With Instructor Anthony Von der Muhll, L.Ac., DAOM, DNBAO, FAIPM
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has been added to your cart!
First time user? Your account will be automatically be created after purchase. Please note:
--Webinars require continuous attendance on the date(s) offered to receive PDAs/CEUs. If you cannot attend, please consider a self-paced distance-learning version instead, if available, or another class that you will be able to attend.
--Ebooks are included with class purchase--please do not purchase both. When purchased separately, Ebooks are for informational purposes only--no PDAs/CEUs.
Questions? Please visit our FAQ page. Thank you for your purchase!
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Myofascial gua sha requires more skill and training than conventional wei qi gua sha in order to safely and effectively treat the muscles, tendons, and aponeuroses of the jing-jin ("sinew meridians"), while avoiding destabilization of adjacent joints or trauma to nerves:
- Break up painful myofascial trigger points and relieve myalgia
- Stretch and loosen adhesions in muscles and connective tissue, which can relieve pain at sites distal to where the gua sha is applied
- Flush capillary beds and lymphatic ducts and increase local micro-circulation
- Stimulate tissue healing through release of growth factors
- Assist recovery of muscle strength and function
Class topics
Overview of Myofascial Gua Sha for orthopedic conditions
- Tools and techniques
- Safety and standards of care
- Cautions and contraindications
- Patient education and informed consent
- Safety protocols and management of adverse events
- Tool disinfection
- Post-Myofascial gua sha protocols
Protocols for specific body regions
- Cervical and thoracic spine
- Shoulder girdle
- Forearm
- Gluteals
- Quadriceps, IT band and hamstrings
- Calves and Achilles tendon
- Hands and feet
Integrating Myofascial Gua Sha into acupuncture clinic flow
- Combining gua sha with other therapies
- Coding and billing
- Documentation for malpractice defense and to support insurance billing