Upskilling Course

(previously known as Pre assessment course)

Tutors: Wendy Lockhart/Robyn Vintiner

A PAANZ Basic Course... Have you either:

Attended modules of a PAANZ Introductory Course but did not sit the PAANZ assessment

OR

Attended an overseas introductory acupuncture course and are registered to practise acupuncture overseas,

THEN

Attendance at this course would provide a pathway to PAANZ Post Basic courses and towards becoming a PAANZ Registered Physiotherapy Acupuncturist.

Description:

  • The four day course is designed for physiotherapy acupuncturists who have not yet passed/sat the PAANZ introductory assessment, and are interested in attending our post basic courses. A minimum of 150 education-training hours is required to achieve the PAANZ Physiotherapy Acupuncturist Registration status.
  • This is a basic acupuncture course; the first three days cover acupuncture training in TCM and Western Principles. A written and practical examination is undertaken on the fourth day.
  • The course gains 24 acupuncture education-training hours.

Objective:

A the end of three days, course participants will have:

  • Clinical reasoning skills pertaining to the use of acupuncture
  • Have a basic understanding of Western acupuncture and TCM principles
  • Safe and competent needling technique

This course will be run as the numbers require so don't hesitate to contact us if you feel this course
may be for you.  - REGISTER YOUR INTEREST TO DAY !!!

Sports Medicine

Tutor:  Hamish Ashton

 This course is designed for those working with sports people and covers:

  1. Acupuncture for acute inflammation - Theory and practical application of using acupuncture to help limit initial injury inflammation
  2. Acute injury management – Tendo Muscular Meridians
  3. Physiological effects of acupuncture in the use of treatment (based on Lynley Bradnam’s work)
  4.  Trigger Point – application to sport
  5.  Motor Point Needling
  6. Acupuncture beyond injury -competition and recovery 

 Cupping and Moxa Course

Tutors:     Anne Macann / Guy Bailey

Add gentle and potent non-invasive alternatives to your practice of Acupuncture

Learn Evidenced Based Application of Traditional East Asian Moxibustion
Develop Confidence to moxa using a variety of methods

  • Gain Knowledge of  when moxibustion or cupping is superior to needling in the treatment of some conditions.
  • Understand the biophoton theory behind the use of moxa as well as the traditional concept behind these modalities
  •  The practice is based on sound reproducible physiological effects.
  •  This is relevant to the full spectrum of injuries you treat from acute sport injuries to the frail elderly patient.

Importantly this does not involve scaring or production of lesions as is traditional in the Chinese usage of moxa.

Learn that cupping is a versatile form of treatment that will not only enhance your treatments it will also serve as a highly efficacious stand alone treatment modality.

Learn safe practice involved in cupping.

 

  Ear Acupuncture Course

Tutor:   Karen Keith

This course is an introduction to the micro system of the ear, integrating both Western and TCM points.

The emphasis is on Dr Paul Nogier’s approach and Dr Bryan Franks three phases.

 

Advanced Trigger Point Course

Tutors: Trevor Montgomery/Leigh McCutcheon

 Course 1

Dry Needling Around the Cervical Spine, Head Region, TMJ & Upper Limb

The pre-requisite to attending either of our advanced courses is either attendance of our introductory course or completion of an acupuncture training course that is of a similar length and content. The major goal of the Upper Body Advanced Course is to expand on the clinical reasoning process that therapists use when deciding to needle patients in a clinical setting. We approach this in two ways: The first part of the approach is to discuss how to use a combination of western acupuncture and dry needling to treat common musculoskeletal conditions of the upper body. This includes emphasis on assessment/reassessment of key subjective and objective measures that are likely to change when needling techniques are applied correctly to each condition. The course is mostly practical in nature and because all course participants have shown competence in the fundamental use of acupuncture we are able to safely teach more advanced needling techniques around the thorax, head, face and upper limb regions. The second part of the approach is the use of case studies and an acupuncture planning system to hone your clinical reasoning skills. Western acupuncture and dry needling are treatment adjuncts that work best when combined with your other physiotherapy skill sets, such as manual therapy, muscle balancing, exercise prescription and postural advice. These aspects are discussed in reference to common musculoskeletal conditions. The course includes the following conditions:

  • Headaches/Migraines
  • TMJ Disorders
  • Cervical & Thoracic Conditions
  • Shoulder Pathologies
  • CRPS Type 1
  • Nerve Entrapments
  • Elbow Pathologies
  • Hand/Wrist Disorders
  • Case Study Workshops

Advanced Trigger Point Course

Tutors: Trevor Montgomery/Leigh McCutcheon

Course 2

Dry Needling Around the Lumbar Spine, Pelvis & Lower Limb

Like the advanced course for the upper body, the advanced course for the lower body requires pre-requisite introductory training to attend. Again, the major goal is to expand on the clinical reasoning process behind the use of western acupuncture and dry needling to treat common lower body conditions. Often therapists get used to using needling ‘recipes’ in the clinical setting, however our emphasis is to teach you how to make sound clinical judgments on the needling approach that is best suited to address your clinical findings. Again, a very practical course, we teach advanced techniques around the thoracolumbar region, pelvis and lower limbs with emphasis on safety and efficacy. Unique to the lower limb course is the section on electroacupuncture. This is a useful adjunct to the western acupuncture paradigm and can be utilized to enhance some of the positive physiological effects that occur with needle penetration.

  • Thoracolumbar and Lumbopelvic Needling
  • Hip Pathologies
  • Knee Pathologies
  • Lower Leg Pathologies
  • Ankle Pathologies
  • Foot Pathologies
  • Nerve Entrapments
  • Compartment Syndromes
  • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
  • Electroacupuncture
  • Case Study Workshops

For more information on these courses check out Trevor and Leigh's website.

 www.combinedhealth.com.au

 TCM Course

Tutors: Linley Leuthard/Guy Bailey

 The application of traditional concepts of acupuncture, as relevant for the treatment of
musculoskeletal disorders and sports injuries.

  • Expand your point choices and the reasoning behind these choices
  • Enhance your efficacy for difficult conditions that have been slow to respond/reoccur
    including:

         Lower Back pain, O.M.G. patients, Achillies tendonitis

This course is for those with minimal to moderate TCM knowledge or who want to refresh

 

Clinical TCM

Tutors: Robyn Vintiner

 TCM based course using Zang Fu principles  - Day 1 and Practical Application - day 2

 Topics to include:  Womens health, Insomnia, Weight loss, chronic pain, skin issues and Bells Palsy to name just a few.

 

Headaches Acupuncture Course

Tutor:  Jillian McDowell

The headache day is for physiotherapy acupuncturists wishing to advance their skills in the treatment of headaches with a western paradigm.  At the end of the day the participant will be able to:
    Recognize types of headaches which may respond to acupuncture or manual therapy
    Identify red flags in headache presentations and screen for cervical instability
    Select acupuncture points to treat migraine, cervicogenic and tension headaches with a western philosophy
    Demonstrate safe needling around the neck and head area
The most recent literature reviews on acupuncture management of headaches will be summarised and case studies presented.

 Qi Gong

Tutor:  Gabrielle Friedrich

Qi Gong is a form of therapeutic exercise and meditation within the system of Traditional Chinese Medicine.  The history of Qi Gong goes back to ancient China over 4000 years ago.  There are many different styles that have developed over the centuries.

Qi Gong is a slow internal and external practice where the breath, movement, posture and concentration are coordinated to build up, enhance and store the qi.  The aim of Qi Gong is to harmonize body, mind and spirit.

Regular practice is an effective way to improve health and help improve many illnesses, like arthritis, back - and joint pain, chronic fatigue, nervous system disorders, stress, respiratory dysfunction and stagnation of energy. 

Qi Gong - translated: “working with the vital energy”  -- is an excellent holistic way to self-regulate as a practitioner and to introduce patients to a sequence of movements, to improve their health, strength, balance, circulation, immune system and more.

Qi Gong Principles are:  Relaxation - Breathing - Awareness - Grounding - Coordination of Movements .

 

   Acupuncture and Women's Health

Tutor:   Elisabet Stener-Victorin

This course includes acupuncture physiology with focus on regulation of autonomic, endocrine and metabolic function. This will be related to specific conditions during women’s reproductive life with transition into menopause. In addition, acupuncture during pregnancy and labour will be discussed. Focus will be on clinical reasoning, what evidence that exists and practical training.

   The course includes the following conditions:

  • Acupuncture physiology with focus on autonomic and endocrine function
  • Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) – endocrine and metabolic dysfunction
  • Hot flushes - menopause
  • Pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy
  • Acupuncture for relief of labour pain
  • Dysmenorrhea and endometriosis
  • Acupuncture and insulin resistance
  • If time and interest: acupuncture during IVF, pain relief and during embryo transfe

    Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Pain

Tutor:  Thomas Graven-Nielsen

One day workshop following Physiotherapy Conference - Monday 7 May 2012

  Four Components -

o   Physiology of Musculoskeletal Pain and Relevant Assessment Techniques

o   Peripheral and Central Sensitisation in Musculoskeletal Pain

o   Motor Adaptation in Musculoskeletal Pain

o   Active Session where participants may present relevant research projects to be discussed

Any Physiotherapist currently involved in a health science research project will greatly benefit from Thomas Graven-Nielson’s understanding of research and his extensive involvement in supervising Ph.D. students.

 Women's Health and Pregnancy Day Course

Tutor: Karen Keith

A practical evidence based approach for the use of acupuncture in Women's health and during pregnancy.

Topics include: 

Menopause, incontinence, morning sickness, low back pain, inducing labour and pain management for labour.

And if time allows discussion of other Women's health conditions of interest to participants.

 

 

 

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