Course Objectives
- To perform manual muscle testing and palpation that assists in the diagnosis of the achilles tendonitis.
- To know two points proximal to the tendon that may be used in the treatment of achilles tendonitis.
- To describe the needle technique of “threading the tendon” on the local zone of the achilles tendon.
- To be able to name two important symptoms commonly reported by the patient with achilles tendonitis.
- To know two points proximal to the achilles tendon and two points distal to the tendon useful in treating this condition.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 15 min
Anatomy of the achilles tendon.
15 min - 30 min
Clinical assessment of pathology of the achilles tendon.
30 min - 45 min
Demonstration of assessment.
45 min - 1 hrs
Demonstration of needling technique.
Whitfield Reeves shares many years of personal practiced wisdom and methods in the area of Acupuncture Sports Medicine. I appreciate the opportunity to learn and directly apply his focused treatments after viewing the online course options. The Acupuncture Handbook of Sports Injuries Pain is my go-to reference guide for any muscular/skeleton complaint.
Coleen F. - United States
Thank you so much for your guidance!
Alexandra B. - Canada
Whitfield is very methodical with his approach to treating injuries in the field of sports medicine. I am so grateful that he is sharing his experience, knowledge and wisdom that spans over 30 years. I particularly enjoyed his consistent approach to treatment with his 4 steps, 10 techniques. He is very humble and authentic in his approach when discussing his experiences. I look forward to learning from Whitfield Reaves in person!
Marianne T. - United States
Very informative needling techniques for tendonitis.
Christine O. - Canada
Always informative
Elena S. - Canada
Immediately applicable and quick results from applying techniques taught in course.
Barbara D. - United States
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Taught by Whitfield Reaves
In practice for over 40 years, Whitfield Reaves, OMD, L.Ac., specializes in the field of sports medicine. Being in the forefront of the acupuncture sports medicine field, Whitfield's experience includes working with athletes at the 1984 LA Olympic Games at the 1984 LA Olympic Games and countless other sport competitions since. He is an author, he teaches internationally as well.
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