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
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The student will be able to assess a patient for the cause of their pain in the neck, shoulder, upper back, and upper extremities
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The student will be able to track improvement or patient's condition
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The student will be able to use appropriate needling to treat the patient's condition
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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
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.
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 finish 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 online courses or webinars.
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Note
The course contents are available in an online format only; you will not receive a DVD or physical copy – they are only available through the internet in your online account.
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CPDs:
Approved By: AACMA (3), ANTA (3), ATMS (3), Acupuncture NZ (3), Standard Certificate (3), NCCAOM (3)
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Language: English
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Course Type: Recorded Seminar
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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