Orthopedic and Muscle Testing for the Acupuncturist

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This series will provide the acupuncturist with the clinical skills to test for orthopedic conditions appropriately and accurately. The orthopedic and manual muscle tests selected for this training are easy to implement for any acupuncturist. And they are relevant to the clinic environment, regardless of previous orthopedic background. The instructors, Derrick McBride and Whitfield Reaves, believe understanding the anatomical nature of orthopedic conditions is the first step to precisely treating pain and injuries.

Course 1 covers the low back and hip tests, Course 2 covers the upper extremity, and Course 3 covers the lower extremity.

In each course, Derrick McBride lectures on the proper way to perform the test and possible positive findings for each test. High definition videos of each test are used to demonstrate.Helpful tips on positioning, cueing, and other clinical tricks to ensure reliable testing conditions are emphasized. The instructor often comments on clinical relevancy and real-life applications, especially for the Acupuncturist.

Derrick McBride and Whitfield Reaves developed this course out of a need for expanded conversations on testing and assessment. Whitfield Reaves’ series Mastering the Treatment of Injury and Pain covers in depth techniques for treatment of the conditions. Students should consider using these series together for a complete understanding of assessment and treatment of orthopedic conditions. Viewing these two series in sequence will greatly improve any practitioner’s understanding of orthopedic conditions and improve clinical outcomes!