Sunday 14 / June / 2026
Muscat: The Oman Olympic Committee, represented by Oman Sports Medicine Committee, organised on Sunday morning at Oman Olympic Academy a specialised course titled “Sports Injury Diagnosis Using Ultrasound in the Field,” delivered by Dr. Bader bin Salim Al Hamrashdi, Emergency Medicine Consultant and trainer in point-of-care ultrasound for emergency conditions, with participation of physicians and physiotherapists working with athletes in national teams, sports federations, and sports committees, as well as medical staff accompanying teams in international competitions.
The course aimed to enhance the competencies of medical personnel working with athletes in national teams and sports organizations by enabling them to use ultrasound technology as a rapid and accurate diagnostic tool in both field and clinical settings, improving the speed and accuracy of medical decision-making during training sessions and competitions.
The program included a range of theoretical and practical modules focusing on the scientific and technical aspects of ultrasound imaging. Lectures covered the physics of ultrasound and its operational principles, as well as training on device settings (Knobology) to obtain high-quality images that improve diagnostic accuracy and reduce common examination errors.
The course also addressed field-based management of acute sports injuries during competitions and training, including immediate ultrasound assessment of acute fractures in long bones and the clavicle on the field, enabling medical teams to make rapid decisions regarding athlete transfer or continuation of participation.
In addition, participants were trained to assess upper and lower limb injuries through evaluation of major joint structures and identification of common sports injuries, including joint effusion, Achilles tendon rupture, rotator cuff injuries, and elbow and shoulder tendon injuries—conditions that require prompt and precise intervention from team medical staff.
The course placed strong emphasis on practical training, allocating more than 50% of the program to hands-on sessions through three intensive practical workshops supervised by a group of specialised instructors, aiming to equip participants with advanced skills in using ultrasound for field diagnosis of sports injuries.
This course comes as part of Oman Olympic Committee programs aimed at developing the capabilities of medical professionals working with national teams and sports clubs, and enhancing their readiness to manage injuries during domestic and international competitions in line with the latest global medical practices, ultimately improving the quality of healthcare provided to athletes across all sporting events.
