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Enhancing Sports Medicine with Traditional Chinese Medicine ACUSPORT EDUCATION NEWSLETTER
ISSUE 69 | MARCH 2024
Spring is finally here, marking the start of some amazing learning opportunities! We just completed our first 2024 3-Day Cadaver Labs for the Acupuncturist a couple of weeks ago. The positive feedback has been immense! We’re hosting an additional lab this coming September, which is currently waitlist only, but we will be announcing dates for our 2025 classes in the months to come. Stay posted
for more info! APRIL CLASSES Foundational Class in Canada In just a couple weeks, we’ll be
headed to Calgary, AB, Canada hosting the Assessment & Treatment of Neck & Rotator Cuff Injuries, which are some of the most common reasons patients come to see us! Not only will you learn about key injuries to these regions, but even more importantly, you’ll learn proper assessment methods for determining where the actual pain is coming from. The focus will also be on assessing and addressing imbalances in the shoulder girdle that frequently contribute to issues in the rotator cuff. Only a couple of seats are left so don’t miss out! LEARN MORE AND REGISTER SOON! SMAC PROGRAM
UPDATES: Later this month, we also head back to NJ for Module II: The Low Back, Hip & Groin Assessment & Treatment of Injury. In this class, the student will learn to identify, assess, and treat many low back, hip, and groin injuries. In addition, the student will learn the relationship between the pelvic floor and lower back pain. Pelvic floor
needling will be taught and practiced. Pelvic floor needling is optional and will occur after class on Day 2. Keep in mind we're offering this class on two coasts: April 17-21 in New Jersey (only a couple of seats left) and May 1-5 in California (waitlist only)! For the May class, please register and use the WAITLIST coupon code to hold your spot in line! NOTE: For students taking the SMAC Program,
either all in person or as HYBRID, you only need to take one of the two!
MORE ABOUT THE SMAC PROGRAM With a new revised format and two clear program tracks—In-Person and Hybrid Online/In-Person—we are anticipating this program to be the best ever! Classes are filling up so please register soon to reserve your spot. Learn more about the 23-25 SMAC Program tracks: - ALL IN-PERSON
TRACK —12 new & improved in-person classes
- HYBRID TRACK — 10 recorded webinars and 4 live, in-person
only Assessment & Treatment of Injury classes
SMAC Program Helpful links: Keep in mind... - You have two entire program years to complete all required classes if you are pursuing the certification
track AND you do not need to start with any particular module or take modules in order,
- Participants also have the option to matriculate in SMAC Program classes at any time and to take individual courses either in-person or online
- The four required live, in-person only classes are now being offered on both coasts—in San Diego, CA and in Bloomfield,
NJ!
- All live, in-person and recorded courses are NCCAOM and CAB CEU/PDA approved!
SMA FOUNDATIONAL CLASSES NEW FOUNDATIONAL CLASS ALERT!!! We are proud to introduce our newest SMA Foundational class: TRIGGER POINT NEEDLING FOR THE HEAD, NECK & SHOULDER 17 CEU's NCCAOM (Pending) This hands-on workshop focuses on the identification, palpation, and needling of myofascial trigger points associated with the head, neck, and shoulder. The techniques taught are invaluable to the treatment of pain conditions and are easily incorporated into your existing acupuncture practice. You’ll leave this class: - having an anatomical understanding of trigger points, as well as peripheral and central sensitization
- understanding the role trigger points play in the channel system as well as key clinical signs to recognize when employing trigger point needling
- gaining confidence in needling sensitive structures of the head, neck, chest, and upper
back outside of their standard education
We’re offering this class on two different dates in two different locations: - May 11-12, 2024 at Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, MN (U.S.)
LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
- June 1-2, 2024 at Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine in Bradenton, FL (U.S.) LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
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1. The Sports Medicine Acupuncture: An Integrated Approach Combining Sports Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine textbook by Matt Callison is available for purchase.
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“An impressive and very thorough book destined to be a great reference guide for the clinic.” — Tom Bisio “Every practitioner of acupuncture at every level will gain further insight and knowledge from this book.” —
Peter Deadman A brief statement from a user of the book: “Your book really helped me take that next step - I have used other books and protocols but your organization and explanations are superior - the integration of different ages and scenarios and then the points to
match. . . great work and skill, thank you . . and my patients thank you too, many successful outcomes with your guidance- I have been in practice 16 years with loyal following and have been using your book to help several unresolved problems that my “tool” bag could not help! Thanks again!” — Ali Racheotes NOTE: The book is
available in Canada, Europe, Australia and the UK. To purchase it from one of these locations, please do so through the appropriate distributor found in the FAQ section of the webpage. |
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2. NEW & UPDATED Motor Points & Acupuncture Meridians Wall Chart is HERE!
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"Special shout out to Sports Medicine Acupuncture for this brilliant and extremely durable Motor Points and Acupuncture Meridians poster! Patient education is a big deal at my practice. I also appreciate a good 'cheat sheet.' Very informative and well done!” Dr. Samantha Hodges, DAOM, L.Ac., CMT at Personal Best Acupuncture in Marin. Have you gotten one yet??? "This chart is amazing! My clients love looking at it and chatting about where they’re feeling pain." Tiffany Schaal from Breathe Easy Wellness. This beautiful, full-color laminated 27x32 wall chart is an update from the original chart that was published in 2000. The NEW chart has nine new muscle motor points and six modified motor point locations. Not only can it be used for practitioner reference, but also patient education. The chart comes ready to hang with two durable eyelets and thick
lamination for durability and provides the practitioner with: - Superficial and deep views of detailed muscle anatomy
- Anterior and posterior views of the body
- Over 110 motor point locations
- Easy to read, color-coded acupuncture points and meridians
- Muscle names and
innervating spinal segment
- Instructive needle technique diagrams specifically for motor points
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3. FEATURED ARTICLE: Obturator Internus: Muscle, Channel, and Acupuncture Technique By: Matthew Callison,
L.Ac In this article, we feature acupuncture and channel points for the obturator internus (OI) which is a primary muscle for pelvic floor function and hip joint pathology. It suspends the pelvic floor from the lateral sides via the tendinous arch and is important in keeping muscle balance between the left and right sides.
5. FOUNDATIONAL CLASSES DATE & TIME: April 13-14, 2024 9am-5pm LOCATION: Canadian Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine (300 1824 Crowchild Tr NW, Two Executive Place), Calgary, AB CEUs: 14 CEU's NCCAOM DATE & TIME: May 11, 2024 8am-6pm through May 12, 2024 8am-5pm LOCATION: Northwestern Health Sciences University (2501 West 84th Street,), Bloomington, MN CEUs: 17 CEU's NCCAOM DATE & TIME: June 1, 2024 8am-6pm through June 2, 2024 8am-5pm LOCATION: Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine (6815 14th St W,) Bradenton, FL CEUs: 17 CEU's NCCAOM & FL ACU BOARD 3-DAY CADAVER LAB FOR THE ACUPUNCTURIST September session is WAITLIST ONLY. Please register and use the WAITLIST coupon code to hold your spot in line!
6. YOUTUBE CHANNEL: SPORTS MEDICINE ACUPUNCTURE We're always updating the channel with new educational videos. Check it out and subscribe to get notified when new videos
get added! SUBSCRIBE TODAY
7. ACUSPORT EDUCATION'S STRATEGIC ALLIANCES We want to make sure you know about the beneficial alliances that AcuSport Education has formed with Lhasa OMS
(acupuncture supplies & education) and Net of Knowledge (acupuncture education). This is just one of the ways we are fulfilling our goal to support our program graduates!
8. WANT TO STAY CONNECTED WITH US DURING THE MONTH? Make sure to join our Sports Acupuncture Facebook Group where we post interesting treatment strategies and the sports acupuncture community shares clinically relevant discussions that can help you improve your practice. The current SMA Google Group (for C.SMA practitioners) and SMA Facebook page remain the same. ...and join us on Instagram as well!
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