Course Objectives
- Participants will understand how orthopedic and muscle testing should be utilized in an acupuncture setting. An in depth knowledge of when to perform the different tests and how that can help drive treatment strategy will be emphasized.
- Participants will feel comfortable with appropriate positioning and cuing for all tests covered. Specific instructions on how to best instruct the patient to produce force or resist force given the test, will be explicitly outlined.
- Participants will be able to accurately and effectively conduct orthopedic and muscle testing for the upper extremity. The student will be taught the tests using verbal instruction, written instruction, and visual instruction.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 45 min
The first section begins with an introduction of orthopedic and muscle tests. Then testing for the TMJ and Cervical Nerve Root compression is covered.
45 min - 1.25 hrs
Muscle tests for the cervical spine including the longus colli, upper trapezius, splenius capitus, splenius cervicis, and levator scapulae are covered. Proper positioning and methods for completing the tests is emphasized.
1.25 hrs - 2.25 hrs
Orthopedic tests for the glenohumeral joint and AC joint are covered. Arc of Pain, Speeds Test, Cross Over Impingement, Hawkins Kennedy, Posterior Impingement, Piano Key Sign, Sulcus Sign, Grind Test, Jobe Relocation Test, and Roos Test are covered.
2.25 hrs - 2.75 hrs
Glenohumeral muscle tests of the supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Subscapularis, Anterior Deltoid, and the Lateral Deltoid are covered. Proper positioning and methods for completing the tests is emphasized.
2.75 hrs - 3.25 hrs
Orthopedic tests for the elbow including Tennis Elbow, Golfers Elbow, Elbow Hyperextension, Elbow Flexion, Elbow Valgus, Elbow Varus, and Tinels Sign are covered. Proper positioning and methods for completing the tests is emphasized.
3.25 hrs - 3.75 hrs
Elbow muscle tests of the Pronator Teres, Supinator, Brachioradialis, Biceps, and Triceps are covered. Proper positioning and methods for completing the tests is emphasized.
3.75 hrs - 4 hrs
Orthopedic tests for the wrist and hand including Finkelstein's Test, Phalens, Reverse Phalens, and Tinels Sign are covered. Proper positioning and methods for completing the tests is emphasized.
4 hrs - 4.25 hrs
An introduction to some basic movement patterns including glenohumeral joint rotation and scapulohumeral rythym are covered. Proper positioning and methods for completing the tests is emphasized.
4.25 hrs - 4.75 hrs
I go over additional comments and corrections to topics covered in the previous tests. A review of all the tests is conducted.
This is a great adjunct to your acupuncture skills and knowledge
Frank J. - United States of America
Excellent course, very thorough and covers a lot of muscle tests. A great review for those who already know them.
Amanda P. - Canada
Derrick is great about explaining and showing visually what is going on while performing the tests. this are all very helpful in my practice.
YVETTE H. - United States of America
Great class! Helps you pinpoint what tissue needs to be treated.
Paul G. - United States of America
Great course to get into the realm of orthopedic testing. Very easy and simple layout and materials and video quality and setup are perfect.
michael C. - United States of America
Loved it! This course provided a deeper dive into the biology of tissue dysfunction, which helped fill in some gaps from TCM school. It was excellent for revisiting anatomy and kinesiology while applying it to acupuncturists and the most commonly seen conditions. After finishing the course, I have a better understanding of how to isolate specific muscles and differentiate pain location. Derrick's presentations were detailed enough that I feel ready to begin building clinical experience using this orthopedic approach in my practice. Great series!
Ryan T. - United States of America
material is useful in clinical practice right away and makes it easier to diagnose and treat ailments.
Tyler A. - United States of America
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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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