Orthopedic Acupuncture: Joint & Ligament Needling

Course overview

Joint needling an overview Yin and Yang of Joint Anatomy & Kinesiology Joint Injuries and their Sequelae: the Degenerative Cascade Classical needling of joints and ligaments along the jingjin or sinew meridians Contemporary techniques for acupuncture for joint stabilization and mobilization History suggestive of joint mobility/stability problems History taking for joint pain and disability Inspection and palpation of joints and ligaments Safety, side effects, contraindications, cautions, patient education and informed consent Mechanisms of therapeutic effect