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Enhancing Sports Medicine with Traditional Chinese Medicine
ACUSPORT EDUCATION NEWSLETTER
ISSUE 48 | JUNE 2022
We’re gearing up for an incredible line up of classes this summer!
This month marks the completion of the 2019-2022 SMAC Program with the second section of our Module IV: The Neck, Shoulder and Upper Extremity Assessment and Treatment of Injury class (June 23-26 in San Diego, CA). We only have a couple seats left so please
register ASAP if you are still wanting to attend!
We already sold out our 2022-2023 SMAC Program class Module I Assessment & Treatment of Injury class-Huatuojiaji Points: Vertebral Fixations and Facilitated Segments (HTJJ) in San, Diego, CA in July. As such, we have opened a second section of our HTJJ, in-person only SMAC course in Dallas, Texas on October 8-9,
2022. Seats are filling up for this class as well so again, if you are interested, please do not delay in registering!
NEW FOUNDATIONAL CLASSES
In just a couple of days on June 4, we will be hosting the second in our online Foundational series — Quadratus Lumborum:
Structure, Function and Treatment, where we will discuss this muscle's complex structure, latest research on its function, as well as treatment protocols. The quadratus lumborum is a crucial structure of the lumbar spine and its role in stability and contribution to low back pain are controversial so we hope you’ll join us for this unique presentation.
Although we sold out of our Foundational 3-Day Cadaver Lab for the Acupuncturist, please keep in mind that we do offer four Anatomy, Palpation and Cadaver (APC) Labs, one in each module, as part of every SMAC Program. We still have a few seats left in our APC Module I: the Spine in July. This is one of our new and improved classes where you will not only participate in labs these two days, but you will also be provided with six hours of at-home lecture on functional anatomy and the anatomy of the sinew channels so
more time for labs and less classroom time spent on lecture!!! READ THE FULL CLASS DESCRIPTION
For more information on the New & Improved 2022-2023 SMAC PROGRAM starting July 2022, click here! Also, keep in mind about 75% of our SMAC Program is also now available ONLINE! For a full list of all of our SMA Program Classes and their available formats, click here.
1. The Sports Medicine Acupuncture: An Integrated Approach Combining Sports Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine textbook by Matt Callison is available for purchase.
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“An impressive and very thorough book destined to be a great reference guide for the clinic.” — Tom Bisio
“Every practitioner of acupuncture at every level will gain further insight and knowledge from this book.” — Peter Deadman
A brief statement from a user of the book:
“Your book really helped me take that next step - I have used other books and protocols but your organization and explanations are superior - the integration of different ages and scenarios and then the points to match. . . great work and skill, thank you . . and my patients thank you too, many successful outcomes with your guidance- I have been in practice 16 years with loyal following and
have been using your book to help several unresolved problems that my “tool” bag could not help! Thanks again!” — Ali Racheotes
NOTE: The book is available in Canada, Europe, Australia and the UK. To purchase it from one of these locations, please do so through the appropriate distributor found in the FAQ section of the webpage.
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2. NEW & UPDATED Motor Points & Acupuncture Meridians Wall Chart is HERE!
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"Special shout out to Sports Medicine Acupuncture for this brilliant and extremely durable Motor Points and Acupuncture Meridians poster! Patient education is a big deal at my practice. I also appreciate a good 'cheat sheet.' Very informative and well done!” Dr. Samantha Hodges, DAOM, L.Ac., CMT at Personal Best Acupuncture in Marin.
"This chart is amazing! My clients love looking at it and chatting about where they’re feeling pain." Tiffany Schaal from Breathe Easy Wellness.
This beautiful, full-color laminated 27x32 wall chart is an update from the original chart that was published in 2000. The NEW chart has nine new muscle motor points and six modified motor point locations. Not only can it be used for practitioner reference, but also patient education.
The chart comes ready to hang with two durable eyelets and thick lamination for durability and provides the practitioner with:
- Superficial and deep views of detailed muscle anatomy
- Anterior and posterior views of the body
- Over 110 motor point locations
- Easy to read, color-coded acupuncture points and meridians
- Muscle names and innervating spinal segment
- Instructive needle technique diagrams specifically for motor points
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3. C.SMA PRACTITIONER OF THE MONTH:
Adrienne Coombs, L.Ac., C.SMA
Adrienne discusses how she was able to utilize the tools she learned in her SMAC education on MMA UFC fighters out in Canada and presents a case of how she was able to help speed up one fighter's knee rehabilitation after being injured in a fight.
4. FEATURED ARTICLE
Tensegrity and the Quadratus Lumborum
By: Brian Lau, L.AC., C.SMA
In this article, Brian Lau discusses how he and Matt Callison have been preparing for the 2-hour webinar on the quadratus lumborum (QL) this coming weekend June 4, and he put together a short video to highlight how this intriguing muscle can interact with other muscles through the tensegrity of the torso.
5. SMAC PROGRAM CLASSES
To make registration easy for both online course and live in-person courses, we’ve created two registration pages—one for Live, In-Person
Classes (every class will still be offered in this format) and another for all Recorded Webinars (about 75% of the program is available in this format).
Remember, you can start the program at any time AND taking individual classes within the SMAC Program is a way to earn your CEU’s without committing to the whole program or even a whole module!
For questions and support, please visit our newly revised FAQ page. From
registration to certification questions, this is an excellent resource to get all your questions answered. As always, if you have any additional questions, please email Patricia Botet at acusportinfo@gmail.com. We’re always here to help!
6. FOUNDATIONAL CLASSES
3-DAY CADAVER LAB: SOLD OUT
TIME: 10AM-12PM PST
LOCATION: ONLINE
Many discounts and payment options are now available for repeat, CSMA practitioners, acupuncture school students and when paying by check—PLEASE INQUIRE AND REFER TO THE DISCOUNTS & COUPON CODE TAB ON THE REGISTRATION PAGES!
7. YOUTUBE CHANNEL: SPORTS MEDICINE ACUPUNCTURE
We're always updating the channel with new educational videos. Check it out and sign up to get notified when new videos get added! SUBSCRIBE TODAY
8. ACUSPORT EDUCATION'S STRATEGIC ALLIANCES
We want to make sure you know about the beneficial alliances that AcuSport Education has formed with Lhasa OMS and Unified Practice. This is just one of the ways we are fulfilling our goal to support our program graduates!
9. WANT TO STAY CONNECTED WITH US DURING THE MONTH?
Make sure to join our Sports Acupuncture Facebook Group where we post interesting treatment strategies and the sports
acupuncture community shares clinically relevant discussions that can help you improve your practice.
The current SMA Google Group (for C.SMA practitioners) and SMA Facebook page remain the same.
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