Acupuncture Orthopedics Essentials II: Exam, Diagnosis, and Treatment Principles

This foundational class provides the essential knowledge and skills to examine, diagnose and plan treatment of a wide range of common and significant orthopedic injuries, pain and disabilities.

Learn how to connect ortho-neuro exam findings with AOM patterns, orthopedic tissue diagnoses, and functional capacity assessments that establish baselines, identify urgent conditions--and guide treatment. Take home practical techniques and strategies, as well as theoretical understandings immediately applicable to orthopedic conditions generally. Develop skills to learn directly from patients by measuring their outcomes--free yourself from dependency on teachers and texts! And prepare to get the most out of our Spine and Extremities series!

• Classical and modern observation, inspection and palpation techniques
• Measuring active and passive joint range of motion
• Joint play/end-feel testing for joint dysfunctions and ligamentous laxity
  
• Strength testing using manual methods and dynamometers
• Quantifiable sensory function testing
• Special orthopedic and neurologic exams
• Principles of orthopedic tissue-based diagnosis, AOM pattern recognition, and functional capacity assessment
• Case management and treatment planning for orthopedic conditions

Student Ratings and Comments

from evaluations as required by California Acupuncture Board, prior live class offerings in 2016 and 2017.

Respondents: 29 of 37 enrolled

Average rating: 98/100

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"Anthony is a gem! He is very clear and organized."  --Anonymous

"Good choice for a teacher."  --Anonymous