A two-day intermediate level (post basic) sport acupuncture course for those who have passed a foundation level course (AACP, BMAS, BAcC, MDN part2). The course is based on Chris Norris’ book “Acupuncture: treatment of musculoskeletal conditions” (Heinemann 2001), and “Sports & Soft Tissue Injuries”, 5th edition (Routledge 2019). The two-day course gives a balance between acupuncture and dry needling using Western Medical Acupuncture techniques. Basic needling practice is updated and extended, and a problem-solving approach is used for point selection using sports examples. Discussion is used to illustrate the incorporation of acupuncture into therapy practice for sport.

• Meridians & Points – important or not?
• Revision of acupuncture treatment principles
• Dry needling versus Acupuncture – similarities and differences
• Extending basic acupuncture needling methods
• Dry needling techniques
• Clinical reasoning in acupuncture point selection
• Fitting acupuncture into overall treatment planning
• Treatment protocols for musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions
• Targeting pain and targeting healing
• Worked clinical examples: – hamstring injury, ankle sprain, patellar pain.
• Problem solving sports examples (group task)
• Enhancing sports performance with acupuncture

AACP accredited for those who are AACP members.

• Attendance Certificate: Yes
• CPD Hours: 13.5

• £270.00
• Limited funded places may be available for AHP's & Nurses working for the NHS within the East Midlands.