Low Back and Leg Pain - Motorpoints
Planning
STARTDATUM
10-05-2024
EINDDATUM
12-05-2024
LOCATIE/VENUE
TIJD
14:00-00:00
Inleiding/Introduction
Yao Tui Tong
An Emphasis on Sciatica and Paresthesia Pain Patterns
Motorpoints
Referred pain is a common patient complaint that comes to an acupuncturists office.One of the most challenging aspects of a clinician’s work is to accurately determine the primary tissue in lesion causing the patients low back and leg pain. In order to achieve the best treatment results and patient rehabilitation, it is essential for the practitioner to determine the proper diagnosis.
Orthopedic evaluations, manual muscle testing, knowledge of the anatomy and acupuncture channel topography is imperative in helping the practitioner to determine the source of the patient’s low back and leg pain.
Paresthesia traveling into the hip and lower extremity is not always nerve related (sciatica) and this seminar will help the practitioner to
- identify,
- diagnose
- and treat the source that creates excess (shi)and deficient (xu) referred pain patterns.
Inhoud/Content
This seminar will include
- assessment and treatment of myofascial and pelvic imbalances that are typically found in cases of sciatica and referred pain.
- Comprehensive TCM-based and sports medicine treatment protocols that will include acupuncture to
- specific ashi points:
- motor points
- trigger points
- acupuncture points to balance the channel (jingluo jingjin) systems
- myofascial mobilization techniques
- and postural exercises that together will help the practitioner get the patient out of pain and provide long-lasting results.
Doelstellingen/Objectives
Our teacher, Matt Calilison
Matt Callison’s unique ability to blend Chinese Medicine with Sports Medicine for over 25 years is demonstrated by his excellent reputation. This is particularly evident in his educational program, the “Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification Program,” which is attended by acupuncturists worldwide. He has over 20 years experience in cadaver dissection that has helped him to further broaden and deepen his educational program for the acupuncturist. Mr. Callison has had a clinical practice for over 26 years and is well known for developing innovative and successful treatment protocols for musculoskeletal injury. He has published many articles including a clinical study on acupuncture and tibial stress syndromes (shin splints) as well as an article on Sports Related Muscle Tension Headaches in the Journal of Chinese Medicine. Furthermore, Mr. Callison is well-known for his work with professional athletes. Mr. Callison is the creator of the Motor Point and Acupuncture Meridian Chart as well as the author of three publications—The Motor Point Manual, Motor Point Index and, in press, The Sports Medicine Acupuncture textbook.
Matt Callison earned his Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education/Sports Medicine from San Diego State University in 1985. He worked in the Sports Medicine field at Alvarado Sports Medicine clinic in San Diego and Scripps Hospital in La Jolla, CA for six years. In 1991, Mr. Callison received his Master’s Degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, where the class he developed, “Treatment of Orthopedic Disorders,” is still being taught. Mr. Callison continues to guest lecture in many acupuncture doctoral programs across the United States.
As Clinic Supervisor for Pacific College at the University of California’s San Diego Sports Medicine RIMAC Center, Mr. Callison guides acupuncture interns in providing Sports Medicine Acupuncture to their athletes.
Toelatingsvoorwaarden/conditions of admission
Limited number of registrations due to the extensive practical training
Lesuren/Timing
- Vrijdag - Friday : 14.00 - 21.00 h
- Zaterdag - Saturday : 09.00 - 18.30 h
- Zondag - Sunday : 09.00 - 15.00 h
Docent
Callison Matt, L.Ac.
- Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education/Sports Medicine
- Master Degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine
- Clinic Supervisor for Pacific College at the University of California’s San Diego Sports Medicine RIMAC Center
Accreditaties/Accreditation
Het aantal accreditatiepunten verschilt per beroepsverenging en wordt best nagezien bij de betreffende organisatie
BAF,
EUFOM ,
LVNT,
NVA ,
NWP ( punten),
ZHONG ( punten)
Studiepunten/Credits
3 =
Een studiepunt is een binnen de Vlaamse Gemeenschap aanvaarde internationale eenheid die overeenstemt met ten minste 25 en ten hoogste 30 uren voorgeschreven onderwijs-, leer- en examenactiviteiten en waarmee de studiebelasting van elke opleiding of elk opleidingsonderdeel wordt uitgedrukt
Studiegebied
Traditional Chinese Medicine Oosterse Gezondheidszorg
Voertaal/Language
English
Cursusmateriaal/Hand-outs
Syllabus wordt via het ICZO-platform aangereikt na betaling van het cursusgeld. Hiervoor wordt de cursist tijdig uitgenodigd.
Diversen/Miscellaneous
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Aantal cursisten: minimum 10 - max 30
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Hand outs to download
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Continuous coffee break (coffee, tea, water) + sandwich lunch, soup, salad bar, coffee, tea, water)
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Free underground parking for the car
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De organisatie behoudt zich het recht voor om eventuele wijzigingen in het programma en planning aan te brengen.