Overview

Motor entry point locations and needle protocols will be shown for the muscles associated with vertebral and sacral fixations. The Psoas, Gluteus Maximus, Popliteus, Middle Deltoid, Lower Trapezius, Splenius Capitis, Semispinalis Capitis and Splenius Cervicis will be presented. In addition, supportive muscles for vertebral and sacral fixations will be presented such as the transversospinalis group located at the Huatuojiaji point, the suboccipital muscles, the longissimus thoracis (inner UB channel), iliocostalis thoracis (outer UB channel) and the levator scapula. The practitioner will see many motor entry points in human muscle tissue from AcuSport Education's cadaver dissections. Observing the motor nerve entrance into the muscle can help the practitioner enhance their skills and appreciation of needle depth.

Learning Objectives

• The practitioner will learn current research on motor point locations.
• The practitioner will learn appropriate needle depth for the muscle motor points.
• The practitioner will observe many muscle motor points for vertrebral and sacral fixations.

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Motor Point Acupuncture

Acupuncture

Sports Medicine

Pain Management

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Sinew Channels

Matt Callison

Trigger Points

Sports Medicine Acupuncture

Motor Point Acupuncture

Sports Acupuncture

Motor Points

Orthopedic

Acupuncture Sports Medicine

Overview

This 2-day cutting-edge course will teach the practitioner how to assess postural dysfunction and prescribe therapeutic exercises for postural, muscle and channel imbalances that have directly contributed to the patient's musculoskeletal injury. This course will teach the acupuncturist important skills to prescribe specific exercises in the management of their patient’s health care. Exercising different body parts simultaneously in specific and coordinated motions activates the myofascial sinew channels so that form and function can align. The practitioner will learn to integrate acupuncture protocols with exercise prescription, including how to use intra-dermal needle point prescriptions on the Extraordinary Vessel master points to alleviate discomfort, increase proprioception and enhance clinical outcomes.

Learning Objectives

• Participants will learn how to effectively prescribe therapeutic exercises that will help balance spinal bends, offsets and vertebral fixations that are important to treat for organ related dysfunction and musculoskeletal injuries.
• The practitioner will learn to integrate acupuncture protocols with exercise, including intra-dermal needle prescriptions on the Extraordinary Vessel master points to alleviate discomfort, increase proprioception and enhance clinical outcomes.
• The practitioner will learn visual assessment skills for postural imbalances of the spinal column.

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Motor Point Acupuncture

Sports Medicine

Pain Management

Therapeutic Exercise

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Acupuncture

Pain Management

Intradermal Needles

Exercise

Overview

This 2-day anatomy and cadaver webinar is an amazing integration of sports medicine functional anatomy and TCM sinews (jingjin) channel theory. Each day of this workshop is divided into distinct morning and afternoon sessions. The morning session consists of didactic presentations on Functional Anatomy and Anatomy of the Sinew Channels that are integrated to focus on the functional relationship between neuromuscular anatomy and the myofascial jingjin tissues and their relationship to the spinal column. This information is followed by the afternoon session that consists of: 1) Assessment, 2) Motor Point Location and Protocols, 3) Cadaver Presentations.

Learning Objectives

• The practitioner will learn nerve pathways, dermatomal distributions and muscle myotomes in relationship to channel topography.
• Learn in theory how to determine which my myofascial sinew channels need to be assessed and treated for musculoskeletal injury.
• Learn normal and abnormal movement patterns of the spinal column. Understand vertebral fixations and facilitated segments.
• The practitioner will learn postural, functional and muscle imbalances that can lead to pain and dysfunction based on TCM theory.
• Learn myofascial pathways that correlate with the spinal column and classical sinew channels of TCM and the tissues belonging to each sinew channel with their functional anatomy relationship.

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Sports Medicine

Motor Point Acupuncture

Anatomy

Pain Management

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Sports Acupuncture

Cadaver

Anatomy

Pain Management

Sinew Channels

Sports Medicine Acupuncture

Overview

This 2-day class highlights how the channel sinews (jingjin) also known in modern day as myofascial sequences organize efficient movement patterns and balance the major joint structures of the neck, shoulder and upper extremity. Focus is on understanding how imbalances in these channels can contribute to pain and injury. Western assessment will be taught and practiced with TCM based acupuncture treatment and channel theory applied for the practitioner to discover measurable differences.

Learning Objectives

• Learn normal and abnormal movement patterns of the neck, shoulder and upper extremity and its relationship to the sinew channels.
• Learn how neck, shoulder and upper extremity myofascial pathways correlate with functional anatomy.
• Learn in theory how to determine which my myofascial sinew channels need to be assessed and treated for musculoskeletal injury.
• Learn the tissues belonging to each sinew channel and their functional anatomy relationship.

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Motor Point Acupuncture

Sports Medicine

Pain Management

Therapeutic Exercise

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Neck Pain

Sports Medicine

Elbow Pain

Sports Acupuncture

Musculoskeletal Conditions

Migraines

Sinew Channels

Sports Medicine Acupuncture

Headache

Shoulder Pain

Overview

This 2-day anatomy and cadaver webinar is an amazing integration of sports medicine functional anatomy and TCM channel sinews (jingjin) channel theory. Each day of this workshop is divided into distinct morning and afternoon sessions. The morning session consists of didactic presentations on Functional Anatomy and Anatomy of the Sinew Channels that are integrated to focus on the functional relationship between neuromuscular anatomy and the myofascial jingjin tissues and their relationship to the neck, shoulder and upper extremity. This information is followed by the afternoon session that consists of: 1) Assessment, 2) Motor Point Location and Protocols, 3) Cadaver Presentations.

Learning Objectives

• The practitioner will learn nerve pathways, dermatomal distributions and muscle myotomes in relationship to channel topography.
• Learn in theory how to determine which my myofascial sinew channels need to be assessed and treated for musculoskeletal injury.
• The practitioner will learn postural, functional and muscle imbalances that can lead to pain and dysfunction based on TCM theory.
• Learn normal and abnormal movement patterns of the neck, shoulder and upper extremity and its relationship to the shoulder girdle.
• Learn neck, shoulder and upper extremity myofascial pathways that correlate with the classical sinew channels of TCM and the tissues belonging to each sinew channel with their functional anatomy relationship.

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Anatomy

Motor Point Acupuncture

Pain Management

Sports Medicine

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Sports Acupuncture

Anatomy

Neck Pain

Pain Management

Shoulder Pain

Channel Palpation Method

Palpation

Cadaver

Sinew Channels

Sports Medicine Acupuncture

Overview

Instructors: Matt Callison and Brian Lau

Each day of this webinar workshop is divided into distinct morning and afternoon sessions. The morning session consists of presentations on Functional Anatomy and Anatomy of the Sinew Channels. These lectures are integrated to focus on the functional relationship between neuromuscular anatomy and the myofascial jingjin tissues and their relationship to the lower extremity. This information is followed by the afternoon session that consists of: 1) Assessment Guidelines 2) Motor Point Location and Protocols, 3) Cadaver dissection presentation.

The information presented in this 2-day workshop will help the TCM practitioner to build a good foundation and to better understand the information presented in subsequent classes in this Module: Assessment and Treatment of the Channel Sinews and also Postural Assessment and Corrective Exercise (PACE) courses.

Learning Objectives

• The practitioner will learn postural, functional and muscle imbalances that can lead to pain and dysfunction based on TCM theory.
• Learn in theory how to determine which my myofascial sinew channels need to be assessed and treated for musculoskeletal injury.
• The practitioner will learn nerve pathways, dermatomal distributions and muscle myotomes in relationship to channel topography.
• Learn lower extremity myofascial pathways that correlate with the classical sinew channels of TCM and the tissues belonging to each sinew channel with their functional anatomy relationship.
• Learn normal and abnormal movement patterns of the lower extremity, ankle/foot complex and its relationship to the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex.

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Sports Medicine

Motor Point Acupuncture

Pain Management

Acupuncture

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Sinew Channels

Cadaver

Sports Injury

Motor Points

Sports Acupuncture

Orthopedics

Sports Medicine

Channel Palpation Method

Motor Entry Points

Sports Medicine Acupuncture

Overview

Headaches constitute one of the most common patient complaints as about 70% of people have experienced headaches and about 15-20% suffer regularly from migraines. Although acupuncture has been proven one of the best therapy methods, still the Chinese diagnosis and treatment remains at times a dilemma for the practitioner, as it involves, quite frequently a combination of patterns.

Learning Objectives

• External headaches: classification, diagnosis and treatment.
• Treatment principles.
• Physio-pathology and diagnosis of headaches.
• The energetics of the head: overview of channels; head and neck points.
• Internal headaches: classification, diagnosis and treatment.

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Classical Chinese Medicine

Acupuncture

Pain Management

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Acupuncture

Clinic

Headache

Classical Acupuncture

Pain Management

Overview

Prickling Neuro Stimulation is a relatively new form of needle-less acupuncture developed by Dr. Hiroshi Nagata, a neurosurgeon in Japan. PNST is still a unknown entity in the field of acupuncture. It is used mainly for treating a variety of pain related conditions. But its role in non-pain conditions is also known.

PNST is an easy to incorporate technique. It does not require the practitioner to insert needles. It applies a quick prickling stimulation to the skin surface with a pointed tool. The acupuncturist does not need a complicated diagnosis before starting treatment. It is simple to learn, fast, effective and pain free form of treatment. It can be incorporated alongside classical acupuncture treatment if need be.

This webinar explains all the theories associated with PNST including both the western and eastern explanations for the same. Some of the western explanations include stimulation of the peripheral nerves with the PNST probe, dermatomal activation of the nerves to affect specific pain areas on the body, balancing of the autonomic nervous system, etc. Eastern explanations include mechanisms like mind body integration, encourages body to regain natural healing power, etc.

Basic PNST protocol along with the point locations are explained in a very simplified manner using visual presentations. PNST for treating individual pain conditions is outlined in a lucid step by step manner.

Learning Objectives

• Learn how to apply the dermatomal theory in treating various pain related conditions with PNST
• Gain an appreciation of the Dermatomal anatomy of the body to ensure fast diagnosis and treatment
• Gain an appreciation of the various mechanisms which make PNST such a powerful treatment tool
• Be able to induce a calming effect on the mind by balancing the autonomic nervous system
• Be able to perform a quick basic PNST treatment protocol on all patients

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Japanese Style

Acupuncture

Pain Management

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Japanese Therapy

Pain Management

Acupuncture

Needleless Treatment

Complimentary System

Adjunct Therapy

Automonic Nervous System

Stress

Back Pain

Cervical Pain

Overview

The systematic acupuncture for back pain is a crash course for acupuncturists treating back pain, the most frequent disease in the acupuncture clinic.
It consists of a basic concept for comprehensive diagnosis, pragmatic treatment procedures, and expected response of patients.

To make the diagnostic process simple and reproducible, Daun Jeong introduces 8 step protocol of physical exam for back pain. Even though you are not familiar with anatomy, pathophysiology, kinesiology, and neurology, you can establish your treatment manual after this course.

It contains the drills to distinguish the severe case for referral, to diagnose, treat, and set up a prognosis based on the information you got from the proper diagnostic exam.
Moreover, the concise manual for common disorders is presented, including acute sprain, chronic back pain, disc lesion, and spinal stenosis.

Learning Objectives

• Be able to answer the question "What is the problem?"
• Be able to answer the question "Why did it happen?"
• Be able to answer the question "How can I treat the patient?"

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Diagnosis

Acupuncture

Pain Management

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Acupuncture

Protocols

Back Pain

Anatomy

Overview

Mastering the Treatment of Injury and Pain is a webinar series for the serious practitioner of orthopedic and sports acupuncture. In these courses, Whitfield Reaves describes specific treatment protocols for common injury and pain syndromes. Emphasis is on diagnosis and assessment, including anatomical understanding the numerous types of tissues involved, such as trigger points, motor points, tendons, and ligaments.

Course 9 covers:
(1) The Achilles. Achilles tendonitis and tendonosis is not always simple. Precise treatments into predictable areas of stagnation is usually effective. And always check for involvement of the achilles bursae.
(2) The Lateral ankle. Acupuncture offers useful approaches to treating acute ankle sprain. Chronic cases target the talar sinus at GB 40 and are also effective.
(3) The Plantar fascia. Treatment of plantar fasciitis need not be painful when the right approaches are taken to treating the heel. And the inclusion of the abductor hallucis muscle is often effective.
(4) Other foot injures. The big toe joint can be treated by “threading the joint space”. Metatarsal neuroma and other foot injuries use treatments with similar precise local needle insertion.

The material of this webinar series is the integration of traditional Chinese acupuncture with western orthopedic and sports medicine. We structure these courses in order to increase practitioner confidence in the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of the lower extremity.

This webinar series is designed to be viewed in sequential order. We strongly recommend that the practitioner complete the courses of this series from beginning to end.

Learning Objectives

• To name three important signs and symptoms of plantar fasciitis.
• To describe an approach to treating achilles tendonitis.
• To list five points to needle both local and distal in the treatment of lateral ankle sprain.
• To list three signs and symptoms of achilles tendonitis.
• To describe three different approaches in the treatment of plantar fasciitis.

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Sports Medicine

Acupuncture

Pain Management

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Rolled Ankle

Achilles Tendon

Plantar Fasciitis

Achilles Tendonitis

Heel Pain

Ligament Sprain

Overview

Mastering the Treatment of Injury and Pain is a webinar series for the serious practitioner of orthopedic and sports acupuncture. In these courses, Whitfield Reaves describes specific treatment protocols for common injury and pain syndromes. Emphasis is on diagnosis and assessment, including anatomical understanding the numerous types of tissues involved, such as trigger points, motor points, tendons, and ligaments.

Course 8 covers:
(1) The Anterior knee. Most commonly called patello-femoral joint dysfunction, this type of anterior knee pain has simple treatment, yet it must be precise. Needling to the sub-patellar region is key.
(2) The Medial knee. The medial compartment of the knee can be both acute and chronic. Targets include the joint space and the ligament. “Threading the joint space” may be an effective treatment.
(3) The Pes anserine. Lacking in the modern Chinese texts, this condition needs proper assessment. Treatment is then relatively simple, with the tendons and bursae of the pes accessible in the region of Spleen 9.
(4) Shin splints. The anterior compartment presents with clear treatment strategies, while the medial compartment oftentimes is more complicated. Proper depth of needle is essential.

The material of this webinar series is the integration of traditional Chinese acupuncture with western orthopedic and sports medicine. We structure these courses to increase practitioner confidence in the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of the lower extremity.

This webinar series is designed to be viewed in sequential order. We strongly recommend that the practitioner complete the courses of this series from beginning to end.

Learning Objectives

• To describe three approaches in the treatment of the pes anserine tendonitis or bursitis.
• To describe how to treat the lower extremity condition anterior shin splints.
• To list four signs and symptoms of patello-femoral joint dysfunction.
• To be able to describe a treatment for the sub-patellar zone for patello-femoral joint dysfunction.
• To describe a treatment for the knee in the region of Liver 8.

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Sports Medicine

Pain Management

Acupuncture

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Shin Splints

Anterior Compartment Syndrome

Motor Points

Trigger Points

Anterior Tibialis

Patello-Femoral Joint

Knee Pain

Overview

Mastering the Treatment of Injury and Pain is a webinar series for the serious practitioner of orthopedic and sports acupuncture. In these courses, Whitfield Reaves describes specific treatment protocols for common injury and pain syndromes. Emphasis is on diagnosis and assessment, including anatomical understanding the numerous types of tissues involved, such as trigger points, motor points, tendons, and ligaments.

Course 7 begins with an introduction to sports acupuncture, important for all practitioners to review. And a discussion on biomechanical causes of pain and injury follows.

(1) The Gluteus medius. Covered in the two courses on the low back and hip, the gluteus medius stabilizes the pelvis, and may contribute to lower extremity repetitive stress injures. It should not be missed by the practitioner.
(2) “Runner’s knee”. Ilio-tibial band syndrome is common in athletes and the active, and with proper assessment, is an easy-to-treat injury.
(3) The Hamstrings. Hamstring strain is prevalent with the explosive athlete, like sprinters with rapid acceleration and deceleration. Treatment gives the practitioner many possible zones, including the muscle belly, trigger points, and motor points.

The material of this webinar series is the integration of traditional Chinese acupuncture with western orthopedic and sports medicine. We structure these courses in order to increase practitioner confidence in the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of the lower extremity.

This webinar series is designed to be viewed in sequential order. We strongly recommend that the practitioner complete the courses of this series from beginning to end.

Learning Objectives

• To be able to locate tigger points and motor points on the hamstring muscle.
• To describe three approaches that could be used in the treatment of hamstring strain.
• To describe the “threading the tendon” protocol for ilio-tibial band syndrome.
• To be able to describe a positive Trendelenberg test.
• To list three distal points that could be used in the treatment of hamstring strain.

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Sports Medicine

Acupuncture

Pain Management

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Hamstring Strain

Ilio-Tibial band

Sports Injury

Trigger Points

Motor Points

Distal ilio-tibial band

Overview

Mastering the Treatment of Injury and Pain is a webinar series for the serious practitioner of orthopedic and sports acupuncture. In these courses, Whitfield Reaves describes specific treatment protocols for common injury and pain syndromes. Emphasis is on diagnosis and assessment, including anatomical understanding the numerous types of tissues involved, such as trigger points, motor points, tendons, and ligaments.

Course 6 offers more depth on the treatment of “The Triad”, and includes other important anatomical structures of the low back and hip.
(1) The Sacral tuberus ligament. This often-overlooked ligament stabilizes the sacrum and is often the cause of buttock pain.
(2) The “Core” muscles. With acupuncture, we can treat these key muscles, assisting in proper low back stability.
(3) The Trochanteric bursae. Very easy to diagnose, this hip bursae has numerous treatment protocols that are effective.
(4) Other considerations. Gluteal tendonitis and strain is often a missed diagnosis with hip pain. Also includes commentary on the ilio-psoas and the hip capsule in both assessment and treatment.
(5) Understanding the intervertebral disc. A simple and clear presentation to a complicated subject.

The material of this webinar series is the integration of traditional Chinese acupuncture with western orthopedic and sports medicine. We structure these courses in order to increase practitioner confidence in the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of the low back and hip.

This webinar series is designed to be viewed in sequential order. We strongly recommend that the practitioner complete the courses of this series from beginning to end.

Learning Objectives

• To learn how to locate the sacral tuberus ligament.
• To list four points used in the treatment and activation of the “core muscles”.
• To list the three structures of “The Triad”, and list an acupuncture point or zone that accesses each structure.
• To list the three layers of “core muscles” in the mid-section of the body.
• To learn how to locate the trochanteric bursae.

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Acupuncture

Pain Management

Sports Medicine

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Degenerative Disc Disease

Hip Pain

Lower Back Pain

Overview

Mastering the Treatment of Injury and Pain is a webinar series for the serious practitioner of orthopedic and sports acupuncture. In these courses, Whitfield Reaves describes specific treatment protocols for common injury and pain syndromes. Emphasis is on diagnosis and assessment, including anatomical understanding the numerous types of tissues involved, such as trigger points, motor points, tendons, and ligaments.

Course 5 presents “The Triad”, and the postural stabilizing aspects of three important anatomical structures of the low back.
(1) The Gluteus medius. This muscle stabilizes the pelvis with every step we take, so it is crucial that it is properly functioning. In addition, both the gluteus medius and minimus have referral pain patterns in the lumbo-sacral and hip region that the practitioner needs to know.
(2) The Quadratus lumborum. Called “the joker of low back pain”, this postural muscle is often overlooked by the practitioner. With his course, you will not miss this important muscle involved in virtually all cases of back pain.
(3) The Sacral-iliac joint. Overlooked by traditional texts, palpation is key to assessment, and our clear and description of treatment logically follows.

The material of this webinar series is the integration of traditional Chinese acupuncture with western orthopedic and sports medicine. We structure these courses in order to increase practitioner confidence in the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of the low back and hip.

This webinar series is designed to be viewed in sequential order. We strongly recommend that the practitioner complete the courses of this series from beginning to end.

Learning Objectives

• To list the origin, insertion, and action of the gluteus medius muscle.
• To be able to describe how to treat the quadratus lumborum muscle.
• To describe how to locate the sacral-iliac joint.
• To describe the location of the extraordinary point Jiankua.
• To learn how to locate the gluteus medius muscle.

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Sports Medicine

Acupuncture

Pain Management

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Gluteus Medius Muscle

Sacro Iliac Pain

Back Pain

Sciatica

Lower Back Pain

Quadratus Lumborum

Trigger Points

Motor Points

Overview

Mastering the Treatment of Injury and Pain is a webinar series for the serious practitioner of orthopedic and sports acupuncture. In these courses, Whitfield Reaves describes specific treatment protocols for common injury and pain syndromes. Emphasis is on diagnosis and assessment, including anatomical understanding the numerous types of tissues involved, such as trigger points, motor points, tendons, and ligaments.

Course 4 discusses postural considerations, often left out of traditional acupuncture perspectives. And it includes many other useful treatment protocols for injuries to the upper extremity.

(1) The rhomboid minor. Treating neck and shoulder pain as well as correcting scapular retraction. Getting those shoulders back!
(2) The pectoralis major and minor. Protocols to reduce scapular protraction, as well as treatment of thoracic outlet syndrome from pectoralis minor entrapment.
(3) The levator scapulae. Relaxing the neck and depressing the shoulders.
(4) Treating the posterior neck, with emphasis on correcting the “anterior” head posture.
(5) Other upper extremity injuries. Includes diagnosis and assessment of medial and lateral epicondylitis, and the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome.

The material of this webinar series is the integration of traditional Chinese acupuncture with western orthopedic and sports medicine. We structure these courses in order to increase practitioner confidence in the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of the shoulder.

This webinar series is designed to be viewed in sequential order. We strongly recommend that the practitioner complete the courses of this series from beginning to end.

Learning Objectives

• To describe how to use the three zones to treat lateral epicondylitis.
• To describe how to treat the local point SI 14 for the levator scapulae.
• To learn how to locate the pectoralis minor muscle.
• To learn how to locate the rhomboid minor muscle.
• To describe the signs and symptoms of neuro-vascular entrapment by the pectoralis minor muscle.

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Pain Management

Sports Medicine

Acupuncture

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Tennis Elbow

Shoulder Pain

Trigger Points

Motor Points

Balance Posture

Carpal Tunnel

Levator Scapulae Muscle

Overview

Mastering the Treatment of Injury and Pain is a webinar series for the serious practitioner of orthopedic and sports acupuncture. In these courses, Whitfield Reaves describes specific treatment protocols for common injury and pain syndromes. Emphasis is on diagnosis and assessment, including anatomical understanding the numerous types of tissues involved, such as trigger points, motor points, tendons, and ligaments.

Course 3 begins with an overview of important “tools”, including electro-stimulation, gua sha, cups, and specific needles used in sports acupuncture. It continues with:

(1) The rotator cuff attachment, the Teres minor, the Subcapularis.
(2) The Shu-stream point combination. A discussion on the use of the shu-stream points in treating pain.
(3) The Biceps. Assessment and treatment of bicipital tendonitis, including “threading the tendon”.
(4) The Tendino-muscle meridians.The Tendino-muscle meridians are useful in treating muscular and fascial pain, yet are often overlooked by modern era Chinese acupuncture. Some important facets of this system are covered, and how to use them.
(5) The shoulder capsule. Unique “front and back” treatment that targets the shoulder capsule

The material of this webinar series is the integration of traditional Chinese acupuncture with western orthopedic and sports medicine. We structure these courses in order to increase practitioner confidence in the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of the shoulder.

This webinar series is designed to be viewed in sequential order. We strongly recommend that the practitioner complete the courses of this series from beginning to end.

Learning Objectives

• To be able to describe how to treat the rotator cuff attachments at the humerus in the region of Large Intestine 15 and San Jiao 14.
• To be able to describe three common settings on an electrical stimulation machine.
• To list clinically relevant points in the treatment used for the shoulder capsule.
• To learn how to locate the biceps tendon in the bicepital groove of the humerus.
• To be able to list all six of the shu-stream point combinations of the yang meridians.

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Pain Management

Acupuncture

Sports Medicine

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Bicepital Groove

Frozen Shoulder

Bicep Muscle

Shoulder Pain

Electro-Stimulation

Rotator Cuff Tendon

Overview

Mastering the Treatment of Injury and Pain is a webinar series for the serious practitioner of orthopedic and sports acupuncture. In these courses, Whitfield Reaves describes specific treatment protocols for common injury and pain syndromes. Emphasis is on diagnosis and assessment, including anatomical understanding the numerous types of tissues involved, such as trigger points, motor points, tendons, and ligaments.

Course 2 begins with “Teaching Points”, where both trigger points and motor points are described, and how they are related to acupuncture treatment. Then, three important structures often involved in shoulder pain are presented:

(1) The Supraspinatous. This includes the treatment of the muscle belly (SI 12), the tendon and tendon sheath, and the osseous junction at the rotator cuff attachment on the humerus. This includes tendonitis and tendonosis, shoulder impingement syndrome, and bursitis.
(2) The Infraspinatous. This includes the treatment of the muscle belly (SI 11) and the muscle-tendon junction, as seen in tendonitis and muscle strain.
(3) The Acromial-clavicular joint. Included is the unique treatment called “threading the joint space”, as well as useful adjacent points.

The material of this webinar series is the integration of traditional Chinese acupuncture with western orthopedic and sports medicine. We structure these courses in order to increase practitioner confidence in the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of the shoulder.

This webinar series is designed to be viewed in sequential order. We strongly recommend that the practitioner complete the courses of this series from beginning to end.

Learning Objectives

• To learn how to locate the AC joint line.
• To be able to describe how to treat the sub-acromial zone using LI 16 and LI 15.
• To list the signs and symptoms reported by the patient suffering from shoulder impingement syndrome.
• To be able to describe how to treat the local zone of the muscle belly, in the region of SI 11.
• To be able describe how to treat the local point SI 12.

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Acupuncture

Sports Medicine

Pain Management

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Subacromial

Motor Points

Infraspinatous Muscle

AC Separation

Trigger Points

Supraspinatous Muscle

Overview

Mastering the Treatment of Injury and Pain is a webinar series for the serious practitioner of sports acupuncture. In these courses, Whitfield Reaves describes specific treatment protocols for common injury and pain syndromes. Emphasis is on diagnosis and assessment, including anatomical understanding of the numerous types of tissues involved, such as trigger points, motor points, tendons, and ligaments.

Course 1 is an introduction to acupuncture sports medicine. We must understand what anatomical and orthopedic acupuncture is, and how it is used in a modern setting. This course continues with describing “anatomically significant points”. It is essential to understand how each of the different anatomical structures respond to needle insertion, electrical stimulation, and other approaches like moxa and cupping. For instance, needle insertion into a muscle belly will be quite different than tapping on a ligament. And if there is fibrosis, the point density increases. The concept of fibrosis brings clarity to what we call in traditional Chinese medicine stagnation of qi and stagnation of blood.

And finally, the Four Steps, developed by the presenter, then becomes a guide to treatment. Each step has a specific role in the protocol, and as a whole, these Four Steps offer structure to the treatment of pain and injury. Understanding the Four Steps is a significant benefit for the practitioner, as it often assures that the proper treatment is not overlooked.

This webinar series is designed to be viewed in sequential order. We strongly recommend that the practitioner complete the courses of this series from beginning to end.

Learning Objectives

• To list at least 5 types of anatomically significant points.
• To be able to describe Four Steps in treatment of pain and injury, as presented in this course.
• To be able to describe how point density can be used as a guide with needle insertion.
• To be able to describe at least 6 different approaches to treatment of pain and injury, as presented in this course.

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Pain Management

Acupuncture

Sports Medicine

Tags

Trigger Points

Sports Injury

Motor Points

Overview

Frozen Shoulder is a condition that frequently affects people between the ages of 40 to 70.

Common acupuncture treatment protocols usually achieve good results, but severe cases can present special challenges. Dr. Weidong will share his unique acupuncture treatment strategies and protocols for Frozen Shoulder for the first time in our two-hour webinar. His time-tested treatment method has been named the "best natural painkiller" by satisfied patients.

Learning Objectives

• To understand exactly what Frozen shoulder is, and how to identify it.
• To learn how to identify common symptoms of Frozen shoulder, and prevention.
• To learn treatment strategies and protocol for severe Frozen shoulder.

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Pain Management

Acupuncture

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Cold Bi Syndrome

Point Selection

Deficiency Bi Syndrome

Pain Resolution

Pain

Acupuncture Points

Point Location

Bi

Shoulder Pain

Frozen Shoulder

Point Combination

Acupuncture Location

Bi Syndrome

Blood Stagnation

Treatment

Overview

This course provides the basic foundations of five main systems of the Balance Method/System. The systems are rooted in the concept of healing the body by balancing meridians. Student will learn the history of the Balance Method/System, the basis of each of the Five Systems, and the logical processes for determining the meridians to acupuncture, including an easy-to-use format to outline the treatment plan. Learn how to apply the quick, efficient results effectively! Particular attention will be paid to musculo-skeletal conditions in this introductory level.

Pre-requisite: A license to practice Acupuncture legally within your jurisdiction, with a minimum 250 hours of Acupuncture training.

Learning Objectives

• Be able to identify the name and numbers of the six systems/strategies and describe how each balances a meridian.
• Be able to follow the steps used in the Balance Method/System to diagnose and treat health conditions.
• Understand the development of the six systems/strategies.
• Learn how to apply a mirror and imaging concept to choose the acupuncture points on the body, and locate specific acupuncture points within the Balance Method/System.
• Be able to diagnose which meridians are sick and apply a treatment plan.

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Categories

Acupuncture

Classical Chinese Medicine

Pain Management

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Acupuncture

Acupuncture Channels

Balance Method

Neck Pain

Balance

12 Main Channels

Tung's Acupuncture System

Musculoskeletal Conditions

Bilateral Shoulder Pain

Back Pain

Overview

Hand Moxa for All is for the neophyte as well as the advanced practitioner. The only prerequisite is that you understand that the complete human body exists by corresponding point principles on each hand. You will learn why you should definitely practice moxibustion on the hands. All of your clients should also learn and practice this. Whether you are a massage therapist, a physiotherapist, an acupuncturist, or any kind of health practitioner, you and your clients will definitely benefit. The primary requirement is that you practice it on yourself before recommending it to others. Watch this recording and learn how.

Learning Objectives

• To understand combining moxibustion, needling, and pellets.
• To learn the benefits of hand moxibustion.
• To understand the contraindications for hand moxibustion.
• To learn when and how to prescribe home moxibustion between clinic visits.
• To understand the types of moxibustion available for the hand.
• To learn 10 moxa treatment protocols for common problems.

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Categories

Moxibustion

Korean Hand Therapy

Pain Management

Tags

Acupuncture Microsystem

Heat Therapy

Moxa

KHT

Microsystem

Moxibustion

Korean Hand Therapy

Overview

Participants who take this course will understand the origin of this Yuan Qi Classical Acupuncture System, have a new understanding of the circulation of the various energies in the body, and learn how to apply this new system with their patients. This network has 60 Yuan qi points that work as doors or keys to access and unblock the circulation of the internal energies. Dr. Robidoux will explain how each point correlates to the different areas of the body, by understanding their connection to the 5 Elements and the Channel Theories. This system has two particular body maps which are the basis of this type of acupuncture. After this course, practitioners will understand how to use these maps to treat their patients according to their symptom manifestations.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the use of the Yuan Qi Classical Acupuncture System to quickly relieve pain and stiffness in the body.
• Understand the Yuan Qi Classical diagnostic Acupuncture System.
• Learn the 60 point locations of the Yuan Qi Classical Acupuncture System.

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Categories

Classical Chinese Medicine

Acupuncture

Pain Management

Tags

Acupuncture

Yuan Qi

Classical Chinese Medicine

Classical Acupuncture

Pain Management

Pain Relief

Pain

Overview

Hamstring strain is most commonly diagnosed under the category of accident/trauma, and is a sports injury frequently seen by the acupuncturist. The trauma is at the level of the muscles and tendons, with qi and blood stagnation in the channels and collaterals. Hamstring strain is clearly Bladder meridian pathology, although the Kidney meridian may also be involved. Occasionally, strain and muscle tightness may be a repetitive stress disorder due to the accumulation of micro-trauma. Both cases are treated with similar points and techniques.

Treatment of the hamstring demonstrates the diversity of point selection for local and adjacent treatment in acupuncture sports medicine. Often, the point Bladder 37 is useful in releasing the entire hamstring group. This point is an example of “yin” techniques, needling into the space between the medial and lateral hamstrings. However, sometimes both the motor points and the trigger points are necessary. This is a “yang” technique, and involves treatment to ashi points located in the taut bands of muscle, slightly medial or lateral to the Bladder channel. Hamstring treatment is also is a good example of how simple orthopedic assessment, including manual muscle testing and passive stretching, can be integrated into the diagnostic process.

Learning Objectives

• To perform manual muscle testing that assist in the assessment of hamstring involvement.
• To be able to describe needle technique on the taut bands of the motor points and the trigger points.
• To use palpation in order to diagnose hamstring involvement, differentiating between the lateral and the medial portions of the muscle.
• To know two non-local treatments that may be used in the treatment of the hamstring strain.
• To be able to describe needle technique on the point Bladder 37

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Categories

Sports Medicine

Acupuncture

Pain Management

Tags

Ashi Points

Taut Bands

Qi Stagnation

Hamstring Strain

Point Location

Blood Stagnation

Trigger Points

Needle Stimulation

Needle Technique

Acupuncture Points

Point Selection

Tendon

Orthopedic Test

Muscle Testing

Yang Techniques

Pain

Yin Techniques

Motor Points

Trauma

Pathology

Anatomy

Acupuncture Location

Overview

This learning module is part of the KHT Advanced Topics Series, which covers more challenging topics following the basic courses. This is Module 3 of 6 in the Advanced topic series.

This course covers the Five Element, Four Point Micro-meridian tonification and sedation theory, location, and applications. Also included will be selection principles of points and applications for both hot (excess heat) and cold (excess deficiency) as well as a simplified two point treatment pattern. Application of both needles and pellets is explained. The focus of this Module is to understand the theory and application of the Five Element model in KHT.

Learning Objectives

• Students will understand creative and control cycle relationships
• Students will understand the application of Korean Hand points using needles and pellets
• Students will learn the basic principles of the 5 Element Model
• Students will learn Five Element, Four point and Two point patterns for Tonification and Sedation

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Categories

Korean Hand Therapy

Pain Management

Tags

Cycle Relationship

Point Selection

Tonification

5 Elements

KHT

Hand Needling

Pellet

Sedation

Koryo Hand Therapy

Overview

The Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex has been the focus of studies that try to understand the brain’s role in chronic pain. Thanks to fMRI imaging, this walnut sized area of the brain has been shown to change in patients with chronic pain-it becomes thinner. Once the pain has been resolved, follow-up imaging studies show that the thickness of the cortex in this area of the brain increases, thus resembling the DLPFC of healthy individuals.

In addition to pain, DLPFC also shows changes in association with emotional and psychological reactions-specifically anxiety, fear and depression.

The area of the scalp directly over the DLPFC contains a number of acupuncture points that, upon close study of the characters used to name them, reveals an interesting connection with the functions of this region of the brain.

This course explores the clinical significance of including these acupuncture points in cases of chronic pain, Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome, and several digestive disorders including IBS. Sympathetic dominance patterns can also benefit from using these acupuncture points.

Learning Objectives

• To demonstrate the efficacy of using both the TCM and the Han Dynasty locations of the GB points in the DLPFC region in pertinent cases, including chronic pain, digestive disturbances, and trauma.
• To introduce the alternate locations of each of the GB points in the DLPFC region, because the locations during the Han Dynasty, and in the current TCM system are different.
• To introduce the significance of the DLPFC and its functions in chronic pain.
• To introduce the Gall Bladder points in this region and the significance of their various names.

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Categories

Japanese Style

Pain Management

Acupuncture

Tags

Desquamative Inflammatory Vaginosis

DLPFC

Colitis

Pain Resolution

Chronic Conditions

Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex

Joint Pain

Bladder Pain

Polymyalgia Rheumatica

Crohn's Disease

Shen Disorders

Kiiko Matsumoto Style

Migraines

Bladder Spasm

KMS

Ulcerative Colitis

Lyme Disease

Kiiko Matsumoto

Chronic Bloating

Constipation

IBS

Overview

Lateral Knee Pain: Ilio-Tibial Band Syndrome

Ilio-tibial band syndrome is the most common cause of lateral knee pain, and involves pain in the lateral knee and thigh. It is a sports injury that every acupuncturist should become proficient in treating, as it is common, and responds well to acupuncture treatment. Tight ilio-tibial bands can be seen in the non-athletic population, and they respond well to the techniques discussed in this webinar.

The injury is at the level of the muscles and tendons, with qi and blood stagnation in the channels and collaterals. This case is clearly Gall Bladder meridian pathology. Sometimes the diagnosis of wind (feng) may be used for the “popping” and “snapping” pain at the lateral knee. Local points including Gall Bladder 34, Gall Bladder 33, and Gall Bladder 31 often work well, especially when combined with distal points. However, treatment of the gluteus medius muscle is essential. This may be one of the most effective and reliable treatment protocols, according to the clinical experience of webinar instructor Whitfield Reaves. The location of the extraordinary point Jiankua will be described, which the practitioner will find extremely useful in this condition, as well as other hip and gluteal conditions.

Learning Objectives

• To know two non-local treatments that may be used in the treatment of the condition.
• To use palpation in order to diagnose involvement of the distal ilio-tibial band.
• To be able to describe needle technique at the site of the gluteus medius and point Jiankua.
• To be able to describe needle technique on the local zone of the distal ilio-tibial band and point Gall Bladder 33.
• To use palpation in order to diagnose involvement of the gluteus medius.

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Categories

Sports Medicine

Acupuncture

Pain Management

Tags

Lateral Knee Pain

Needle Insertion

Palpate

Gluteus Medius Muscle

Knee Pain

Assessment Techniques

Pain

Jiankua

Pathology

Distal ilio-tibial band

Anatomy

Needle Technique

Ilio-Tibial band

Needle Stimulation

Overview

This learning module is part of the KHT Advanced Topics Series, which covers more challenging topics following the basic courses. This course is the first of five chapters that covers topics on Micro-meridians Therapy.

This course provides an overview on the theory, practice, and value of applying Micro-meridians in Korean Hand Therapy. Topics that are covered include the benefits of using hand Micro-meridians, the similarities and differences of the Micro and body meridians, and levels of application. The location of the Five Element points for Yin and Yang Micro-meridians, special and acu-points, and treatment patterns are also outlined.

Learning Objectives

• Students will understand the maps of the pathways of each of the 12 Micro-meridians on the fingers
• Students will learn the benefits of adding Micro-meridian stimulation to correspondence treatment patterns
• Students will learn the guidelines for Micro-meridian stimulation for tonification, sedation, and even methods
• Students will understand the protocols and strategies for Micro-meridian stimulation
• Students will understand the relationship between the body and hand Micro-meridians

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Categories

Korean Hand Therapy

Pain Management

Tags

Micro-Meridian

Yin-Yang Pulse Diagnosis

Yang Micro-Meridians

5 Elements

Acute Conditions

Tonification

8 Extraordinary micro-meridian

Sedation

3 Constitutions Assessment

KHT

Yin Micro-Meridians

Chronic Conditions

Koryo Hand Therapy

KHT Theory

Treatment

Overview

This learning module is part of the KHT Advanced Topics Series, which covers more challenging topics following the basic courses. This course is the second of 6 modules that covers Advanced KHT topics.

This course explores how the Eight Extraordinary meridians are powerful ways to influence the bodies’ energetic. KHT has mapped the Eight Extraordinary Micro-meridians on the hands. Stimulating the micro Master and Coupled points gives dramatic and fast responses. In KHT, they are applied both symptomatically and as prescriptions based on KHT diagnostic procedures. Emphasis is on the application of non-invasive silver and gold pellets.

Learning Objectives

• Students will learn how to accurately find the correct locations of each of the Eight Extraordinary Points
• Students will learn functions of each of the Eight-Extraordinary Micro-meridians
• Students will learn general indications for each of the Master and Coupled points
• Students will learn how and when to apply the KHT Eight-Extraordinary Micro-meridians

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Categories

Pain Management

Korean Hand Therapy

Tags

8 Extraordinary micro-meridian

Balance Posture

KHT

Point Location

Micro-Meridian

Koryo Hand Therapy

Overview

Shin splints is a repetitive stress injury characterized by strain or inflammation of the anterior tibialis or other anterior compartment muscles of the leg. The site of injury may be the muscle, the tendon, or at the attachment to the periosteum and bone. The patient presents with pain and tenderness along the anterior lateral aspect of the leg just lateral to the tibia.

Shin splints is the common term for anterior tibial stress syndrome. It is a frequent sports injury, as it comprises approximately 60 percent of all leg pain injuries. In this webinar, Whitfield Reaves will discuss the injury with its relatively easy diagnosis, assessment, and treatment techniques. This case is clearly Stomach meridian pathology, and sometimes the zang-fu organs are involved. It is an important injury to learn as a practitioner, as even walking and hiking can produce the symptoms.

Learning Objectives

• To know two non-local treatments that may be used in the treatment of the shin splints.
• To know location and needle technique for the motor point of the tibialis anterior.
• To diagnose the shin splints from analysis of the patients signs and symptoms.
• To use palpation in order to diagnose shin splints.
• To perform manual muscle testing of the anterior compartment-- resisted dorsiflexion-- as part of the assessment procedures.
• To describe the needle technique on the local zone of ahshi points between the tibia and the anterior compartment muscles.

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Categories

Acupuncture

Sports Medicine

Pain Management

Tags

Orthopedic Test

Muscle Testing

Inflammation

Point Location

Acupuncture Location

Shin Splints

Acupuncture Points

Anterior Tibialis

Ashi Points

Anterior Compartment Syndrome

Acupuncture

Anatomy

Treatment

Pathology

Pain

Needle Technique

Overview

This learning module is part 11 in a 12-part series that presents the basic theories, concepts, and methods of treatment for Korean Hand Therapy (KHT). All 12 modules can be viewed in two days, or over time individually.

Module 11 presents an overview of the benefits of getting a client involved in his/her own treatment. Guidelines for the ‘Low Cost Treatment Protocols’ booklet will be covered in detail, and how the material in it can be applied to daily practice. Treatment protocols for many common problems and examples will also be given.

Attendees will have a thorough understanding of KHT basics upon taking all of the courses in this series.

Learning Objectives

• Students will learn self-treatment protocols that patients can learn, and the benefits of getting clients involved.
• Students will have a sense of the various pellet, moxabustion, and point finding protocols for various clinic situations.
• Students will learn the treatment guidelines for common problems such as neck pain, sciatic pain, chronic stomach pain, and PMS.
• Students will have a better understanding of the protocols outlined in the 'Low Cost Treatment' download.

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Categories

Pain Management

Korean Hand Therapy

Tags

Chronic Stomach Pain

PMS

KHT

Acupuncture Location

Acupuncture Points

Self-Care

Moxa

Koryo Hand Therapy

Sciatica

Neck Pain

Pellet

Treatment

Protocols

Overview

Frozen shoulder is not necessarily a precise medical diagnosis. In fact, the causes of frozen shoulder are not fully understood and texts differ in their description of the pathology. The process may involve a thickening and contracture of the capsule surrounding the shoulder joint. Some sources call the condition “adhesive capsulitis,” where adhesions within the joint are responsible for decreased mobility. Others suggest that synovial inflammation is causative. The work of Dr. Janet Travell looks at myofascial causes of frozen shoulder that result from trigger points and dysfunction of the subscapularis muscle. Sometimes associated with known etiology, such as capsular lesions, rotator cuff injury, or trauma, frozen shoulder may be as simple as a post-surgical occurrence.

With all these different causes of dysfunction, it is no wonder that no single technique of acupuncture works a majority of the time. Whitfield Reaves will discuss some of the approaches he has found useful in treating this sometimes stubborn, clinical complaint. And while frozen shoulder may resist treatment at times, the practitioner needs to be fully aware of its causes, and thus, precise treatment may be better performed. Different complementary treatments, such as physical therapy, will also be discussed.

Learning Objectives

• To use palpation in order to assess affected muscles of the shoulder girdle.
• To name three acupuncture points located on the affected muscles of the shoulder.
• To know two non-local treatments that may be used in the treatment of the condition.
• To diagnose frozen shoulder from observation of signs, including range of motion.

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Categories

Acupuncture

Sports Medicine

Pain Management

Tags

Needle Insertion

Pain

Palpate

Needle Technique

Acupuncture Points

Needle Stimulation

Anatomy

Range of Motion

Shoulder Pain

Frozen Shoulder

Shoulder Girdle

Point Location

Overview

This learning module is part of the KHT Advanced Topics Series, which covers more challenging topics following the basic courses. This course is the first of four parts that cover Three Constitutions Diagnosis.

Three Constitutions Diagnosis is one of the main diagnostic methods in KHT - understanding the theory and protocols will enable the practitioner to determine the energetic excess and deficiency patterns of the twelve body meridians. This information provides a guide to selecting the most appropriate meridian to restore energetic balance. The focus of part 1 is a review of prior materials in preparation for learning the Three Constitutions.

Learning Objectives

• The student will understand the naming and location of the 12 Micro-meridians.
• The student will learn the point location of the Eight extraordinary Micro-meridians and points.
• The student will understand the theory and application of Correspondence Therapy.
• The student will learn important operating rules, relationships, and applications of the Five Element Micro-meridian model.

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Categories

Korean Hand Therapy

Pain Management

Tags

Correspondence Therapy

8 Extraordinary micro-meridian

Koryo Hand Therapy

3 Constitutions Assessment

12 Micro Meridians

3 Contitutions

Point Location

KHT

Energetic Balance

5 Element Micro-Meridian Model

Overview

Many patients come to the clinic for complaints related to pain and trauma. While acupuncture remains the foundation for treatment, integrating Chinese herbal medicine, both internal and external, can help the patient make significant progress. In this recorded webinar, Dr. Fratkin discusses trauma-related complaints including acute injury with swelling, acute soft-tear injuries, muscle strain, wounds, and chronic pain following trauma. Non-traumatic pain conditions will include arthritis, lower back pain, sciatic pain, knee pain, and neck pain. Following an overview of the etiology and pathophysiology of the various conditions, Dr. Fratkin also presents available herbal products and custom formulas for both internal and external application, with emphasis on ingredient composition. Most formulas discussed are available in product form, with certain custom prescriptions for advanced herbalists. Extensive handout notes are included with the recorded course.

Learning Objectives

• Pattern differentiation for pain patterns
• Specific herbal formulas for muscle cramping, arthritis, inflammatory joints
• Application of topical plasters and liniments for acute and chronic trauma and pain
• Various herbal protocols and products for acute and chronic trauma
• Specific herbal formulas for lower back, sciatic and neck pain

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Categories

Pain Management

Herbs

Tags

Muscle Cramp

Herbal Formulas

Trauma

Formula

Acute Injury

Topical Applications

Chronic Pain

Sciatica

Inflammation

Headache

Arthritis

Swelling

Combination of Herbs

Back Pain

Pain

Overview

This learning module is part 12 in a 12-part series that presents the basic theories, concepts, and methods of treatment for Korean Hand Therapy (KHT). All 12 modules can be viewed in two days, or over time individually.

Module 12, ‘KHT in More Complex Cases’ gives an introduction to the wide range of diagnostic and treatment options available through this modality. Examples from working with Micro-meridians to Micro-meridian diagnosis are covered. A brief overview of where to find KHT supplies and more information is also outlined.

Attendees will have a thorough understanding of KHT basics upon taking all of the courses in this series.

Learning Objectives

• Students will learn about Ring Therapy Assessment and Yin-Yang Pulse Diagnosis.
• Students will have an understanding of the Three Constitutions and Muscle Testing Constitution Assessment.
• Students will learn about Micro-meridian and Eight Extraordinary Micro-meridian Therapy.

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Categories

Pain Management

Korean Hand Therapy

Tags

8 Extraordinary micro-meridian

KHT

Muscle Testing

Ring Therapy

3 Constitutions Assessment

Treatment

Koryo Hand Therapy

Yin-Yang Pulse Diagnosis

Overview

This learning module is part of the KHT Advanced Topics Series, which covers more challenging topics following the basic courses. This course is the third of four parts that cover Three Constitutions Diagnosis.

Three Constitutions Diagnosis is one of the main diagnostic methods in KHT. Understanding the theory, practice and application will enable the practitioner to exactly determine the energetic excess and deficiency patterns of all twelve meridians. This information provides the most appropriate meridian or micro-meridian to restore energetic balance to all 12 meridians and thus to restore health to the client. Part 3 focuses on methods to confirm the Three Constitution Diagnosis and then to treat the constitution.

Learning Objectives

• The student will also learn how to apply treatment Patterns for the Three Constitutions
• The student will learn how to do confirmation of the Three Constitution Diagnosis determined through the use of Pellets, Test Probes, and Silver Rings
• The student will also learn how to treat the Three Constitutions with Pellets, Hand Needles, and Silver Colored Rings

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Categories

Pain Management

Korean Hand Therapy

Tags

Techniques

Pellet

3 Constitutions Assessment

Point Finders

3 Contitutions

Silver Colored Rings

Koryo Hand Therapy

Finger Points

Hand Needling

Treatment

KHT

Test Probes

Overview

This learning module is part 4 in a 12-part series that presents the basic theories, concepts, and methods of treatment for Korean Hand Therapy (KHT). All 12 modules can be viewed in two days, or over time individually.

Module 4, 'Non-Invasive Methods of Point Stimulation' presents an overview of the principles of stimulating using metal pellets and Stipers, and clarification on what they are, and how they work are outlined. Concepts surrounding hand moxabustion and types of electrical moxa warmers are also explored as well as protocols for treating acute and chronic conditions.

Attendees will have a thorough understanding of KHT basics upon taking all of the courses in this series.

Learning Objectives

• Students will have a comprehension about how various KHT applications can help treat acute and chronic conditions.
• Students will understand the different pellet types and how they work.
• Students will get an understanding of the benefits of using hand moxibustion and moxa warmers.
• Students will learn the principles of point stimulation with pellets and Stipers.

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Categories

Korean Hand Therapy

Pain Management

Tags

Moxa Liquid

Acute Conditions

Electronic Moxa

Moxa Salves

Smoky Moxa

Stipers

Metal Pellets

KHT

Koryo Hand Therapy

Moxa

Chronic Conditions

Hand Magnets

Overview

This module is part of the KHT Advanced Topics Series, which covers more challenging subjects. This is the 5th Module of 6 sections in the KHT Advanced Series.

This course covers Yin-Yang Pulse diagnosis theory and application. Attendees learn a unique approach to pulse diagnosis. Conclusions drawn from Yin-Yang Pulse diagnosis can be applied to body as well as hand micro-meridian treatments. The diagnosis will be identical across diverse, trained practitioners.

Learning Objectives

• Students will understand basic yin-yang pulse diagnosis concepts such as: Describing the rationale for application of Yin-Yang diagnosis, differentiating Yang Type vs. Yin Type Pulses, several metaphors for the “smooth vs. rough” pulse quality, and know the differentiate ratios: 1X (times), 2X or 3X for each meridian.
• Students will understand the theory and procedure of diagnosis and treatment confirmation by Applying pellets and rings, comparing differentials between Carotid and Radial pulses, treating front associated points for excess tissue characteristics.
• Students will learn how to locate: All Micro-meridians, all Five Element points for Yin and Yang Meridians, and all Eight Extraordinary points.

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Categories

Korean Hand Therapy

Pain Management

Tags

Treatment

KHT

Pellet

Yin Type Pulse

Pulse Diagnosis

Radial Pulse

5 Element Micro-Meridian Model

Yang Type Pulse

Koryo Hand Therapy

Carotid Pulse

Smooth Pulse

8 Extraordinary micro-meridian

Ring Therapy

Yin-Yang Pulse Diagnosis

Rough Pulse

Micro-Meridian

Overview

Whitfield Reaves has frequently commented that there is no single injury more rewarding to treat than shoulder pain that is a result of supraspinatous tendonitis. With both trigger and motor points located in the region of Small Intestine 12, the practitioner is able to treat this rotator cuff muscle with an easy-to-master acupuncture sports medicine needle technique. However, the precarious location of the supraspinatous tendon beneath the acromion, between the points LI 16 and LI 15, may take a bit more practice to needle with precision.

What makes the supraspinatous muscle problematic for the acupuncturist is that the pain often refers to the deltoid region of the shoulder, and, occasionally, distally down the arm and forearm. This deltoid region pain leads many practitioners to a diagnosis of Large Intestine (Yang ming) and San Jiao (Shao yang) disorders; this often results in treatments that rarely suffice. This one-hour webinar by Whitfield Reaves covers these issues of assessment and treatment, and clearly give the practitioner a guide to treat this common cause of shoulder pain.

Learning Objectives

• To perform one orthopedic test that assists in the diagnosis of supraspinatus tendon impingement syndrome.
• To be able to describe needle technique on the local point SI 12.
• To use palpation in order to locate trigger points of the supraspinatus.
• To be able to describe needle technique on the sub-acromial zone using LI 16 and LI 15.
• To perform two orthopedic tests that assist in the diagnosis of supraspinatus involvement.

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Categories

Pain Management

Acupuncture

Sports Medicine

Tags

Pathology

Needle Technique

Subacromial

Needle Insertion

Supraspinatous Muscle

Acupuncture Points

Tendon

Rotator Cuff Tendon

Anatomy

Point Location

Pain

Acupuncture Location

Palpate

Needle Depth

Needle Stimulation

Overview

Tennis elbow, or epicondylitis, presents with pain in the elbow at the lateral epicondyle and distally along the extensor tendon and muscles of the forearm. Usually a repetitive stress injury, it is characterized by inflammation and irritation of the forearm extensors and possibly the supinators. This is a typical sports injury, with the site of trauma occurring frequently on a yang surface (the extensors). It is much more common than medial epicondylitis, on the flexor muscle group of the yin surface.

Like many overuse injuries, its onset is insidious. There is often no specific traumatic event associated with the start of symptoms. However, the patient is predictably involved in recreational activities that require repetitive and vigorous use of the forearm muscles – like tennis and other racquet sports. Occupational stresses, such as construction work, also result in the injury. Similarly, the effects of computer keyboarding and utilizing a mouse, can also act as a stress to the extensor group.

The Large Intestine and San Jiao meridians encompass the region of the extensor muscles. However, neither of these two channels precisely encompass the lateral epicondyle. Hence, distal points may be difficult to determine, and the practitioner will need some “trick” techniques to treat this condition. As Whitfield Reaves will discuss in the webinar, the complexity of the anatomical structure of the common extensor tendon makes even local and adjacent needling more difficult than what some practitioners may want to admit.

Learning Objectives

• To be able to describe needle technique on the local zone of the epicondyle.
• To know two non-local treatments that may be used in the treatment of the condition.
• To perform two orthopedic tests that assist in the diagnosis of the condition.
• To use palpation in order to diagnose the condition.
• To be able to describe needle technique on the local zone of the extensor tendon.

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Categories

Pain Management

Sports Medicine

Acupuncture

Tags

Needle Depth

Assessment Techniques

Point Location

Epicondylitis

Sports Injury

Forearm

Nerve Sensation

Pain

Needle Stimulation

Extensor Muscles

Pathology

Needle Insertion

Anatomy

Epicondyle

Tennis Elbow

Needle Technique

Needle Direction

Orthopedic Test

Overview

This learning module is part 7 in a 12-part series that presents the basic theories, concepts, and methods of treatment for Korean Hand Therapy (KHT). All 12 modules can be viewed in two days, or over time individually.

Module 7, 'Special Patterns to Enhance the Effects of Correspondence Therapy,' presents an overview of KHT protocols that can be used to treat a wide variety of physical, mental, and emotional issues. These protocols can be used in a standalone manner, or to enhance correspondence therapy.

Attendees will have a thorough understanding of KHT basics upon taking all of the courses in this series.

Learning Objectives

• Students will understand the important points of the 'A' Micro-meridian, and the front associated points.
• Students will also have a more thorough comprehension of the longevity pattern for men and women, and basic therapy protocols for upper, middle, and lower functional areas.
• Students will learn the abdominal basic prescription, and a mental and emotional re-centering pattern.

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Categories

Korean Hand Therapy

Pain Management

Tags

A-Micro-Meridian

Special Patterns to Enhance Correspondence Therapy

Abdominal Basic Prescription

Koryo Hand Therapy

Longevity Pattern

Mental Health

Health

Treatment

Physical Health

KHT Theory

Protocols

Emotional Health

KHT

Overview

This learning module is part of the KHT Advanced Topics Series, which covers more challenging topics following the basic courses. This course is the second of four parts that cover Three Constitutions Diagnosis.

Three Constitutions Diagnosis is one of the main diagnostic methods in KHT; understanding the theory and protocols will enable the practitioner to determine the energetic excess and deficiency patterns of the twelve body meridians. This information provides a guide to selecting the most appropriate meridian to restore energetic balance. Part 2 covers the theory and development of the energetic patterns of the twelve meridians in each of the three constitutions: Yin, Kidney, and Yang Excess Constitutions.

Learning Objectives

• The student will learn The Yang Excess Pattern Development: Application of the Five Element Model, Procedure for the left side of the abdomen for Yang Excess, and Procedure for the right side of the abdomen for Yang Excess.
• The student will learn The Kidney Excess Pattern Development: Application of the Five Element Model, Procedure for the left side of the abdomen for Kidney Excess, and Procedure for the right side of the abdomen for Kidney Excess.
• Students will understand the rationale and treatment sequence on the abdomen to determine for each side the energetic patterns in terms of excess or deficiency of the 12 meridians and three Constitutions: Yin, Yang, and Kidney Excess.
• The student will learn The Yin Excess Pattern Development: Application of the Five Element Model, Procedure for the left side of the abdomen for Yin Excess, and Procedure for the right side of the abdomen Yin Excess.

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