Physical therapist Chris Wolfe wears three hats. In addition to practicing clinical orthopedic and sports medicine in Nashville, he has been teaching at Belmont University since 2017 and teaches ultrasound workshops for his peers.
Over the past two years, Chris and his colleagues have been leading the charge to incorporate ultrasound into the orthopedic curriculum at Belmont. After testing a number of ultrasound devices over the course of 18 months, they selected Clarius ultrasound for their program.
We recently had the opportunity to visit Belmont University. Watch this video to see Chris and his students in action and to hear what he had to say about why Clarius is ideal for ultrasound education. Or scroll below for highlights.
Chris Wolfe’s Top Five Reasons for Teaching with Clarius Ultrasound
- Clarius has clean, high-resolution imaging that helps students identify anatomy
When we’re trying to teach students to understand grayscale for the first time, to help them differentiate pieces of tissue, high resolution imaging makes that job so much easier. They’re able to see the difference of striations, of tendons, which is ligaments versus muscles. When the resolution is poor, everything blends together.”
- It’s super helpful to demonstrate ultrasound without fumbling with wires
…the portability, the ease of use, being able to, move around the classroom, going between different groups, being able to carry an iPad, or having a student hold it so I can move around the body and not just be fumbling around with the wires. That’s super helpful.”
- T-Mode™ helps students learn efficiently
T-Mode is providing a wonderful option in the curriculum right now. We’re able to cover more structures in a timely manner. So that just enhances my ability to deliver information. And when I’m trying to outline certain structures, it’s so helpful to have like a split screen and be able to kind of look at side by side, because now you see this light bulb moments going off again for the students much more quickly.”
- MSK AI has improved our ability to measure tendon thickness easily
One of our largest teaching and learning points is being able to understand where tendinopathy takes place, insertion or mid portion. We use measurements to measure thickness portions of it. Being able to have that instant measurement, being able to see that, this helps understanding of how tendon pathology will start to affect our tissues. And then from a follow up standpoint and close to discharge, it helps us students be able to watch how effective they are in their treatment.”
- Clarius is easy to use and transport everywhere
When I think about what my students will use in clinical rotations and in their practice, usability will be so important. Clarius not only provides high resolution and affordability, but they’re also able to carry transport it so easily from one clinic to another clinic, from one setting to another setting.”
“I have exclusively started utilizing Clarius for all of my academic teaching, my clinical practice, and the weekend courses I provide to other clinicians.”
Free On-Demand Webinar: Reimagining MSK Education
Curious how handheld ultrasound is changing the game in musculoskeletal education? Join educators Mike Voight and Chris Wolfe from Belmont University for a free, one-hour webinar on Reimagining MSK Education: Teaching Ultrasound for the Next Generation of Clinicians. Learn how programs are integrating ultrasound to improve clinical confidence, bridge diagnostic gaps, and better prepare students for real-world practice. Whether you’re an educator or clinician, this session offers practical insights you can apply right away.
Curious About Clarius MSK Ultrasound for Your Institution or Practice?
If we’ve piqued your interest in discovering whether Clarius ultrasound is right for your practice or teaching institution, we invite you to book a virtual demonstration. We’ll be delighted to show you why Clarius ultrasound is the leading choice of handheld ultrasound for discerning clinicians.
