Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification (SMAC) Webinar Program - Module I: The Spinal Column - Course 1
Anatomy & Cadaver Lab
This webinar integrating sports medicine functional anatomy & TCM sinew channel theory consists of didactic presentations followed by anatomy training on a cadaver specimen as well as motor entry point location focusing on the spinal column.
Course Overview
This 2-day anatomy and cadaver webinar is an amazing integration of sports medicine functional anatomy and TCM sinews (jingjin) channel theory. Each day of this workshop is divided into distinct morning and afternoon sessions. The morning session consists of didactic presentations on Functional Anatomy and Anatomy of the Sinew Channels that are integrated to focus on the functional relationship between neuromuscular anatomy and the myofascial jingjin tissues and their relationship to the spinal column. This information is followed by the afternoon session that consists of: 1) Assessment, 2) Motor Point Location and Protocols, 3) Cadaver Presentations.
Objectives
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Learn myofascial pathways that correlate with the spinal column and classical sinew channels of TCM and the tissues belonging to each sinew channel with their functional anatomy relationship.
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Learn in theory how to determine which my myofascial sinew channels need to be assessed and treated for musculoskeletal injury.
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Learn normal and abnormal movement patterns of the spinal column. Understand vertebral fixations and facilitated segments.
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The practitioner will learn nerve pathways, dermatomal distributions and muscle myotomes in relationship to channel topography.
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The practitioner will learn postural, functional and muscle imbalances that can lead to pain and dysfunction based on TCM theory.
Outline
0 hrs - 1.75 hrs
Introduction and Functional Anatomy: The Spinal Column. Anatomy and functional movement of the spinal column.
1.75 hrs - 3.5 hrs
Introduction to Anatomy of the Sinew Channels. Topography and tissues involved of the associated jingjin and functional anatomy.
3.5 hrs - 4.75 hrs
Instruction for assessing areas that the practitioner will need to understand that are directly associated with the spinal column.
4.75 hrs - 6 hrs
Motor point location Lab-instruction for acupuncture and motor points that the practitioner will need to understand that is directly associated with the spinal column and vertebral fixations.
6 hrs - 7.5 hrs
Cadaver Lab- Cadaver specimen views are presented relevant and directly associated with the spinal column and vertebral fixations.
7.5 hrs - 9.25 hrs
Functional Anatomy: The Spinal Column. Anatomy and functional movement of the spinal column.
9.25 hrs - 11 hrs
Anatomy of the Sinew Channels. Topography and tissues involved of the associated jingjin and functional anatomy.
11 hrs - 12.25 hrs
Instruction for assessing areas that the practitioner will need to understand that are directly associated with the spinal column.
12.25 hrs - 13.5 hrs
Motor Point Location Lab-Motor point location instruction for acupuncture and motor points that the practitioner will need to understand that is directly associated with the spinal column and vertebral fixations.
13.5 hrs - 15 hrs
Cadaver Lab Cadaver specimen views are presented relevant and directly associated with the spinal column and vertebral fixations.
Reviews
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Christopher H. (United States of America)
I am glad I am finally getting around to being able to take the SMAC courses. Unfortunately, I did not have the time to do so while I was in school getting my degree, but this has been an exceptional continuing education course and I look forward to integrating what I've learned into my practice. I will definitely continue and take the sequential SMAC courses and would recommend these continuing education courses to all acupuncturists.
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Samantha S. (Canada)
Bridging anatomy trains with motor points and TCM! A dream come true to any acupuncturist wanting a deeper dive into understanding the human body! The cadavers are very eye opening too. Grateful for the donors!
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Amanda H. (United States of America)
The SMAC program is ahead of its time. They are leaders and innovators in the acupuncture community. Their contribution of knowledge is invaluable.
Reviews
I am glad I am finally getting around to being able to take the SMAC courses. Unfortunately, I did not have the time to do so while I was in school getting my degree, but this has been an exceptional continuing education course and I look forward to integrating what I've learned into my practice. I will definitely continue and take the sequential SMAC courses and would recommend these continuing education courses to all acupuncturists.
Christopher H. (United States of America)
Bridging anatomy trains with motor points and TCM! A dream come true to any acupuncturist wanting a deeper dive into understanding the human body! The cadavers are very eye opening too. Grateful for the donors!
Samantha S. (Canada)
The SMAC program is ahead of its time. They are leaders and innovators in the acupuncture community. Their contribution of knowledge is invaluable.
Amanda H. (United States of America)
Teachers
Brian Lau
Brian Lau, AP, CSMA, is certified in both Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Structural Integration. He has been on faculty since 2013 with the Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification (SMAC) program, where he teaches anatomy and physiology, assessment and treatment of the channel sinews (jingjin), and myofascial release.
Matt Callison
Matt Callison is a renowned instructor and published author of the Motor Points and Acupuncture Meridians Chart and quintessential texts such as the Motor Point Index (MPI) Reference Guide and Sports Medicine Acupuncture: An Integrated Approach Combining Sports Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine. He has over 27 years of experience in sports medicine and acupuncture.
Disclaimers
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Note
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CEUs:
Approved By: NCCAOM (15), California [Until 2024/06/06]* (15), Florida (15), Standard Certificate (15)
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Language: English
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Course Type: Recorded Webinar
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Course Length: 15 h
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Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
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Access Period: Lifetime
