Module 3 (M3) Neuro-Acupuncture & Reactivation Therapy:
Advanced Pain, Orthopedics, and Sports Injuries
Introduction
This course covers the etiology, pathogenesis, differential diagnosis and treatment of common diseases of the musculoskeletal system in accordance with both TCM and Western medicine. Emphasis is placed on the differentiation of bone and soft tissue injuries related to common sports and industrial injuries. You will learn how to review medical histories and to treat patients with the most effective strategies, perform essential orthopedic tests to find the root cause of dysfunctions, recognize red flags in orthopedics, make appropriate clinical decisions, and evaluate the outcome of treatments. You will also learn how to competently instruct patients in the proper rehabilitation and the prevention of sports and industrial injuries. After attending this course, it will make your treatments much more effective with long-lasting results!
Course Highlights
NART for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine incorporates Classical Meridian acupuncture with Orthopedic Physical Therapy approaches to impact pain, soft tissue injuries, and other chronic orthopedic disorders. Course content includes:
1. Assessment of the musculoskeletal system for
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Soft tissue dysfunction
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Postural alignment
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Compensatory movement patterns
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And muscular integrity by using special tests, manual muscle testing, range of motion and movement patterns
2. Use of TCM organ diagnosis and theory, plus:
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Trigger, Motor and acupuncture points (Traditional and various styles)
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Electrical acupuncture/ TENS protocols
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Manual techniques for common orthopedic dysfunctions
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Referred pain patterns
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Myofascial mobilization techniques
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Kinesio-taping
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Effective postural exercises that combine with other protocols to help the practitioner get the patient out of pain and provide long-lasting results.
Curriculum Overview
Courses are divided into 4 parts. All courses include lectures and hands-on labs:
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Protocols and Treatment Strategies for craniomandibular, cervical and thoracic spine injuries
(Temporomandibular joint pain, Neck Strain/ Sprain, whiplash, Disc Herniation, Facet dysfunction, Central spine stenosis & Myelopathy, Lateral foraminal stenosis, Instability, Postural dysfunction, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Elevated first rib, etc.)
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Protocols and Treatment Strategies for lumbar, sacral and pelvic injuries
(Lumbar strain/sprain, Bulging vs Herniated discs, Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Lumbar central/foraminal stenosis, Sacroiliac strain, SI hypermobility/ Malalignment, Scoliosis, Leg length discrepancy, Fibromyalgia, Facet Arthritis, Sciatica)
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Protocols and Treatment Strategies for Upper Extremity Injuries
(Rotator cuff injuries, Impingement syndrome of shoulder, Bursitis, Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder), Medial epicondylitis (Golfer’s Elbow), Lateral epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow), Carpal tunnel syndrome, Ulnar/ Radial nerve entrapment, DeQuervain's Tenosynovitis, Tendonitis, Myositis)
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Protocols and Treatment Strategies for Lower Extremity Injuries
(Trochanteric Bursitis, Sciatica, Ilio-tibial Band Syndrome, Knee pain, Patello-femoral joint Dysfunction, Osgood-Schlatter disease (Jumper’s knee), Meniscus injuries, Ankle sprain, Achilles tendonitis, Plantar Fasciitis (Heel pain), Tarsal tunnel syndrome, Gout, Bunion)
Course Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Discuss the anatomy/biomechanics of the spine and extremities and how the syndromes and other problems relate to each other.
- Perform the steps of the differential evaluation for the detection of spine and extremity dysfunctions.
- Discuss the key elements involved and use various strategies for effective treatment, including various styles of acupuncture, electroacupuncture, cupping, gua-sha, Tui-na, taping and manual techniques.
- Discuss best reactivation therapy and exercise programs where indicated, as well as contraindications.
- Discuss how to competently instruct patients with evidence-based rehabilitation and the prevention of sports and industrial injuries.