ACUPUNCTURE 207

Course overview

*Describe and summarize the mechanisms by which acupuncture exerts effect on pain modulation and musculoskeletal function. *Describe joint and muscle mechanoreceptor anatomy and physiology and how they relate to acupuncture. *Define and discuss the ascending and descending neurological pathways affected by acupuncture. *Outline the importance of cortical representation and the sensory/motor homunculus and relate them to acupuncture points with examples. *Demonstrate the importance of the cerebellum and its role in acupuncture treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.