Course Overview

Mastering the Treatment of Injury and Pain is a webinar series for the serious practitioner of sports acupuncture. In these courses, Whitfield Reaves describes specific treatment protocols for common injury and pain syndromes. Emphasis is on diagnosis and assessment, including anatomical understanding of the numerous types of tissues involved, such as trigger points, motor points, tendons, and ligaments. Course 1 is an introduction to acupuncture sports medicine. We must understand what anatomical and orthopedic acupuncture is, and how it is used in a modern setting. This course continues with describing “anatomically significant points”. It is essential to understand how each of the different anatomical structures respond to needle insertion, electrical stimulation, and other approaches like moxa and cupping. For instance, needle insertion into a muscle belly will be quite different than tapping on a ligament. And if there is fibrosis, the point density increases. The concept of fibrosis brings clarity to what we call in traditional Chinese medicine stagnation of qi and stagnation of blood. And finally, the Four Steps, developed by the presenter, then becomes a guide to treatment. Each step has a specific role in the protocol, and as a whole, these Four Steps offer structure to the treatment of pain and injury. Understanding the Four Steps is a significant benefit for the practitioner, as it often assures that the proper treatment is not overlooked. This webinar series is designed to be viewed in sequential order. We strongly recommend that the practitioner complete the courses of this series from beginning to end. This series was introduced in 2021 and represents Whitfield’s most current material on sports acupuncture, with demonstration video filmed in HD. The nine courses include additional injuries not covered in the 2011 series, Acupuncture Sports Medicine Webinar Series. Each course in this new series features more in-depth instruction on diagnosis, assessment, and treatment techniques. Whether or not you have already taken the older series, this new one is a must-have for deepening your clinical mastery.

Course Objectives

• To be able to describe Four Steps in treatment of pain and injury, as presented in this course.
• To be able to describe at least 6 different approaches to treatment of pain and injury, as presented in this course.
• To list at least 5 types of anatomically significant points.
• To be able to describe how point density can be used as a guide with needle insertion.

Course Outline

0 hrs - 30 minUnderstanding sports acupuncture and some important terms and distinctions.

30 min - 45 minUnderstanding anatomically significant points, and the many categories of acupuncture points that they include. Also includes the process of fibrosis, and how the tissues may be affected in the patient.

45 min - 1.25 hrsUsing the Four Steps to treatment, and how ten different treatment approaches may be useful to consider in the patient with pain and injury.

1.25 hrs - 1.5 hrsUsing the Four Steps to treatment, and how ten different treatment approaches may be useful to consider in the patient with pain and injury

Course Overview

Mastering the Treatment of Injury and Pain is a webinar series for the serious practitioner of orthopedic and sports acupuncture. In these courses, Whitfield Reaves describes specific treatment protocols for common injury and pain syndromes. Emphasis is on diagnosis and assessment, including anatomical understanding the numerous types of tissues involved, such as trigger points, motor points, tendons, and ligaments. Course 2 begins with “Teaching Points”, where both trigger points and motor points are described, and how they are related to acupuncture treatment. Then, three important structures often involved in shoulder pain are presented: (1) The Supraspinatous. This includes the treatment of the muscle belly (SI 12), the tendon and tendon sheath, and the osseous junction at the rotator cuff attachment on the humerus. This includes tendonitis and tendonosis, shoulder impingement syndrome, and bursitis. (2) The Infraspinatous. This includes the treatment of the muscle belly (SI 11) and the muscle-tendon junction, as seen in tendonitis and muscle strain. (3) The Acromial-clavicular joint. Included is the unique treatment called “threading the joint space”, as well as useful adjacent points. The material of this webinar series is the integration of traditional Chinese acupuncture with western orthopedic and sports medicine. We structure these courses in order to increase practitioner confidence in the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of the shoulder. This webinar series is designed to be viewed in sequential order. We strongly recommend that the practitioner complete the courses of this series from beginning to end. This series was introduced in 2021 and represents Whitfield’s most current material on sports acupuncture, with demonstration video filmed in HD. The nine courses include additional injuries not covered in the 2011 series, Acupuncture Sports Medicine Webinar Series. Each course in this new series features more in-depth instruction on diagnosis, assessment, and treatment techniques. Whether or not you have already taken the older series, this new one is a must-have for deepening your clinical mastery.

Course Objectives

• To be able describe how to treat the local point SI 12.
• To be able to describe how to treat the sub-acromial zone using LI 16 and LI 15.
• To be able to describe how to treat the local zone of the muscle belly, in the region of SI 11.
• To learn how to locate the AC joint line.
• To list the signs and symptoms reported by the patient suffering from shoulder impingement syndrome.

Course Outline

0 hrs - 30 minIntroduction to the shoulder, trigger points, and motor points.

30 min - 1.5 hrsThe supraspinatous muscle.

1.5 hrs - 2.5 hrsThe infraspinatous muscle.

2.5 hrs - 3.25 hrsThe acromial-clavicular joint.

3.25 hrs - 3.5 hrsTheoretical Summary and Review.

3.5 hrs - 4 hrsProtocols for Supraspinatous, Infraspinatous, AC Joint.

Course Overview

Mastering the Treatment of Injury and Pain is a webinar series for the serious practitioner of orthopedic and sports acupuncture. In these courses, Whitfield Reaves describes specific treatment protocols for common injury and pain syndromes. Emphasis is on diagnosis and assessment, including anatomical understanding the numerous types of tissues involved, such as trigger points, motor points, tendons, and ligaments. Course 3 begins with an overview of important “tools”, including electro-stimulation, gua sha, cups, and specific needles used in sports acupuncture. It continues with: (1) The rotator cuff attachment, the Teres minor, the Subcapularis. (2) The Shu-stream point combination. A discussion on the use of the shu-stream points in treating pain. (3) The Biceps. Assessment and treatment of bicipital tendonitis, including “threading the tendon”. (4) The Tendino-muscle meridians.The Tendino-muscle meridians are useful in treating muscular and fascial pain, yet are often overlooked by modern era Chinese acupuncture. Some important facets of this system are covered, and how to use them. (5) The shoulder capsule. Unique “front and back” treatment that targets the shoulder capsule The material of this webinar series is the integration of traditional Chinese acupuncture with western orthopedic and sports medicine. We structure these courses in order to increase practitioner confidence in the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of the shoulder. This webinar series is designed to be viewed in sequential order. We strongly recommend that the practitioner complete the courses of this series from beginning to end. This series was introduced in 2021 and represents Whitfield’s most current material on sports acupuncture, with demonstration video filmed in HD. The nine courses include additional injuries not covered in the 2011 series, Acupuncture Sports Medicine Webinar Series. Each course in this new series features more in-depth instruction on diagnosis, assessment, and treatment techniques. Whether or not you have already taken the older series, this new one is a must-have for deepening your clinical mastery.

Course Objectives

• To be able to describe three common settings on an electrical stimulation machine.
• To be able to describe how to treat the rotator cuff attachments at the humerus in the region of Large Intestine 15 and San Jiao 14.
• To be able to list all six of the shu-stream point combinations of the yang meridians.
• To learn how to locate the biceps tendon in the bicepital groove of the humerus.
• To list clinically relevant points in the treatment used for the shoulder capsule.

Course Outline

0 hrs - 45 minElectrical stimulation, gua sha tools, cups, needles, and other equipment.

45 min - 1.5 hrsRotator cuff attachments, teres minor, subscapularis, and other shoulder conditions.

1.5 hrs - 2 hrsShu-stream point combination in treating pain.

2 hrs - 2.75 hrsThe biceps muscle group, and lesions at the long head of the bicepital tendon.

2.75 hrs - 3.25 hrsThe tendino-muscle meridians (Jingjin).

3.25 hrs - 4 hrsThe shoulder capsule, frozen shoulder.

4 hrs - 4.25 hrsTheoretical Summary and Review.

4.25 hrs - 5.25 hrsProtocols for Bicepital Tendon, Shoulder Capsule, Rotator Cuff Attachments, Sternal-Clavicular Joint, Equipment & Needles, Electrical Stimulation.

Course Overview

Mastering the Treatment of Injury and Pain is a webinar series for the serious practitioner of orthopedic and sports acupuncture. In these courses, Whitfield Reaves describes specific treatment protocols for common injury and pain syndromes. Emphasis is on diagnosis and assessment, including anatomical understanding the numerous types of tissues involved, such as trigger points, motor points, tendons, and ligaments. Course 4 discusses postural considerations, often left out of traditional acupuncture perspectives. And it includes many other useful treatment protocols for injuries to the upper extremity. (1) The rhomboid minor. Treating neck and shoulder pain as well as correcting scapular retraction. Getting those shoulders back! (2) The pectoralis major and minor. Protocols to reduce scapular protraction, as well as treatment of thoracic outlet syndrome from pectoralis minor entrapment. (3) The levator scapulae. Relaxing the neck and depressing the shoulders. (4) Treating the posterior neck, with emphasis on correcting the “anterior” head posture. (5) Other upper extremity injuries. Includes diagnosis and assessment of medial and lateral epicondylitis, and the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. The material of this webinar series is the integration of traditional Chinese acupuncture with western orthopedic and sports medicine. We structure these courses in order to increase practitioner confidence in the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of the shoulder. This webinar series is designed to be viewed in sequential order. We strongly recommend that the practitioner complete the courses of this series from beginning to end. This series was introduced in 2021 and represents Whitfield’s most current material on sports acupuncture, with demonstration video filmed in HD. The nine courses include additional injuries not covered in the 2011 series, Acupuncture Sports Medicine Webinar Series. Each course in this new series features more in-depth instruction on diagnosis, assessment, and treatment techniques. Whether or not you have already taken the older series, this new one is a must-have for deepening your clinical mastery.

Course Objectives

• To learn how to locate the rhomboid minor muscle.
• To learn how to locate the pectoralis minor muscle.
• To describe the signs and symptoms of neuro-vascular entrapment by the pectoralis minor muscle.
• To describe how to treat the local point SI 14 for the levator scapulae.
• To describe how to use the three zones to treat lateral epicondylitis.

Course Outline

0 hrs - 1 hrsRhomboid major and rhomboid minor.

1 hrs - 1.75 hrsPectoralis major and minor, pectoralis minor entrapment of the neuro-vascular bundle.

1.75 hrs - 2.5 hrsThe levator scapulae.

2.5 hrs - 2.75 hrsThe posterior neck muscles, the point Bladder 10 and the extraordinary point Bailao.

2.75 hrs - 3 hrsAssessment of the neck and shoulder.

3 hrs - 4.25 hrsThe upper extremity, medial and lateral elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome.

4.25 hrs - 4.5 hrsTheoretical Summary and Review.

4.5 hrs - 6 hrsProtocols for Levator, Posterior Neck, Rhomboid Major & Minor, Pectoralis Major & Minor, Elbow Lateral and Medial, Carpal Tunnel.

Course Overview

Mastering the Treatment of Injury and Pain is a webinar series for the serious practitioner of orthopedic and sports acupuncture. In these courses, Whitfield Reaves describes specific treatment protocols for common injury and pain syndromes. Emphasis is on diagnosis and assessment, including anatomical understanding the numerous types of tissues involved, such as trigger points, motor points, tendons, and ligaments. Course 5 presents “The Triad”, and the postural stabilizing aspects of three important anatomical structures of the low back. (1) The Gluteus medius. This muscle stabilizes the pelvis with every step we take, so it is crucial that it is properly functioning. In addition, both the gluteus medius and minimus have referral pain patterns in the lumbo-sacral and hip region that the practitioner needs to know. (2) The Quadratus lumborum. Called “the joker of low back pain”, this postural muscle is often overlooked by the practitioner. With his course, you will not miss this important muscle involved in virtually all cases of back pain. (3) The Sacral-iliac joint. Overlooked by traditional texts, palpation is key to assessment, and our clear and description of treatment logically follows. The material of this webinar series is the integration of traditional Chinese acupuncture with western orthopedic and sports medicine. We structure these courses in order to increase practitioner confidence in the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of the low back and hip. This series was introduced in 2021 and represents Whitfield’s most current material on sports acupuncture, with demonstration video filmed in HD. The nine courses include additional injuries not covered in the 2011 series, Acupuncture Sports Medicine Webinar Series. Each course in this new series features more in-depth instruction on diagnosis, assessment, and treatment techniques. Whether or not you have already taken the older series, this new one is a must-have for deepening your clinical mastery.

Course Objectives

• To learn how to locate and palpate the gluteus medius muscle.
• To describe the location of the extraordinary point Jiankua.
• To be able to describe how to needle the two of the points used in the treatment of the quadratus lumborum muscle.
• To list the origin, insertion, and action of the gluteus medius muscle.
• To describe how to locate and palpate the sacral-iliac joint.

Course Outline

0 hrs - 15 minIntroduction to the low back (9 minutes)

15 min - 45 minThe Triad of the low back – the gluteus medius and minimus, the quadratus lumborum, and the SI joint. (32 minutes)

45 min - 1.75 hrsThe gluteus medius muscle (57 minutes)

1.75 hrs - 2.75 hrsThe quadratus lumborum muscle (53 minutes)

2.75 hrs - 3.75 hrsThe sacral iliac joint

3.75 hrs - 4 hrsSummary and Review (12 minutes)

4 hrs - 4.25 hrsDemonstration video

Course Overview

Mastering the Treatment of Injury and Pain is a webinar series for the serious practitioner of orthopedic and sports acupuncture. In these courses, Whitfield Reaves describes specific treatment protocols for common injury and pain syndromes. Emphasis is on diagnosis and assessment, including anatomical understanding the numerous types of tissues involved, such as trigger points, motor points, tendons, and ligaments. Course 6 offers more depth on the treatment of “The Triad”, and includes other important anatomical structures of the low back and hip. (1) The Sacral tuberus ligament. This often-overlooked ligament stabilizes the sacrum and is often the cause of buttock pain. (2) The “Core” muscles. With acupuncture, we can treat these key muscles, assisting in proper low back stability. (3) The Trochanteric bursae. Very easy to diagnose, this hip bursae has numerous treatment protocols that are effective. (4) Other considerations. Gluteal tendonitis and strain is often a missed diagnosis with hip pain. Also includes commentary on the ilio-psoas and the hip capsule in both assessment and treatment. (5) Understanding the intervertebral disc. A simple and clear presentation to a complicated subject. The material of this webinar series is the integration of traditional Chinese acupuncture with western orthopedic and sports medicine. We structure these courses in order to increase practitioner confidence in the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of the low back and hip. This series was introduced in 2021 and represents Whitfield’s most current material on sports acupuncture, with demonstration video filmed in HD. The nine courses include additional injuries not covered in the 2011 series, Acupuncture Sports Medicine Webinar Series. Each course in this new series features more in-depth instruction on diagnosis, assessment, and treatment techniques. Whether or not you have already taken the older series, this new one is a must-have for deepening your clinical mastery.

Course Objectives

• To learn how to locate and palpate the sacral tuberus ligament.
• To list the three structures of “The Triad”, and list an acupuncture point or zone that accesses each structure.
• To list the three layers of “core muscles” in the mid-section of the body.
• To list four points used in the treatment and activation of the “core muscles”.
• To learn how to locate and palpate the trochanteric bursae.

Course Outline

0 hrs - 45 minThe Triad, the sacral tuberus ligament, the "core" muscles, the huatuo jiaji points (46 minutes)

45 min - 1.5 hrsTreating the "core" muscles, gluteal tendonitis, trochanteric bursitis, other hip conditions (47 minutes)

1.5 hrs - 2.5 hrsThe vertebral column, the intervertebral disc, disc pathology (53 minutes)

2.5 hrs - 3 hrsThe hamstring, strain, tendonitis, postural considerations (38 minutes)

3 hrs - 3.25 hrsSummary and Review (11 minutes)

3.25 hrs - 3.5 hrsDemonstration video

Course Overview

Mastering the Treatment of Injury and Pain is a webinar series for the serious practitioner of orthopedic and sports acupuncture. In these courses, Whitfield Reaves describes specific treatment protocols for common injury and pain syndromes. Emphasis is on diagnosis and assessment, including anatomical understanding the numerous types of tissues involved, such as trigger points, motor points, tendons, and ligaments. Course 7 begins with an introduction to sports acupuncture, important for all practitioners to review. And a discussion on biomechanical causes of pain and injury follows. (1) The Gluteus medius. Covered in the two courses on the low back and hip, the gluteus medius stabilizes the pelvis, and may contribute to lower extremity repetitive stress injures. It should not be missed by the practitioner. (2) “Runner’s knee”. Ilio-tibial band syndrome is common in athletes and the active, and with proper assessment, is an easy-to-treat injury. (3) The Hamstrings. Hamstring strain is prevalent with the explosive athlete, like sprinters with rapid acceleration and deceleration. Treatment gives the practitioner many possible zones, including the muscle belly, trigger points, and motor points. The material of this webinar series is the integration of traditional Chinese acupuncture with western orthopedic and sports medicine. We structure these courses in order to increase practitioner confidence in the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of the lower extremity. This webinar series is designed to be viewed in sequential order. We strongly recommend that the practitioner complete the courses of this series from beginning to end. This series was introduced in 2021 and represents Whitfield’s most current material on sports acupuncture, with demonstration video filmed in HD. The nine courses include additional injuries not covered in the 2011 series, Acupuncture Sports Medicine Webinar Series. Each course in this new series features more in-depth instruction on diagnosis, assessment, and treatment techniques. Whether or not you have already taken the older series, this new one is a must-have for deepening your clinical mastery.

Course Objectives

• To be able to describe a positive Trendelenberg test.
• To describe the “threading the tendon” protocol for ilio-tibial band syndrome.
• To be able to locate tigger points and motor points on the hamstring muscle.
• To describe three approaches that could be used in the treatment of hamstring strain.
• To list three distal points that could be used in the treatment of hamstring strain.

Course Outline

0 hrs - 45 minIntroduction to sports medicine concepts, postural muscles, biomechanical considerations for injury and pain.

45 min - 1.5 hrsThe gluteus medius in assessment of the lower extremity, ilio-tibial band syndrome.

1.5 hrs - 2 hrsThe hamstring muscle group, strain, tendonitis.

2 hrs - 2.25 hrsTheoretical Summary and Review.

2.25 hrs - 2.5 hrsProtocols for Hamstring Group, Ilio-Tibial Band.

Course Overview

Mastering the Treatment of Injury and Pain is a webinar series for the serious practitioner of orthopedic and sports acupuncture. In these courses, Whitfield Reaves describes specific treatment protocols for common injury and pain syndromes. Emphasis is on diagnosis and assessment, including anatomical understanding the numerous types of tissues involved, such as trigger points, motor points, tendons, and ligaments. Course 8 covers: (1) The Anterior knee. Most commonly called patello-femoral joint dysfunction, this type of anterior knee pain has simple treatment, yet it must be precise. Needling to the sub-patellar region is key. (2) The Medial knee. The medial compartment of the knee can be both acute and chronic. Targets include the joint space and the ligament. “Threading the joint space” may be an effective treatment. (3) The Pes anserine. Lacking in the modern Chinese texts, this condition needs proper assessment. Treatment is then relatively simple, with the tendons and bursae of the pes accessible in the region of Spleen 9. (4) Shin splints. The anterior compartment presents with clear treatment strategies, while the medial compartment oftentimes is more complicated. Proper depth of needle is essential. The material of this webinar series is the integration of traditional Chinese acupuncture with western orthopedic and sports medicine. We structure these courses to increase practitioner confidence in the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of the lower extremity. This webinar series is designed to be viewed in sequential order. We strongly recommend that the practitioner complete the courses of this series from beginning to end. This series was introduced in 2021 and represents Whitfield’s most current material on sports acupuncture, with demonstration video filmed in HD. The nine courses include additional injuries not covered in the 2011 series, Acupuncture Sports Medicine Webinar Series. Each course in this new series features more in-depth instruction on diagnosis, assessment, and treatment techniques. Whether or not you have already taken the older series, this new one is a must-have for deepening your clinical mastery.

Course Objectives

• To be able to describe a treatment for the sub-patellar zone for patello-femoral joint dysfunction.
• To list four signs and symptoms of patello-femoral joint dysfunction.
• To describe a treatment for the knee in the region of Liver 8.
• To describe three approaches in the treatment of the pes anserine tendonitis or bursitis.
• To describe how to treat the lower extremity condition anterior shin splints.

Course Outline

0 hrs - 1 hrsThe anterior compartment of the knee, patello-femoral joint dysfunction.

1 hrs - 1.5 hrsPatellar tendonitis, medial compartment of the knee, the MCL, the medial meniscus.

1.5 hrs - 2 hrsAssessment of the knee, the pes anserine.

2 hrs - 3 hrsAssessment of the knee, anterior shin splints, medial shin splints.

3 hrs - 3.25 hrsTheoretical Summary and Review.

3.25 hrs - 4.5 hrsProtocols for Knee Anterior Compartment, Quadriceps Group, Knee Medial Compartment, Shin Splints Anterior & Medial.

Course Overview

Mastering the Treatment of Injury and Pain is a webinar series for the serious practitioner of orthopedic and sports acupuncture. In these courses, Whitfield Reaves describes specific treatment protocols for common injury and pain syndromes. Emphasis is on diagnosis and assessment, including anatomical understanding the numerous types of tissues involved, such as trigger points, motor points, tendons, and ligaments. Course 9 covers: (1) The Achilles. Achilles tendonitis and tendonosis is not always simple. Precise treatments into predictable areas of stagnation is usually effective. And always check for involvement of the achilles bursae. (2) The Lateral ankle. Acupuncture offers useful approaches to treating acute ankle sprain. Chronic cases target the talar sinus at GB 40 and are also effective. (3) The Plantar fascia. Treatment of plantar fasciitis need not be painful when the right approaches are taken to treating the heel. And the inclusion of the abductor hallucis muscle is often effective. (4) Other foot injures. The big toe joint can be treated by “threading the joint space”. Metatarsal neuroma and other foot injuries use treatments with similar precise local needle insertion. The material of this webinar series is the integration of traditional Chinese acupuncture with western orthopedic and sports medicine. We structure these courses in order to increase practitioner confidence in the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of the lower extremity. This webinar series is designed to be viewed in sequential order. We strongly recommend that the practitioner complete the courses of this series from beginning to end. This series was introduced in 2021 and represents Whitfield’s most current material on sports acupuncture, with demonstration video filmed in HD. The nine courses include additional injuries not covered in the 2011 series, Acupuncture Sports Medicine Webinar Series. Each course in this new series features more in-depth instruction on diagnosis, assessment, and treatment techniques. Whether or not you have already taken the older series, this new one is a must-have for deepening your clinical mastery.

Course Objectives

• To list three signs and symptoms of achilles tendonitis.
• To describe an approach to treating achilles tendonitis.
• To list five points to needle both local and distal in the treatment of lateral ankle sprain.
• To describe three different approaches in the treatment of plantar fasciitis.
• To name three important signs and symptoms of plantar fasciitis.

Course Outline

0 hrs - 1 hrsThe achilles tendon, the achilles bursae, achilles tendonitis, achilles bursitis.

1 hrs - 1.75 hrsLateral ankle sprain, the talar sinus, the talar joint.

1.75 hrs - 2.25 hrsReview of The Four Steps with clinical examples.

2.25 hrs - 3 hrsThe plantar fascia, the abductor hallucis muscle, plantar fasciitis and faciiosis, calcaneal bruising, nerve entrapment.

3 hrs - 3.75 hrsOther foot injuries, including osteoarthritis of the big toe joint and metatarsal neuroma.

3.75 hrs - 4.5 hrsAcupuncture points based upon the meridians (jingluo) and the organs (zangfu).

4.5 hrs - 4.75 hrsTheoretical Summary and Review.

4.75 hrs - 5.75 hrsProtocols for Achilles Tendon, Ankle Talar Sinus, Plantar Fascia, Abductor Hallucis, and Foot.