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DVIDS Publishes Public-Domain Photos from Kersey Advanced Clinical Course at West Point

Defense Visual Information Distribution Service released public-domain images capturing battlefield ultrasound diagnostics, portable strength testing protocols, communication simulations, return-to-duty assessments

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Overview

  • On August 14 the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service posted public-domain photos taken by Robert K. Lanier documenting the five-day course held August 4–8 at West Point
  • Lt. Col. Jon Umlauf is featured demonstrating point-of-care ultrasound as a rapid diagnostic tool for forward battlefield musculoskeletal care
  • Maj. Kelly Scott appears conducting portable dynamometry tests to provide objective strength assessments for evidence-based return-to-duty decisions
  • Physical therapy students engage in communication simulations designed to highlight patient–provider interaction pitfalls and improve clinical counseling skills
  • The Keller Army Community Hospital–hosted program combines academic expertise with operational techniques to strengthen frontline neuromusculoskeletal care for service members