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Enhancing Sports Medicine with Traditional Chinese Medicine
ACUSPORT EDUCATION NEWSLETTER
ISSUE 26 | MAY 2020
With the advent of May, our world begins to slowly loosen social distancing guidelines at varying paces depending on location. We at AcuSport Education continue to take the stance that the protection of our students and faculty is of the utmost importance during this time. We will continue to monitor how things progress in the months to come to make
the determination as to whether live, in person classes will be able to occur in July—or whether another postponement is necessary to protect everyone.
In the meantime, we are in the beginning process of developing online coursework to supplement your studies and prepare you for returning to the classroom. We hope you have been able to utilize some of the tools presented in last month’s Telemedicine Guide to gain insight on using a telehealth format to help your patients. Unified Practice has a telehealth platform that is FREE to UP subscribers. Here is the link!
1. The SMA Textbook is available for online 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 website.
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2. C.SMA PRACTITIONER OF THE MONTH:
Linnea Varner, DACM, RN, C. SMA
Linnea Varner describes how her SMA Education provided her with a comprehensive understanding of musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology, as well assessment and treatment methods, which have resulted in consistent and transformational improvements in function and pain levels for patients of all ages, earning her clinic a reputation as the “place to go” for any type of sports injury.
3. FEATURED ARTICLE
Patient Self-Care for Balancing the Lung Sinew Channel (Jingjin)
by Brian Lau AP, C.SMA.
In this blog post, Brian looks at the influence of the myofascial plane of the Lung sinew channel (jingjin) on the position of the scapula and, therefore, its involvement with injuries associated with postural disparities of the scapula.
4. SMAC PROGRAM CLASSES—2019/20 PROGRAM REGISTRATION (East Coast)
Registration for the 2019/20 program at the Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine in Bloomfield, NJ, is still OPEN!
Due to COVID-19, Module III, The Lower Extremity, classes have been postponed until later this Fall:
Anatomy, Palpation and Cadaver Lab — Oct. 15-16, 2020
Assessment & Treatment of Chanel Sinews — Oct. 17-18 2020
Assessment & Treatment of Lower Extremity Injuries — Jan 26-29, 2021
PACE III Jan. 30-31, 2021
An email went out last month to all currently enrolled participants. Many of you have already replied. If you haven’t, please reply or email Patricia Botet at acusportinfo@gmail.com, and let us know if you will still be able to make these dates.
In addition, all Payment Plan charges have been put on hold until July. For any questions or concerns, also please reach out at acusportinfo@gmail.com.
*Individual Foundational Courses Available*
Many discounts and payment options are available. Receive a discount when paying by check.
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.
DISCOUNTS & COUPON CODES: Please make sure to open the tab Discounts & Coupon Codes on the registration page of each class and enter the appropriate discount code in the Coupon Code section
when registering. Coupon codes are case sensitive so please make sure to enter them exactly as they appear on the site. If a code does not work, do not submit your registration. Please email Patricia at acusportinfo@gmail.com first. Refunds and adjustments will not be made once the registration has been submitted.
5. 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
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6. 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!
7. 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. We began
moderating this new group on July 1, 2019. It is closed to the public, but open to ALL Licensed Acupuncturists and Acupuncture students (proof required) and ALL members of the group can post. The page is NOT exclusive to C.SMAs, so others training in Sports Acupuncture are welcome to post, though we think that the group will reflect Sports Medicine Acupuncture, especially if C.SMAs post frequently. Below is a portion of the statement that appears on the 'About'
page.
"This group is open to licensed and registered acupuncturists. The goal of this sports acupuncture group is to build unity in the field of Sports and Orthopedic acupuncture and to promote this field within the larger acupuncture community. While the administrators of the group are the creators of Sports Medicine Acupuncture®, sports and orthopedic are welcome to post and discuss. The group is lightly moderated. Information from
all traditions of acupuncture are welcome and encouraged, as they are collectively integrated into this forum, but please keep the conversation relevant to the above stated goals."
The current SMA Google Group (for C.SMA practitioners) and SMA Facebook page remain the same.
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