Workshop title
Integrating Osteopathic Manual Muscle Testing, Pulse Diagnosis and Fascial Node Restrictions with Acupuncture Diagnosis and Treatment
Scheduled
Day 2, 9:00
Presentation summary
This course will develop both the theory and practice of an integrated osteopathic and acupuncture approach for the diagnosis and treatment of common musculoskeletal conditions.
This approach can also be applied to visceral and neurological conditions. Attendees will develop and understanding and practical application of osteopathic palpatory techniques and the diagnosis of fascial restrictions to find acupuncture channel and organ dysfunction that may underlie a persistent musculoskeletal pain condition.
A method of applied kinesiology using precise muscle testing as well as pulse diagnosis will also be used to both identify and treat inhibited muscles. We will demonstrate how to correlate these restrictions and muscle dysfunctions to acupuncture meridian and organ dysfunction.
In addition, we will present an acupuncture tensegrity approach to fascial node needling for the treatment of these musculoskeletal conditions. Hands on practice will be included to develop practical skills with these osteopathic and needling techniques.
Conflict of interest
No
info@acumed.org
MD, MA,
Assistant Professor Part Time, Harvard Medical School and Chief of the Department of Spine, Physiatry and Pain Management at Atrius Health and Harvard Vanguard.
Former Course Director of the International Structural Acupuncture Course for Physicians at Harvard Medical School.
President of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture (AAMA).
Recognized world expert in acupuncture and the use of acupuncture point verification methods.
Leader in the use of acupuncture needle techniques for the treatment of acute and chronic pain.