Practical Chinese Sports Medicine: Treating the Neck

Course overview

This class focuses on treating Sports Injuries and Orthopedic Conditions of the Neck with a multi-modality approach, which includes Tui Na, acupuncture protocols, point prescriptions, and needling techniques. Tom Bisio will present this unique and very effective approach to the treatment of neck pain, stiffness and injury based on his 25+ years of clinical experience, with an emphasis on immediate acquisition of clinically effective skills. Advanced acupuncture techniques and needling methods are clearly demonstrated, along with the use of Cupping and the Plum Blossom Needle. Tom also demonstrates two short and very effective Tui Na protocols for the neck that can be easily integrated with acupuncture treatments. Students will also learn to appropriately prescribe herbal formulae that have been proven clinically effective in the treatment of neck conditions. Specific rehabilitative Qi Gong exercises conditions of neck are demonstrated and explained, so that students are able to teach the exercises to patients.