Upon completion of classes, participants will be able to:

Know and describe functional/clinical anatomy, patho-anatomy and patho-physiology and relationships to TCM jing-luo theory for common and significant neuro-musculo-skeletal pain and injury conditions of the spine and extremities.
Know and describe etiology, risk factors, pathology, natural history, and prognosis of neuro-musculo-skeletal injuries and pain conditions of the spine and extremities in AOM and standard medical terms.
Take complete histories of neuro-musculo-skeletal injuries and pain of the spine and extremities, including subjective assessments of functional capacities.
Perform a physical examination and record baseline measurements of functional status for neuro-musculo-skeletal injuries and pain complaints of the spine and extremities, including:
- Joint range-of-motion, tracking and stability
- Muscle strength
- Sensory function
- Posture, gait, and movement abnormalities
- Functional capacity deficits
- Special orthopedic and neurological tests
Diagnose common and significant injuries and pain conditions of the spine and extremities in standard medical (ICD-9) and AOM-specific pattern identification terms.

Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:

Know and be able to discuss evidence basis for treatment of common, complex, and significant neuro-musculo-skeletal pain and injuries of the spine and extremities with acupuncture and oriental medical modalities.
Develop management and treatment plans for injuries and pain of the spine and extremities.
Provide integrative acupuncture physical medicine treatment, including neuro-anatomical acupuncture (“dry/trigger point/prolo-”) needling, electro-acupuncture, tui na and gua sha, and other manual therapies, suction cupping, and heat/cold for neuro-musculo-skeletal pain and injuries of the spine and extremities.
Prescribe and instruct exercises for rehabilitation and injury/disease prevention, including core strength/stability, flexibility, coordination and balance, cardiovascular health, and stress reduction.
Provide written and oral reports regarding patient functional capacities, status and progress for neuro-musculo-skeletal pain and injuries of the spine and extremities.
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Didactic with aids: anatomical models, visual slides, cadaver labs and reference texts.
Demonstration and clinical observation.
Supervised, hands-on training and practical labs.
Required presentation and peer review/discussion of medical reports and case studies.
On-line clinical guidance and practice management documents and discussion forums.

Required Texts

Essentials of Musculoskeletal Care, John F. Sarwark, M.D.
Dao of Chinese Medicine: Understanding an Ancient Healing Art, Donald Edward Kendall
Atlas of Human Anatomy, Frank H. Netter, M.D.

Recommended Texts

Foundations for Integrative Musculoskeletal Medicine: An East-West Approach, Alon Marcus
Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, Sixth Edition, American Medical Association and Robert Rondinelli
Illustrated Manual of Orthopaedic Medicine, James Cyriax
Muscles: Testing and Function, with Posture and Pain, Florence Peterson Kendall, Elizabeth Kendall McCreary
Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual (2-Volume Set), David G. Simons, Janet G. Travell, Lois S. Simons, Barbara D. Cummings

Required Diagnostic and Evaluation Equipment

Goniometers: large (15”) and finger
Bubble inclinometers x 2
2-point discrimination measuring tools (“ diskriminators”)
JAMAR grip and pinch dynamometers (hand evaluation kit includes finger goniometer)
Tape measure
Babinski-queen reflex hammer
Penlight
Tuning fork

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IAPM Course: Year 1 Learning Goals