This short article, which is focused on getting more out of your Zang Fu treatments, encourages acupuncturists to learn a very effective point combination and simple thoracic vertebral mobilization technique for middle jiao disharmonies. Figure 1. Spinal nerve pathway innervating the
Figure A. Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) primarily involves the extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle. Spring is coming and so is an increase of activity and exercise for our patients. Lateral epicondylitis, or "tennis elbow," may be coming into your practice soon
Acupuncture as an Assessment is a method taught in the Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification program, though it has most likely been used by TCM practitioners for thousands of years. Key acupuncture points can be used to reduce pain, increase range of motion, and
The articularis genus muscle (AGM)is a thin, ribbon-like muscle of the anterior knee. It is located on the anterior surface of the distal quarter of the femur. It is deep to, and many times embedded within the fibers of the vast us intermedius
A Myofascial Release Technique to Supplement your Acupuncture Treatment If you are interested in more of this content on the psoas, we will expand on this subject on an online webinar at the end of the year or early 2021 for CEU
The following is an excerpt of information taught in the upcoming Module II: Low Back, Hip and Groin, which is open for registration. Low back pain (LBP) is encountered frequently in clinical practice the cause of which is often non-specific in 85% of
Treating hip asymmetry is part of what I would call the bread and butter of Sports Medicine Acupuncture®. When a patient comes in with low back pain, knee pain, leg pain, or sometimes even neck and shoulder pain, one of the first things we
Addendum to "Spinal Offsets and the Huatuojiaji Points: A Zangfu Perspective" Webinar with Lhasa OMS Matt Callison and I were recent guests on a Lhasa OMS hosted webinar. We discussed Huatuojiaji points, vertebral mechanics, spinal offsets and their relationship to the Zangfu. This
This blog article on "Supinator Syndrome" is an excerpt from the Sports Medicine Acupuncture: An Integrated Approach Combining Sports Medicine with Traditional Chinese Medicine textbook available from smatextbook.com. The Great Imitator for Lateral Epicondylitis Figure 1. Increased tension in the supinator muscle
Figure 1. Paresthesia from meralgia paresthetica is located in the anterior-lateral and lateral thigh regions. Meralgia Paresthetica is a common clinical condition that an orthopedic or sports acupuncturist will encounter in their practice. It is a soft-tissue
| DATE | NAME OF CLASS | INSTRUCTOR | LOCATION | CLASS TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2022 | Quadratus Lumborum: Structure, Function and Treatment | Callison, Lau | LIVE ONLINE WEBINAR | Foundational |
