Acupuncture 102: Clinical Miscellaneous / 1 Credit

Learning Objectives

1. Outline the nature and function of acupoints from different perspectives to help clarify the potential mechanisms of acupuncture treatment
2. Evaluate existing evidence for the effectiveness of acupuncture in influencing the functional connectivity of the central nervous system in patients with musculoskeletal pain
3. Summarize the most current scientific evidence on the effectiveness of acupuncture on acute, subacute and chronic neck pain
4. Assess the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture therapies for the management of upper and lower extremity musculoskeletal disorders
5. Determine if true acupuncture is more effective than sham acupuncture for prevention of migraine attacks

Reviews Included

1. Acupoints – Narrative Literature Review
2. Acupuncture & Pain-Related Functional Connectivity of the Central Nervous System
3. Acupuncture for Neck Disorders – Cochrane Review
4. Effectiveness of Acupuncture for Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Extremities – Systematic Review
5. Long-term Effect of Acupuncture for Migraine Prophylaxis – RCT

Quiz
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