Pre-Symposium 1 – “Extraordinary Vessels: A Structural Approach – Integrating Clinical and Psychological Presentations with Structural Examination Findings to Determine Optimal EOV Combinations”

Pre-Symposium 1 – “Extraordinary Vessels: A Structural Approach – Integrating Clinical and Psychological Presentations with Structural Examination Findings to Determine Optimal EOV Combinations” Presented by: Joseph Audette, MD

Joseph F. Audette, M.A., M.D., earned his medical degree at Harvard Medical School in 1991 and completed a residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York in 1995 and is board certified in PM&R and Pain. While in New York, he trained at the Tristate School of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He is currently the Chief of the Department of Pain Management at Atrius Health in Boston. His research interests include Myofascial Pain, Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, and Chronic Pain and he has lectured nationally and internationally on these topics. He is also the Course Director for the CME course, Integrated Structural Acupuncture for Physicians.

Description

The workshop will present the theory of Extraordinary Vessels (EOVs) with a focus on the practical application in order to determine the optimal EOV combination to treat a variety of chronic musculoskeletal pain and other clinical conditions. These methods will be developed as they relate to a Structural Acupuncture approach, integrating clinical and psychological information about the patient with physical exam findings to determine the best treatment approach. Based on this approach, careful palpation will uncover painful reflexes that direct us to specific EOV treatments.

In addition, the Very Point® technique developed by Jochen Gleditsch, DDS, Dr. Med. will briefly be introduced and then integrated into the demonstrated treatment approach to effectively activate the EOVs.  Participants will be encouraged to practice these techniques on themselves during the webinar, to enhance their ability to apply the techniques upon return to their own clinic. Case presentations, as well as practical demonstrations will also be used.

Learning Objectives
At the end of this workshop, attendees will be able to:

• Comprehend the theory and practical value of applying Extraordinary Vessel treatment approaches for various chronic conditions
• Apply the Structural examination techniques to determine the optimal Extraordinary Vessel (EOV) combinations to treat chronic musculoskeletal pain and other medical conditions.
• Incorporate a Very Point® technique to localize the command and couple points for the EOV treatment.

Continuing Medical Education
The American Academy of Medical Acupuncture is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The AAMA designates this internet activity for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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