Essential Orthopedic Tests & Acupuncture Strategies (upper body)

The most comprehensive and clinically applicable orthopedic acupuncture course is HERE! 

This 3-day hands-on course will enhance your utilization of best practice orthopedic tests for the cervical spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. Acupuncture treatment strategies, with heavy emphasis on trigger point/ashi acupuncture, will be utilized to address physical findings. 

Cost: $1295

Limited to 30 attendees

27 CEU's approved

Cancellation Policy: 

A $50 processing fee will be charged for all refunds regardless of time frame. All cancellations must be made in writing. Tickets cannot be exchanged, transferred, or applied for any future credit.

- 100% refund 45 days prior to event

- 80% refund 30-45 days prior to event

- NO refunds 30 days prior to the event.  

Special Room Rate: Must book prior to 8/10/23

King $139, Double Queen $159 (+ $20 on 8/31/23 only)

Free parking

https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1684364119578&key=GRP

Course Outline:

Objectives:

This course is intended to enhance the practitioner’s competence in utilizing evidence based orthopedic tests to assess neuro-musculoskeletal injuries. The participant can expect to further develop  their skills in physical exam basics and advanced techniques while learning acupuncture treatment strategies to address the physical exam findings.

Friday (9/1/23)

8:30 - 9:30 AM: Introduction, understanding what makes a test reliable/valid, developing physical exam structure and flow.

9:30 - 10:30 AM: Clinical anatomy, inspection, and movement assessment for the cervical spine

9:30 - 10:45 AM: Break

10:45 - 11:30 AM: Evidence based orthopedic tests for the cervical spine -introduction

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Evidence based orthopedic tests for the cervical spine - practical lab

12:30 – 2:00 PM: Lunch Break

2:00 – 3:00 PM: Palpation and needling  technique for the cervical region - Introduction

3:00 - 4:30 PM: Palpation and needling  technique for the cervical region - practical lab (part 1)

4:30 - 4:45 PM: Break

4:45 - 6:00 PM: Palpation and needling  technique for the cervical region - practical lab (part 2)

Saturday (9/2/23)

8:30 – 9:30 AM: Clinical anatomy, inspection, and movement assessment  for the shoulder complex

9:30 - 10:30 AM: Movement assessment - practical lab

10:30 - 10:45: Break

10:45 - 11:30 AM: Evidence based orthopedic tests for the shoulder complex - introduction

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Evidence based orthopedic tests for the shoulder complex - practical lab

12:30 – 2:00 PM: Lunch Break

2:00 – 3:00 PM: Palpation and needling  technique for the shoulder region - Introduction

3:00 - 4:30 PM: Palpation and needling  technique for the shoulder region - practical lab (part 1)

4:30 - 4:45 PM: Break

4:45 - 6:00 PM: Palpation and needling  technique for the cervical region - practical lab (part 2)

Sunday (9/3/23)

8:30 – 9:30 AM:  Clinical anatomy, inspection, and movement assessment  for the elbow, wrist, and hand

9:30 - 10:30 AM:  Movement assessment - practical lab

10:30 - 10:45 AM: Break

10:45 - 11:30 AM: Evidence based orthopedic tests for the elbow, wrist, and hand

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Evidence based orthopedic tests for the elbow, wrist, and hand- practical lab

12:30 – 2:00 PM: Lunch Break

2:00 – 3:00 PM: Palpation and needling  technique for the elbow, wrist, and hand - Introduction

3:00 - 4:30 PM: Palpation and needling  technique for the elbow, wrist, and hand - practical lab (part 1)

4:30 - 4:45 PM: Break

4:45 - 6:00 PM: Palpation and needling  technique for the elbow, wrist, and hand - practical lab (part 2)