Orthopaedic Acupuncture

10am to 5pm on Saturday 31st October and Sunday 1st November

Day One: Orthopaedic Acupuncture for the Cervical Spine

Clinical anatomy, kinesiology, and the jing-jin ("sinew meridians" or myofascial tracts)

History-taking for neck: key diagnostic questions

"Red flag" symptoms of urgent/serious medical conditions warranting referral to physician care
Differentiating symptoms of muscles, joint, disc, and spinal cord, plexus and nerve root injuries
Neural hypersensitization and psycho-social factors
Functional capacity questionnaires for reporting to managed care insurance

Physical exam of the neck: key procedures

Observation, inspection and palpation
Joint exam: active range-of-motion, stability, and tracking assessment of the cervical and thoracic spine and TM joint
Neurologic exam: upper motor neuron; arm reflex, sensory, and motor function; and brachial plexopathies
Documentation of physical exam findings
Measuring and reporting functional capacity baselines and treatment outcomes

Diagnosis and pattern identification

Cervicogenic and tension-type headaches
Cervical and thoracic sprains/strains and chronic myofascial pain
Cervical and thoracic disc and facet joint injuries: dysfunction, derangement, degeneration
Nerve root and spinal cord injuries
Intercostal sprains/strains
Brachial plexopathies and thoracic outlet syndrome
Myofascial trigger points and referred pain patterns for over 17 muscles of the head, face, neck and thorax

Treatment of neck pain and injuries

When and how to use distant and local needling for rapid and lasting pain relief
Electroacupuncture for neural blockade and rehabilitation
Releasing muscle tension through myofascial trigger point needling
Using 3-edged and lancet needles to reduce inflammation and ischemic pain
Manual therapy: gua sha, tui na, and muscle energy techniques to reduce trigger points and restore muscle flexibility and joint range of motion
Active suction cupping: combining cups with passive and active movement for rapid and lasting results
Postural and ergonomic correction and exercise therapies

Clinical anatomy, kinesiology, & the jing-jin ("sinew meridians" or myofascial tracts)

History-taking for the shoulder: key diagnostic questions

"Red flag" symptoms of urgent/serious medical conditions warranting referral to physician care: fractures, dislocations and complete tears; neuropathies; tumors
Differentiating symptoms of muscle, tendon, ligament, labral, capsular, and nerve injuries
Neural hypersensitization and psycho-social factors
Functional capacity questionnaires for reporting to managed care insurance

Physical exam of the shoulder: how findings can guide treatment with acupuncture modalities

Observation, inspection and palpation
Joint active range-of-motion and tracking exam: taking measurements and diagnostic significance
Assessment of joint stability through end-feel testing
Muscle length and manual strength testing and referred pain patterns charts for 18 key muscles of the shoulder girdle
Special orthopedic tests
Documentation of physical exam findings
Measuring and reporting functional capacity baselines and treatment outcomes
Clinical flow charts to facilitate efficiency and accuracy in examination

Diagnosis, pattern identification and treatment for shoulder girdle pain, injuries and disability

Please watch this free webinar Anthony has provided to preview his upcoming session: Click here to access the webinar recording.

Full price (single day): £170

Full price (both days): £320