Fascial Cupping Therapy for Rehabilitation and Performance Enhancement

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Theresa A. Schmidt, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, LMT, CEAS Related seminars and products

Educise PC

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Dr. Theresa Schmidt is an orthopedic physical therapy specialist and massage therapist integrating traditional and alternative medicine with emphasis on manual therapy, precision exercise, wellness, Reiki, and mindfulness. She presented for NASA/Inomedic, Johns Hopkins, Cleveland Clinic, Vanderbilt Med, Wake Med, and professional associations. She received her doctorate at UNE and served as faculty at Touro PT Programs and CUNY Queens Colleges in NY. She is a published author, Expert Consultant, Reiki Master Instructor, and integrative clinician in private practice at Educise® in New Hampshire. Her website is www.educise.com.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Theresa Schmidt has employment relationships with Educise PC, CEU Connection.com, and United States Department of Veterans Affairs. She receives a speaking honorarium, recording royalties, and a consulting fee from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Theresa Schmidt is a member of American Physical therapy Association, the Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy, and the American Massage Therapy Association.

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Objectives

1. Evaluate the history and benefits of negative pressure vacuum cupping therapy for musculoskeletal conditions.
2. Investigate cupping styles, equipment safety, indications, contraindications, precautions and infection control methods.
3. Evaluate the variety of negative pressure cupping instruments and accessories, the value of cup diameter, size and rim shape, and give examples of manual and mechanical cupping tools.
4. Differentiate cupping techniques including dry stationary and dynamic gliding cupping, exercise cupping, and acu-magnet cupping.
5. Evaluate effects of cupping including skin coloration and client education for use of cupping instruments.
6. Integrate cupping into your plan of care to reduce painful trigger points and myofascial tension, release adhesions, stretch soft tissue, enhance relaxation, decrease sympathetic tone, modulate pain, and promote functional mobility and performance.
7. Appraise the evidence-based research on the effects of cupping therapy.

Outline

• Evidence related to cupping
• Equipment safety and infection control
• Theory and Eastern uses of cupping
• Safety and precautions
• Indications and contraindications

• Equipment and techniques
• Cup design differences
• Rim shape
• Cup size and shape
• Materials
• Multimodal tools

• Positive and negative pressure considerations
• Scar release
• Skin glide
• Lab demonstration

• Spine
• Trunk
• Abdomen
• Extremities

• Review of select evidence-based research on fascial release and cupping therapy outcomes.
• Clinical case studies and conclusion, Q&A

• Coding and billing for myofascial cupping
• Justify rehab with the right progress measures and documentation
• Avoid denials and audits with these tips

Target Audience

• Physical Therapists
• Physical Therapy Assistants
• Occupational Therapists
• Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Massage Therapists
• Chiropractors
• Athletic Trainers
• Physician’s Assistants