Sports Medicine Acupuncture
An Integrated Approach Combining Sports Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine
By Matt Callison, L.Ac.
A full-color textbook on integrating sports medicine and traditional Chinese medicine, with detailed information on more than 93 sports and orthopedic injuries. Now also available as an e-book.
Order your copy
Europe and the U.K.: our European distributor is no longer operating. While we find a new one, email mattcallison.smac@gmail.com to buy a copy.
A groundbreaking clinical text
Packed with indispensable clinical information, including innovative advanced needle techniques, therapeutic exercise recommendations and herbal medicine treatments.
Principles & treatment options
Reviews the basic principles of sports medicine and TCM for musculoskeletal health and injury, blending the two systems to show how they complement each other. It then covers acupuncture, therapeutic exercise, internal and external herbal medicine, moxibustion, and adjunctive techniques like kinesiological taping, cupping, bloodletting and gua sha.
Neck, shoulder & upper extremity
The first of the “injury chapters.” Each injury includes a detailed description, typical mechanisms of injury, assessment and treatment suggestions, common TCM patterns in the local area, and a prognosis covering treatment needed and rehabilitation timeframe.
Low back, hip & lower extremity
Covers the low back, hip and lower extremity in the same detail. Chapters 6–12 each end with rehabilitative exercises (proprioceptive, stretching and strengthening) appropriate for different injuries.
Sample pages
“The most comprehensive and thorough English-language text on the combination of traditional Chinese medicine and sports medicine. Much of it can be used immediately in the acupuncture clinic.”
What practitioners and teachers say
“As evidenced by this book, our profession has arrived at a higher level of integration of traditional acupuncture and modern bioscience… Matt’s work brings acupuncture further into mainstream medicine. This book both advances the practice of acupuncture for the practitioner and benefits the patient, who will appreciate the quick and effective results that this approach produces.”
“This book cleverly articulates the integration of sports acupuncture with traditional Chinese medicine and creates a unique and effective system of treatment. His techniques are clear and based both in anatomy and organ/meridian systems of East Asian medicine. Sports Medicine Acupuncture peeks into the future and it is a must for all practitioners who treat pain and musculoskeletal injury.”
“Your book really helped me take that next step—I have used other books and protocols but your organization and explanations are superior… many successful outcomes with your guidance. I have been in practice 16 years with loyal following and have been using your book to help several unresolved problems that my “tool” bag could not help!”
“An impressive and very thorough book destined to be a great reference guide for the clinic.”
“This is a truly comprehensive text that integrates TCM and modern sports medicine.”
“Every practitioner of acupuncture at every level will gain further insight and knowledge from this book.”
Matt Callison, L.Ac.
Matt Callison is known for blending Chinese medicine with sports medicine, both in clinical practice and through the Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification Program, attended by acupuncturists worldwide. His many years of cadaver dissection broadened and deepened that program, and he is well known for innovative, successful treatment protocols for musculoskeletal injury and for his work with professional athletes.
He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education/Sports Medicine from San Diego State University and a Master’s in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, where the class he developed, “Treatment of Orthopedic Disorders,” is still taught. He created the Motor Point and Acupuncture Meridian Chart and wrote The Motor Point Manual, Motor Point Index and the Sports Medicine Acupuncture textbook.
“To empower practitioners to serve the best interests of their patients by utilizing a comprehensive method in an expert manner… We feel that this is the most complete English-language text on sports medicine acupuncture available anywhere; we hope you agree.”
Matt Callison, L.Ac. & Adam Schreiber, L.Ac.
What is the return policy?
Unused items in their original packaging can be returned with proof of purchase for a refund, minus shipping and handling. See the full Merchandise Return & Refund Policy for details and the mailing address.
Do I get the C.SMA discount?
Yes. All active Certified Sports Medicine Acupuncturists get a 5% discount on the SMA textbook.
How do I order the book if I’m in Europe or the U.K.?
Our European distributor is no longer operating. While we work on partnering with a new one, email mattcallison.smac@gmail.com to buy a copy.
Place your order today
Europe and the U.K.: our European distributor is no longer operating. While we find a new one, email mattcallison.smac@gmail.com to buy a copy.