Orthopedic Cupping Lower Extremity

Course Description

This NAT Diploma course is presented by Dr. Joi Edwards and is suited to therapists with or without experience in cupping.

With 3.5 hours of video tutorials and course texts, the material covers; History and Evolution of Cupping, Safety and How Cupping Works, Theories and Physiology, Cupping Care, Assessment Lab, Cupping Techniques and Application and Specific Injury Application.

Cupping Treatments and Conditions covered:

Plantar fasciitis

Ankle sprain

Patella tendonitis

Knee surgery

Knee ligament strain

ITB syndrome

Hip bursitis

Peroneal tendonitis

Piriformis syndrome

Hamstring strain

 Additional Discussions:

• Demonstrate the correct way to apply and remove cups during treatment
• Explain ways to increase suction in case of poor adherence
• Compare the difference between cupping marks and bruises
• Identify contraindications and cupping precautions to cupping therapy
• Differences between static and dynamic cupping
• Understand when and why discoloration occurs
• Explain how cupping therapy affects pathological tissue

What's included?

CEU Accreditations

Who is this for

Massage and Manual Therapists, Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, PTA's, Athletic Trainers  

Orthopedic Cupping - Lower Extremity - NAT Diploma Course includes lifetime access to all online course assets (video classes, course text, exam, certification). All course assets may be accessed online or downloaded to any device.