:

• Raynaud’s Syndrome
• Arthritis (monitoring the response to intra-articular injections)
• Osteoarthritis
• Scleroderma (Systemic Sclerosis Multiple)
• Tenosynovitis
• Bursitis
• Sacroiliitis
• Objective quantification of inflammatory activity
• Thoracic outlet Syndrome
• Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome)
• Fibromyalgia / Myofascial Pain

In fibromyalgia patients, thermography is very helpful to make a differentiation between Fibromyalgia pain and pain caused by another problem or illness.

Infrared Imaging is a method that does not replace current radiological techniques (radiography, ultrasound, CT, MRI). Infrared Imaging will show the physiological changes in the body reflected by heat radiation from the skin.

Course fee:
Early bird registration:
Sign Up and pay before December 31th 2014:
400 euro (incl. 21% VAT) (330,58 euro excl. VAT)

Regular registration:
Sign Up and pay before April 1st:
430 euro (incl. 21% VAT) (355,37 euro excl. VAT)

Late registration:
After April 1st:
460 euro (incl. 21% VAT) (380,17 euro excl. VAT)

-Kinesiology Thermography Course-

Medical thermography is the use of an infrared camera to measure thermal energy emitted from the skin. You will be able to see the physiological change and metabolic processes in an image we call a thermogram.Why should you use thermography? Thermography is very helpful to detect thermal imbalance in a human being. Postural deviations result in thermal imbalance. Thermal imbalance, combined with misguided physical activity and inappropriate training intensity, can cause serious damage. The aim of this course is to train you how to implement the use of thermography into your practice for evaluation of biomechanics and muscle overload. Thermographic biomechanical analysis is helpful in the identification of mechanical overload, assessment of muscle fatigue and injury prevention. Thermography is a very useful tool during patient evaluation and treatment.

Seemingly minor postural deviations can cause major problems in some clients. With help from thermography you can see the thermal abnormalities and develop a better treatment plan. You will see more than only the location of the injury.

What can you register with thermography?

• Soft Tissue and Ligament Injuries
• Spinal Pain and Back Injuries
• Vascular Pain
• Musculoskeletal and Sports Injuries
• Chronic and Acute Pain
• Muscular and Myofascial Inflammation
• Sprains
• Strains and Arthritis
• Joint Pain
• Nerve Injuries and Referred Pain
• Pain Syndromes
• Normal Function (Physiology)
• Trigger Points
• Bursitis

Thermography is very useful in detecting injuries, developing a differential diagnosis, following up on injuries and preventing injuries through postural thermal imaging assessment. Before pain arises, the thermal patterns will change!! The infrared camera is able to detect small temperature differences related to skin vascular phenomena such as sympathetic vasoconstrictor outflow and C nociceptor-induced antidromic vasodilatation.

Topics of this course:

• General principles of thermography.
• Applications of medical thermography.
• Thermography for the study of static structuranatomical structures movements – superior extremities, inferior extremities.
• Thermography for the study of movements.
• Thermographic quantification and qualification of physical and functional limitations.
• Thermal monitoring of musculoskeletal injuries development.
• Thermokinesiology in sports.
• Technical aspects.
• Infrared instrumentation (cameras and software).
• Patient instructions and laboratory setting.
• How to avoid artifacts: instrumentation-induced and patient-induced.
• Thermographic examination – Image acquisition.
• Thermographic interpretation.

Infrared Imaging is a method that does not replace current radiological techniques (radiography, ultrasound, CT, MRI). Infrared Imaging will show the physiological changes in the body reflected by heat radiation from the skin.

Course fee:

Early bird registration:
Sign Up and pay before 1 May:
995 euro (incl. 21% VAT) (822,31 euro excl. VAT)

Regular registration:
Sign Up and pay before 1 July:
1050 euro (incl. 21% VAT) (867,77 euro excl. VAT)

Late registration:
After 1 July:
1095 euro (incl. 21% VAT) (904,96 euro excl. VAT)