Assessment and Treatment of Musculoskeletal Conditions of the Neck and Upper Body

Dr. Forrest Cooper teaches assessment and treatment of common neck, shoulder, and upper extremity conditions using exams, acupuncture, and tui na to relieve pain and improve patient outcomes.

Forrest Cooper
Forrest Cooper

Course Overview

Drawing on twenty years of experience as a highly acclaimed teacher and practitioner, Dr. Forrest Cooper teaches the assessment and treatment of 15 of the most common and debilitating diseases of the neck, upper back, shoulder and upper extremity.

 

This course will teach you clinical presentation, physical exams, acupuncture and tui na treatments. Important diseases covered include cervical spondylopathy, fallen pillow, thoracic outlet syndrome, frozen shoulder, tennis / golfer's elbow, and carpal tunnel.

 

The techniques taught in this course will add greatly to any practitioner's ability to treat pain and improve patients' lives.

Objectives

  • The student will be able to assess a patient for the cause of their pain in the neck, shoulder, upper back, and upper extremities

  • The student will be able to track improvement or patient's condition

  • The student will be able to use appropriate needling to treat the patient's condition

  • The student will be able to use appropriate Tui Na stretches for each patient condition

Outline

  • 0 hrs - 15 min

    Introduction / Overview of Assessments / General Principles of Acupuncture Treatment with Tui Na

  • 15 min - 45 min

    Cervical Spondylopathy - Symptoms / 4 Main Types / Assessment, 3 Tests for Central Type Herniated Disc or Central Type Cervical Spondylopathy / Treatment Protocols Fallen Pillow Syndrome /Symptoms / Treatment Protocols

  • 45 min - 1.25 hrs

    Acupuncture Treatment Protocols for Posterior Neck (Cervical Spondylopathy and Fallen Pillow)

  • 1.25 hrs - 1.75 hrs

    Acupuncture Treatment Protocols for Anterior Neck (Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and Sprain or Strain of the Anterior Neck) Pectoralis Muscle Stretch, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - Symptoms / 5 Types / Assessments

  • 1.75 hrs - 2.25 hrs

    Rotator Cuff Strain - Symptoms and Treatment Protocols, Subacromial Bursitis - Symptoms and Treatment Protocols Strain of the Biceps - Symptoms and Treatment Protocols

  • 2.25 hrs - 2.75 hrs

    Frozen Shoulder - Symptoms and Treatment Protocols Medial and Lateral Epicondylitis - Symptoms and Treatment Protocols

  • 2.75 hrs - 3 hrs

    Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Symptoms and Treatment Protocols Subluxation of the Lunate Bone - Symptoms and Treatment Protocols Trigger Finger - Symptoms and Treatment Protocols Course Wrap-Up

Teacher

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Full Biography

Forrest Cooper

Dr Forrest Cooper, DAOM has taught and inspired a generation of students at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine. He specializes in musculoskeletal conditions, orthopedic testing, Tui Na, and pedagogy. He lives in Portland Oregon and enjoys the excellent growing season for his garden.

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$129
More Details

  • CPDs:

    Approved By: AACMA (3), ANTA (3), ATMS (3), Acupuncture NZ (3), Standard Certificate (3), NCCAOM (3)

  • Language: English

  • Course Type: Recorded Seminar

  • Course Length: 3 h

  • Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.

  • Access Period: Lifetime

$129