Fri, Nov 04
|PIHMA - College & Clinic
Orthopedic Acupuncture: Neck & Upper Back Pain
This 3 day hands-on workshop will introduce fundamental assessment skills needed to perform a thorough history, physical examination, and treatment for neck & upper back injuries.
Time & Location
Nov 04, 2022, 9:00 AM PDT – Nov 06, 2022, 5:30 PM PST
PIHMA - College & Clinic, 302 E Bethany Home Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85012, USA
About The Event
Course Description:
This hands-on workshop will introduce fundamental assessment skills needed to perform a thorough history and physical examination for neck and upper back injuries. Attendees can expect to enhance their understanding of clinical anatomy, static and dynamic inspection/observation, movement assessment (active, passive, resisted, and passive accessory), orthopedic tests, palpation skills, and orthopedic/trigger point acupuncture needling technique for common injuries.
Learning Objectives:
- How to a perform a thorough history
- Enhance palpation skills
- Assess range of motion
- How to utilize muscle length and strength assessment
- Develop neurological examination skills
- Gain proficiency with orthopedic tests
- Consolidate effective treatment strategies
- Educate patients on preventative techniques and self care
DAY 1
9:00-9:30 Introduction, orthopedic and trigger point acupuncture essentials
9:30-10:30 Clinical anatomy of the cervical spine and shoulder girdle
10:30-12:30 Inspection and range of motion assessment of the cervical spine (active, passive, and resisted)
12:30-2:00 Lunch
2:00-3:30 Muscle assessment, palpation, and trigger point needling demonstration (scapular region)
3:30-5:30 Supervised practice: assessment, palpation, and needling technique for trigger/ashi points of the scapular region
DAY 2
9:00-12:30 Orthopedic tests - demonstration and supervised practice
12:30-2:00 Lunch
2:00-3:30 Muscle assessment, palpation, and trigger/ashi acupuncture needling demonstration (cervical region)
3:30-5:30 Supervised practice: assessment, palpation, and needling technique for trigger/ashi points of the cervical region
DAY 3
9:00-11:00 Differentiating common patterns, identifying thoracic outlet syndrome and shoulder pathologies
11:00-12:30 Needling technique review and clinically applied strategies
12:30-2:00 Lunch
2:00-3:00 Case demonstration(s) with group discussion
3:00-4:00 Preventative strategies and self-care
4:00-5:30 Comprehensive review of skills, Q&A