Myofascial Cupping therapy is a centuries-old method for managing medical conditions, based on traditional Asian medicine. Now you can reap the benefits of modern cupping therapy in your practice, to, release scar tissue and fascial adhesions, manage trigger points, improve circulation and relieve pain. Many clinical conditions may benefit from cupping as part of program design to improve functional outcomes. In this introductory intensive, hands-on course, you will learn the benefits of cupping techniques with clinical tips on how to utilize specialized manual therapy tools to improve functional outcomes with measurable results!
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- Discuss the history and list the benefits of cupping therapy.
- List indications, contraindications, and precautions for cupping therapy.
- Discuss the evidence-based research for cupping therapy.
- Apply cupping therapy as part of program design to treat a variety of clinical conditions to promote mobility and functional outcomes.
AGENDA: Home Study course allows students to progress at their own pace. The format is modular. Course requires reading and reviewing slides, lab practice and exam time for 2 hours along with viewing 5 hours of videos
Module 1: 1 hour : Introduction, history of negative pressure cupping, equipment safety and infection control Oriental medicine theory and practice
Module 2: 1.5 hours: Tools, evidence, precautions, indications, contraindications, and benefits Myofascial release principles and practice, scar tissue
Module 3: 1 hour: Applications of clinical cupping and demonstration: skin glide and scar release
Cupping demo: upper body positioning & technique
Cupping for neck pain, adhesive capsulitis, forward head posture with kyphosis, lateral/medial epicondylitis, palmar fascia restrictions,
Module 4: 1.5 hours: Cupping demo: lower body positioning & technique
Cupping demo for low back pain, ITB syndrome, tight hip flexors, hamstring strain, calf stiffness, plantar fasciitis
Clinical cupping release and practice integration with tools, positioning, and home programs
Review Powerpoint slide presentation with lab and online demos: 2 hours
Post-course exam and course evaluation completion: estimated 1 hour
Credit hours 6: Credit Hours: Educise PC is an approved provider of continuing education for the NCBTMB, Inc. Educise Resources Inc. is an approved provider for the NY State Board of Physical Therapy and Massage.
