Functional Acupuncture with Richard Hazel/Sydney 4-Day Live Seminar Recording - Head, Neck, Shoulder and Upper Extremity

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Sydney 4-Day Live Seminar Recording - Head, Neck, Shoulder and Upper Extremity

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Unlock the Power of Functional Acupuncture! Enhance your practice and revolutionize your patient outcomes with our exclusive online course: Sydney 4 Day Live Seminar Recording - Head, Neck, Shoulder and Upper Extremity. Join us for four days of intensive training, recorded in a dynamic seminar format, where you'll delve deep into the art of functional acupuncture.

Unlock the Power of Functional Acupuncture!

Enhance your practice and revolutionize your patient outcomes with our exclusive online course: Sydney 4 Day Live Seminar Recording - Head, Neck, Shoulder and Upper Extremity. Join us for four days of intensive training, recorded in a dynamic seminar format, where you'll delve deep into the art of orthopedic acupuncture.

Day 1: Master the Shoulder Girdle

Discover the secrets to assessing and treating shoulder pain and dysfunction like never before. We'll equip you with the skills to perform muscle testing and locate motor points, enabling you to achieve exceptional results in shoulder treatment. Gain the confidence to alleviate your patients' discomfort and restore their shoulder mobility.

Day 2: Conquer Head and Neck Issues

Unravel the complexities of head and neck ailments that plague many individuals, including migraines, headaches, and neck pain. Learn to identify common entrapment syndromes and tackle postural issues contributing to these conditions. Expand your expertise and become a trusted practitioner for patients seeking relief from these debilitating concerns.

Day 3: Master the Upper Extremity

Elbow pain, carpal tunnel, and tenosynovitis no longer have to be a mystery. On this day, we dive into the intricacies of the upper extremity, equipping you with the knowledge to address conditions such as tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, radial tunnel syndrome, and more. Elevate your skill set and deliver unparalleled relief to your patients.

Day 4: Unlock Advanced Needle Techniques

Take your acupuncture practice to new heights with advanced needle techniques. Explore the world of dry needling and discover how to utilize electric stimulation of nerve trunks, including the deep peroneal nerve for drop foot. Whether you're new to motor point acupuncture or seeking to expand your treatment options, this day will equip you with the tools you need to excel.

Who is this course for?
Our comprehensive course is designed for acupuncturists at all levels. Whether you're just starting your journey or looking to elevate your expertise, this seminar will empower you with invaluable skills and a broader range of treatment options.

Don't miss this opportunity to join the ranks of highly skilled acupuncturists who are transforming lives through functional acupuncture. Enroll in Sydney 4 Day: Head, Neck, Shoulder and Upper Extremity Course today and unlock the true potential of your practice. 

Demo

Before and after a demo of motor point acupuncture of:
piriformis
gluteus medius
gemellus inferior 
gemellus superior
obturator internus
TFL 
gluteus medius

dry needling was performed on:
piriformis
TFL
gluteus medius

Contents

Downloads

PDF of the slides

Head Neck Shoulder Upper Extremity Sydney 2023.pdf
  • 81.4 MB

Day One - Shoulder Girdle

Day 1 Part 1
  • (1h 08m 54s)
  • 2.37 GB
Day 1 Part 1 Demo
  • 43 mins
  • 1.47 GB
Day 1 Part 2
  • 28 mins
  • 950 MB
Day 1 Part 2 Demo
  • 37 mins
  • 1.25 GB
Day 1 Part 3
  • 22 mins
  • 757 MB
Day 1 Part 3 Demo
  • 20 mins
  • 668 MB

Day Two - Head and Neck

Day 2 Part 1
  • (1h 08m 59s)
  • 2.37 GB
Day 2 Part 1 Demo
  • 27 mins
  • 938 MB
Day 2 Part 2
  • 17 mins
  • 583 MB
Day 2 Part 2 Demo
  • 28 mins
  • 966 MB

Day Three - Upper Extremity

Day 3 Part 1
  • 40 mins
  • 1.35 GB
Day 3 Part 1 Demo
  • 41 mins
  • 1.38 GB
Day 3 Part 2
  • 20 mins
  • 672 MB
Day 3 Part 2 Demo
  • 31 mins
  • 1.04 GB
Day 3 Part 3
  • 11 mins
  • 352 MB

Day Four - Trigger Point Dry Needling

Day 4 Part 1
  • 37 mins
  • 1.26 GB
Day 4 Part 1 Demo
  • 22 mins
  • 767 MB
Day 4 Part 2
  • 18 mins
  • 599 MB
Day 4 Part 2 Demo
  • 29 mins
  • 1000 MB
Day 4 Part 3
  • 20 mins
  • 669 MB
Day 4 Part 3 Demo
  • 29 mins
  • 1010 MB

Contents

Day 1 part 1

Intro
Shoulder review 10:00
Trapezius 12:00
Lats 13:30
Scapular stabilizers 14:00
Upper crossed syndrome 21:00
Treatment differences 22:00
Latissimus dorsi 26:21
Upward rotation 27:36
Upward rotation compensation 30:35
Downward rotation 31:25
Scapular dynamics 32:47
Anterior tilting of scapula 35:30
Pseudo winging 36:25
Impingement 38:00
Motor points 43:00
Serratus anterior 43:15
Serratus anterior motor point 46:25
Middle and Upper trapezius 47:00
Middle trap motor point 48:00
Lower trapezius MP 49:00
Upper trapezius MP 49:23
Rhomboid major MP 51:55
Levator scapulae MP 54:28
Pec Minor MP 59:39
Assessment 1:01:00

Demo 1 day 1 

Scapular rhythm
Winging Test
Middle trapezius MMT 1:45
Lower trapezius 3:00
Rhomboids 3:27
Serratus anterior 4:18
Pectoralis minor MMT 6:08
Upper trapezius MMT 7:22
Pec Minor MP 10:14
Serratus anterior MP 12:45
Treatment times with electric stimulation 15:45
Location of MP of Upper middle lower trapezius and Rhomboid major 24:37
Upper trapezius MP 28:27
Middle trapezius MP 29:39
Lower trapezius MP 32:56
Rhomboid major 36:04
Levator scapulae MP 37:14

Day 1 part 2

Vocabulary 
Anterior deltoid MP 9:00
Medial deltoid MP 10:24
Posterior deltoid MP 11:45
Infraspinatus MP 12:15
Supraspinatus MP 18:10
Teres minor MP 23:05
Subscapularis MP 23:58
Assessment 25:55

Demo 2 day 1

Assessment
Apleys Scratch 0:13
Deltoid and Rotator Cuff MMTs 1:35
Teres minor MMT 7:53
Subscapularis length test 8:28
Infraspinatus MP 9:55
Supraspinatus MP 16:00
Teres minor MP 18:38
Posterior deltoid MP 21:20
Apleys Scratch post demo 23:34
Anterior deltoid MP 27:03
Medial deltoid MP 29:27
Subscapularis MP 31:17

Day 1 part 3

Other considerations
Scapular anterior tilt 1:24
Internal rotation 2:28
Coracobrachialis 4:38
Biceps brachii 6:24
Pectoralis major 7:20
Latissimus dorsi 9:28
Teres major 13:32
Triceps brachii 15:10
Assessment 16:46

Demo 3 day 1

Assessment
Length tests
Pec major 0:45
Pec Minor 1:50
Bicep short head 2:15
Coracobrachialis 2:24
Latissimus dorsi 2:53
Teres major MMT 4:15
Speed's test 5:10
Pec major clavicular head MP 6:48
Pec major sternal head MP 8:22
Latissimus dorsi MP 12:00
Coracobrachialis MP 13:31
Teres major MP 15:29


Day 2 part 1

Head and neck
Neck movement 1:40
Headache considerations 5:25
Nerve entrapments 13:45
Suboccipitals 20:27
Headache strategies 25:52
Semispinalis capitis 52:45
Splenius Capitis / longissimus 56:44
Levator scapulae 1:02:00 
Upper trapezius Magic trick 1:04:02

Demo 4 Day 2

Headache and neck pain
Assessment
Length tests
Flexor MMT
Extensor MMT 4:20
Semispinalis capitis MP 6:40
Semispinalis capitis at C5-6 10:50
Splenius Capitis MP 12:57
Longissimus MP 14:33
Levator scapulae prone 15:15
Upper trap Magic Trick 18:12
Dorsal scapular nerve 21:26

Day 2 part 2

Lateral flexion
Medial scalenes 1:25
SCM 4:15
Suboccipitals 5:38
Rectus capitis posterior major 6:11
Obliquus capitis inferior 8:13
Obliquus capitis superior 9:20
Face and Jaw 10:12
Auriculotemporal nerve 10:37
Masseter 11:22
Temporalis 12:13
Extra points of the face 13:42
Orbicularis oculi 14:05
Frontalis 15:06
Orbicularis Oris 15:57

Demo 5 day 2

Medial scalene MP
SCM MP 3:22
Masseter MP 5:12
Temporalis MP 6:36
Suboccipitals 10:40
Rectus capitis posterior major 14:44
Obliquus capitis inferior 16:50
Obliquus capitis superior 18:14
Frontalis MP 20:55
Orbicularis oculi MP 23:23
Orbicularis Oris MP 25:35


Day 3 part 1

Upper Extremity
Root cause considerations 1:22
Tennis elbow 7:06
Brachioradialis 12:15
Extensor Carpi Radialis 13:13
Extensor digitorum communis 14:49
Anconeus 15:30
Brachialis 15:55
Golfers elbow 17:57
Pronators and Supinators 21:25
Pronator teres 22:31
Palmaris Longus 23:40
Flexor digitorum superficialis 24:32
Triceps issues 27:57
Olecranon bursitis 28:21
Tricep MP 30:25
Biceps issues 33:51
Biceps MP 34:37
Assessment 35:46
Biceps 35:55
Brachioradialis 
ECRL
ECRB
EDC
Palmaris Longus
FDS
Pronator teres

Demo 6 day 3

Assessment
Brachioradialis
Biceps
ECRL
ECRB
EDC
Palmaris Longus
FDS
FDP
Pronator teres
Brachioradialis MP 4:27
Perotto ECRL and ECRB MP 6:01
Alternate ECRL 7:53
Alternate ECRB 8:12
Extensor digitorum communis 10:20
Brachialis MP 11:27
Anconeus MP 12:30
Motor points vs trigger points 15:50
Triceps MMT 19:40
Triceps MP 21:00
Pronator teres MP 29:33
Pronator teres MP 36:27
Palmaris Longus MP 37:22
Flexor digitorum superficialis MP 38:10


Day 3 part 2

Dequervains and nerve Entrapment syndromes


DeQuervains 1:25
Abductor pollicis longus 3:29
Extensor pollicis brevis 3:51
Radial Tunnel 4:16
Supinator 5:23
Ulnar nerve entrapment 6:15
Cubital tunnel
Flexor Carpi ulnaris 9:33
Flexor digitorum profundus 10:09
Median nerve entrapment
Carpal tunnel
Pronator teres syndrome 13:32
Pronator quadratus 14:59
Assessment 16:08
Extra points 17:24
Flexor pollicis brevis 17:30
Abductor pollicis brevis 17:40
Opponens pollicis 18:22
Abductor digitiminimi 18:34

Demo 7 day 3

Dequervains
Finkelstein test
Supinator MMT 3:29
Flexor Carpi ulnaris MMT 4:40
Abductor pollicis longus MP 6:00
Extensor pollicis brevis MP 8:02
Pronator quadratus MP 10:45
Supinator MP 12:45
Flexor digitorum profundus MP 17:12 
Flexor Carpi ulnaris MP 18:30
Thumb pain 22:00
Opponens pollicis MMT 23:00
Opponens pollicis MP 24:24
Abductor pollicis brevis MP 25:30
Flexor pollicis brevis MP 26:43

Day 3 part 3

Nerve trunks and protocols
Radial nerve - intermuscular septum
Musculocutaneous nerve 3:01
Radial nerve trunk demo 6:56
Musculocutaneous nerve trunk demo 8:33

Day 4
Part 1

Terminology and Dry Needling 2:10
Why call it Dry Needling? 3:12
Dry Needling defined
Why treat trigger points? 4:46
Brief history 5:20
Correlation of acupuncture points and motor and trigger points 8:52
Fascia research and acupuncture 9:19
Definition of Trigger point 10:30
Diagnosis and research 12:05
Results of research 14:19
Peripheral and central sensitization 15:42
Segmental spinal sensitization 17:00
Antidromic electric activity 18:10
Dorsal root reflex
Trigger points for Head and Neck 23:40
Semispinalis capitis 23:45
Upper trapezius 24:41
Middle Lower trapezius 26:29
Levator scapulae 32:25

Demo 1
Assessment for HA
Semispinalis capitis 3:38
Middle trapezius 8:35
Assessment of upper trapezius 10:20
Upper trapezius (3 areas) 11:22
Levator scapulae 16:05
Seated levator scapulae 21:53

Part 2

Shoulder and Upper Extremity
Post treatment topicals and expectations
Latissimus dorsi 5:50
Infraspinatus 8:00
Teres minor 9:41
Teres major 9:56
Posterior deltoid 10:10
Anterior deltoid 10:44
Coracobrachialis 11:40
Medial deltoid 12:20

Demo 2

Assessment infraspinatus
Infraspinatus 1:53
Teres Major 7:57
Teres minor 10:50
Assessment of lats 14:37
Latissimus dorsi 16:25
Assessment deltoid 19:30
Deltoids 21:45
Assessment of coracobrachialis 25:14
Coracobrachialis 25:35

Part 3

Brachioradialis 2:00
ECRL 2:40
Anconeus 3:00
Lumbopelvic Hip complex 3:50
QL 4:18
TFL 8:41
Gluteus medius 9:43
Piriformis 13:10
Adductor magnus 14:13
Deep peroneal nerve trunk 15:54

Demo 3

Hip assessment
QL (3 locations) 4:43
Piriformis MP 10:50
Gemelli obturator internus MP 12:00
Piriformis TrPs 13:24
Gluteus medius TrPs (3 locations) 14:38
Assessment TFL 17:20
TFL MP 18:03
Gluteus minimus MP 19:12
TFL TrPs 20:40
Assessment post demo 21:25
Adductor magnus assessment 22:35
Adductor magnus TrPs 24:05
Deep peroneal nerve trunk 25:48