Course Overview
Treating Knee Injuries and Pain is designed for the orthopedic and sports acupuncturist. This course emphasizes diagnosis and assessment, with all treatment plans and choice of points based upon anatomical factors. Included are trigger points, motor points, and treating the synovial joint itself. Easy-to-understand treatment plans are presented, resulting in increased clinical effectiveness.
The following structures are covered in this three-hour course:
(1) The patello-femoral joint. Highlights: Xiyan into the sub patellar space.
(2) The medial compartment of the knee. Highlights: Threading the joint line.
(3) The ilio-tibial band. Highlights: Threading the ilio-tibial tract at GB 33.
(4) The pes anserine. Highlights: The region of Spleen 9.
(5) The patellar tendon. Highlights: threading the tendon and Xiyan
Whitfield has given instruction on treating the knee in many of his live seminars and online webinars. This course, while it has been taught before, has some new material and additional protocols to consider in this common clinical condition.
Objectives
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Assessment and treatment of the anterior compartment of the knee.
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Assessment and treatment of the medial compartment of the knee.
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Assessment and treatment of the ilio-tibial band.
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Assessment and treatment of the pes anserine.
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Assessment and treatment of the patellar tendon.
Outline
0 hrs - 30 min
Presentation of the anatomy and function of the patello-femoral joint. Explanation of orthopedic testing and assessment sites for the anterior compartment of the knee. Review of the acupuncture points located locally and adjacent to the knee joint.
30 min - 1 hrs
Presentation of the anatomy and function of the medial compartment of the knee. Explanation of orthopedic testing and assessment sites for the medial compartment of the knee. Review of the acupuncture points located locally and adjacent to the knee.
1 hrs - 1.5 hrs
Presentation of the anatomy of the ilio-tibial band. Explanation of orthopedic testing and assessment sites from the ilium to the lateral knee. Review of the acupuncture points located locally at the knee, in the IT band itself, and at its origin.
1.5 hrs - 2 hrs
Presentation of the anatomy and function of the pes anserine of the knee. Explanation of orthopedic testing and assessment sites for the pes. Review of the acupuncture points located locally and adjacent to the pes anserine.
2 hrs - 2.25 hrs
Presentation of the anatomy and function of the patellar tendon. Explanation of orthopedic testing and assessment sites for this tendon of the knee. Review of the acupuncture points located locally and adjacent to the anterior knee joint.
2.25 hrs - 2.75 hrs
Video presentation of the anatomy, location of meridians, and point location for all the knee structures covered in this three hour event. Further elaboration of the tissues deep to the surface anatomy at the acupuncture points.
2.75 hrs - 3 hrs
Review and questions. Review of the anterior knee, the patellar tendon, the medial compartment, and the pes anserine. Case studies will be included if the attendees do not have questions.
Reviews
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Meagan M. (United States of America)
Great course! Appreciated the in depth look at the knee and I will feel more confident treating knee pain going forward!
Reviews
Great course! Appreciated the in depth look at the knee and I will feel more confident treating knee pain going forward!
Meagan M. (United States of America)
Teacher
Whitfield Reaves
In practice for over 40 years, Whitfield Reaves, OMD, L.Ac., specializes in the field of sports medicine. Being in the forefront of the acupuncture sports medicine field, Whitfield's experience includes working with athletes at the 1984 LA Olympic Games at the 1984 LA Olympic Games and countless other sport competitions since. He is an author, he teaches internationally as well.
Disclaimers
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Accessing Your Course
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Unlimited Access & CEUS
You will have unlimited access to this course for as long as it is on Net of Knowledge, so that you can keep reviewing and learning from it over the years.
CEU requirements must be completed within 1 year from the purchase. During this time, you must view the training and complete any required documents to get your certificate. You must also print and save your certificate for your own records.
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Cancellation Policy
Please note we do not offer refunds for our recorded online courses/webinars.
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Note
This recording is available in an online format only; you will not receive a DVD or physical copy of the recording – it is only available to watch as a course to watch on the internet through your online account.
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CPDs:
Approved By: AACMA (3), ANTA (3), ATMS (3), Acupuncture NZ (3), NCCAOM (3), Standard Certificate (3)
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Language: English
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Course Type: Recorded Webinar
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Course Length: 3 h
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Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
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Access Period: Lifetime
