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Course Overview
Achilles tendonitis is a repetitive stress injury characterized by pain, inflammation, and swelling of the achilles tendon and its sheath. The entire calf muscle group may be affected. Achilles injury is usually mid-tendon, about 2 to 6 centimeters proximal to its attachment to the calcaneus. This is usually a repetitive stress disorder due to the accumulation of micro-trauma. However, it may occur as an acute strain. In general, acupuncture is beneficial for most patients using proper treatment described in this webinar. Instructor Whitfield Reaves will discuss the use of local needling using the “threading the tendon”, along with other adjacent and distal points. The practitioner should become much more familiar and confident with achilles tendonitis from the instruction and information of this webinar. This series was introduced in 2011 in standard definition, and reflects the evolution of sports acupuncture at the time. It is based upon single individual sports injuries and each course provides simple and direct video for first time viewing. Additionally, it assists to increase precision through repetition and review. Even if you have taken the newer HD series, Mastering the Treatment of Injury and Pain, this older series is still an excellent resource for review and is filled with clinical gems.
Course Objectives
- To perform manual muscle testing and palpation that assists in the diagnosis of the achilles tendonitis.
- To know two points proximal to the tendon that may be used in the treatment of achilles tendonitis.
- To describe the needle technique of “threading the tendon” on the local zone of the achilles tendon.
- To be able to name two important symptoms commonly reported by the patient with achilles tendonitis.
- To know two points proximal to the achilles tendon and two points distal to the tendon useful in treating this condition.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 15 minAnatomy of the achilles tendon.
15 min - 30 minClinical assessment of pathology of the achilles tendon.
30 min - 45 minDemonstration of assessment.
45 min - 1 hrsDemonstration of needling technique.
Teacher
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.
Know MoreTestimonials
Whitfield Reeves shares many years of personal practiced wisdom and methods in the area of Acupuncture Sports Medicine. I appreciate the opportunity to learn and directly apply his focused treatments after viewing the online course options. The Acupuncture Handbook of Sports Injuries Pain is my go-to reference guide for any muscular/skeleton complaint.
Coleen F.
Thank you so much for your guidance!
Alexandra B.
Whitfield is very methodical with his approach to treating injuries in the field of sports medicine. I am so grateful that he is sharing his experience, knowledge and wisdom that spans over 30 years. I particularly enjoyed his consistent approach to treatment with his 4 steps, 10 techniques. He is very humble and authentic in his approach when discussing his experiences. I look forward to learning from Whitfield Reaves in person!
Marianne T.
Very informative needling techniques for tendonitis.
Christine O.
Always informative
Elena S.
Immediately applicable and quick results from applying techniques taught in course.
Barbara D.
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Approved by: IVAS, NCCAOM, Standard Certificate,
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 1 Hrs.
Course Credits: 1 CPD
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