Advanced Treatment Perspectives: Cupping As A Soft Tissue Tool

The purpose of this course is to introduce Manual Therapists to Cupping Therapy. In this course you will learn to use Cupping Techniques with Plastic Cups.

Traditional Cupping is beyond the scope of practice for most regulated healthcare professional who do not belong to The College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario.

This course is unique in that the focus is on the use of Cupping as a soft tissue tool to be incorporated into the therapeutic treatment of various musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.This course includes the following:

• Review of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions - etiology, clinical presentation, treatment approach

• Strategic use of Cupping as a soft tissue tool 

​Cupping Set included with registration

Duration:  

16 hours

Delivery Model:

In-class (2 days)

Modules:

Module 1: Introduction To Cupping

• History of Cupping

• Types of Cupping 

• Effects of Cupping 

• Cupping as a soft tissue tool

• Precautions and Contraindications

​Module 2: General Application

​Module 3: Treatment Of Axial Conditions/Injuries: In-depth Review Of Conditions And Regional Muscular Anatomy 

• Tension Headaches

• Whiplash

• Respiratory Conditions

• Sprain / Strain

• Space Occupying Lesions of Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Spine

• Facet Joint Irritation

• Hyperkyphosis

• Hyperlordosis

• Scoliosis

• SI Joint Dysfunction

​Module 4: Treatment Of Upper Limb Conditions/Injuries: In-depth Review Of Conditions And Regional Muscular Anatomy

• Tendinous Conditions

  • Bicipical, Rotator Cuff, Medial and Lateral Epicondylitis, De Quervain's Tenosynovitis, Trigger Finger / Thumb

• Frozen Shoulder

• Strains​

• Contusions

• Sprains and Instabilities

• Fractures

• Burns and Scar Tissue

• Neurological Compression Conditions

  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome​, Pronator Teres Syndrome, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

• Degenerative Joint Changes and Postural Holding Patterns

​​Module 5: Treatment Of LowerLimb Conditions/Injuries: In-depth Review Of Conditions And Regional Muscular Anatomy

• Tendinous Conditions

  • Patellar, Hamstrings, Achilles

• Contractures

  • Hip Flexor, IT Band, Hamstrings​

• Patellofemoral Syndrome

• IT Band Friction Syndrome

• Meniscal Injuries

• Compartment Syndrome

• Plantar Fasciitis

• Strains

• Contusions

• Sprains and Instabilities

• Fractures

• Burns and Scar Tissue

• Neurological Compression Conditions

  • Piriformis Synodrome​

• Degenerative Joint Changes and Postural Holding Patterns