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Essentials of Integrative Acupuncture Orthopedics + Basics of Shoulder Injuries and Pain: 2017 ACCHS DAOM Videos

Content Video
DAOM Integrative Acupuncture Orthopedics Program Overview 1 Link
DAOM Integrative Acupuncture Orthopedics Program Overview 2 Link
DAOM, Shoulder Basics Intro Link
DAOM, Shoulder Basics Overview Link
DAOM, IAO / Shoulder Basics, Chronic Pain Overview Link
DAOM, IAO / Shoulder Basics, Degenerative Pain Cascade Link
DAOM, Shoulder Basics, Ergonomics & Posture 1 Link
DAOM, Shoulder Basics, Ergonomics & Posture 2 Link
DAOM, Shoulder Basics, Range of Motion 1 Link
DAOM, Shoulder Basics, Range of Motion 2 Link
DAOM, Shoulder Basics, Anatomy/Physiology 1 Link
DAOM, Shoulder Basics, Treatment Overview 1 Link
DAOM, Shoulder Basics, Treatment Overview 2 Link
DAOM, Shoulder Basics, Treatment Overview 3 Link
DAOM, Shoulder Basics, Anatomy Link
DAOM, Shoulder Basics, Physical Exam 1 Link
DAOM, Shoulder Basics, Physical Exam 2 Link
DAOM, Shoulder Basics, Physical Exam 3 Link
DAOM, Shoulder Basics, Physical Exam 4 Link
DAOM, Shoulder Basics, Physical Exam 5 Link
DAOM, Shoulder Basics, Physical Exam 6 Link
DAOM, Shoulder Basics, Physical Exam 7 Link
DAOM, Shoulder Basics, Treatment 1 Link
DAOM, Shoulder Basics, Treatment 2 Link
DAOM, Shoulder Basics, Treatment 3 Link
DAOM, Shoulder Basics, Treatment 4 Link
DAOM, Shoulder Basics, Treatment 5 Link
DAOM, Shoulder Basics (day 2) History & Physical Exam Link
DAOM, Shoulder Basics (day 2) History & Physical Exam 2 Link
DAOM, Shoulder Basics (day 2) Treatment 6 Link
DAOM, Shoulder Basics (day 2) Treatment 7 Link
DAOM, Shoulder Basics (day 2) Physical Exam Review Link

Shoulder, Arm, Hand — Review and Practicum Lab

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--Ebooks are included with class purchase--please do not purchase both. When purchased separately, Ebooks are for informational purposes only--no PDAs/CEUs.

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Mon, January 8, 2024, 9:00-6:00 Pacific Time, 1600 Broadway, Oakland CA
8 PDAs approved
CAB CEUs available on request received prior to 12-08-2024

Course Content

  • Practice, apply, re-inforce and expand upon physical examination and treatment techniques taught in the associated didactic module.
  • Labs focus on areas of particular technical difficulty, and provide an opportunity for presentation, demonstration treatment and discussion of challenging cases.
  • Note: Practicum/Review Labs are open only to participants who have completed the prior associated didactic module: Shoulder Girdle, Arm, Hand.

Shoulder Girdle:

  • AROM/PROM, joint-play/end feel testing and prolo-acupuncture for the acromio- and sterno-clavicular and glenohumeral joints
  • Muscle strength and length testing for the shoulder girdle
  • Manual and exercise therapies and taping for the shoulder girdle

Elbow joint review:

  • Joint play and end-feel testing
  • Ligamentous prolo-acupuncture for joint stabilization

Elbow and forearm muscle review: manual strength testing, trigger point needling, and gua sha therapy

  • Triceps brachii and anconeus
  • Biceps brachii and supinator
  • Pronators teres and quadratus
  • Brachioradialis
  • Forearm extensors and flexors

Wrist joint review:

  • AROM measurement
  • Joint-play/end feel testing: ulnar-carpal, radio-carpal, and distal radio-ulnar joints

Hand and finger joint review:

  • AROM measurement
  • Joint-play/end feel testing: carpo-metacarpal, metacarpo-phalangeal, and interphalangeal joints

Hand and finger strength testing review: dynanometer measurement

  • Grip strength
  • Pinch strength
  • Manual testing

Case presentation/treatment demonstration and discussion

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Low Back, Core and Pelvic Girdle — Review and Practicum Lab

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First time user? Your account will be automatically be created after purchase. Please note:

--Webinars require continuous attendance on the date(s) offered to receive PDAs/CEUs. If you cannot attend, please consider a self-paced distance-learning version instead, if available, or another class that you will be able to attend.

--Ebooks are included with class purchase--please do not purchase both. When purchased separately, Ebooks are for informational purposes only--no PDAs/CEUs.

Questions? Please visit our FAQ page. Thank you for your purchase!

Monday, May 6, 2024, 9:00-6:00 Pacific Time
at ACCHS, 1600 Broadway, Oakland CA
8 NCCAOM PDAs approved
CAB CEUs Category 1 available on request received prior to March 31, 2024

Course Content:

  • Practice, apply, re-inforce, expand upon physical examination and treatment techniques taught in the associated didactic module.
  • Labs focus on areas of technical difficulty, and presentation & demonstration treatment and discussion of challenging cases.
  • Note: Practicum/Review Labs are open only to participants who have completed the prior associated didactic module: Low Back, Core, Pelvic Girdle.

Central Nervous System Exam

  • Upper motor neuron pathologic reflexes

Lumbo-Sacral Spine Exam

  • Lower extremity reflexes
  • Lower extremity sensory exam
  • Lower extremity myotome exam
  • Lumbar AROM assessment
  • Manual strength testing of gluteals, hip external rotators, and iliopsoas

Low Back, Core, and Pelvic Girdle Treatment

  • Prolo-acupuncture for lumbar facets, sacro-iliac and pubic symphysis joints, and iliolumbar and sacrotuberous ligaments
  • Soft joint mobilizations for lumbar facets, sacro-iliac and pubic symphysis joints
  • Trigger point needling, gua sha, and manual therapies for lumbar, abdominal and gluteal musculature, including quadratus lumborum and iliopsoas
  • Core strengthening therapeutic exercises

Case presentation/treatment demonstration and discussion

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Head, Neck, Thorax — Review and Practicum Lab

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--Webinars require continuous attendance on the date(s) offered to receive PDAs/CEUs. If you cannot attend, please consider a self-paced distance-learning version instead, if available, or another class that you will be able to attend.

--Ebooks are included with class purchase--please do not purchase both. When purchased separately, Ebooks are for informational purposes only--no PDAs/CEUs.

Questions? Please visit our FAQ page. Thank you for your purchase!

Monday 7-31-23, 9 am-6 pm, at ACCHS 1600 Broadway, Oakland CA
NCCAOM PDAs approved - CAB CEUs pending

  • Apply, practice, re-inforce, expand upon physical exam and treatment techniques taught in the associated didactic module.
  • Labs focus on areas of particular difficulty, and include presentation, demonstration treatment and discussion of challenging cases.
  • Note: Practicum/Review Labs are open only to participants who have completed the prior associated didactic module: Head, Neck, Thorax.

Head and Central Nervous System Exam

  • Cranial nerve exam
  • Central nervous system exam

Cervico-thoracic Spine Exam

  • Upper extremity reflexes
  • Upper extremity motor exam
  • Cervical and thoracic spine active range-of-motion assessment
  • Ribcage excursion assessment

Cervico-thoracic Spine Treatment

  • Tui na joint mobilization and prolo-acupuncture for cervical subluxations and facet joint arthropathy
  • Trigger needling, gua sha, and manual therapies for trapezius, levator scapula, scalenes, sternocleidomastoid, multifidi, and intercostal muscles

Case presentation/treatment demonstration and discussion

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Medical Documentation: Essential Best Practices – Class Notes & E-book

Class Content Notes
Guide to Interactive E-books: Read this first! Guide
Slideshow: Medical Documentation: Essential Best Practices View Slides
Appendix 1: Comparison of Paper vs. EHR Systems View Notes
Appendix 2: Patient Release and Records Transfer View Notes
Sample History of Present Illness/initial visit note View Notes
Sample follow-up visit progress or "SOAP" note View Notes
Basic Chart Note Review View Notes
Advanced Chart Note Review Checklist View Notes

Low Back, Core and Pelvic Girdle — Class Notes & E-book

Class Content Notes
How Interactive E-books work: Read this first View Guide
Class Preparation: Anatomy Review Review Guide
Recommended Medical Texts and Equipment For Acupuncture Orthopedics
 View Guide
Low Back, Core and Pelvic Girdle: History & Physical Exam View Slideshow
Low Back, Core and Pelvic Girdle: Diagnoses, Patterns, Treatment View Slideshow
Clinical Anatomy View Notes
Urgent & Serious Medical Conditions View Notes
Taking A History of Low Back and Pelvic Girdle Complaints View Notes
Oswestry Low Back Disability Questionnaire View Questionnaire
Physical Exam of Lumbo-sacral, Gluteal, Abdominal and Pelvic Girdle Complaints View Notes
Guide to Using the Physical Examination Flow Charts View Guide
Flow Chart Legend View Legend
Leg Exam Dysesthesias Flowchart View Chart
Spinal Radicular Exam Flowchart View Chart
Upper Motor Neuron Exam Flowchart View Chart
Lumbar AROM Extension Flowchart View Chart
Lumbar AROM Flexion Flowchart View Notes
Lumbar Exam - Anatomic Norms & Documentation View Notes
Diagnosis & Treatment Overview of Lumbo-sacral Spine, Gluteals, Abdomen, Pelvic Girdle View Notes
Differentiating Neuropathic from Non-neuropathic Leg Pain Syndromes View Table
Extension Disorders: Facets, Sacroiliac Joint and Stenosis View Notes
Flexion & Disc Disorders View Notes
Lumbar Radicular & Cord Lesions View Notes
Diagnosis & Treatment of Sacroiliac Joint & Other Lumbar Spine Disorders View Notes
Erector spinae View Chart
Multifidi View Chart
Quadratus lumborum View Chart
Iliopsoas View Chart
Gluteus maximus View Chart
Gluteus medius View Chart
Gluteus minimus View Chart
Piriformis View Chart
Abdominals: laterals/obliques and transversarius View Chart
Abdominals: rectus abdominus View Chart
Sample Patient Handout: Back Care Plan View Plan
Course Objectives View Notes