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Tennis Elbow: Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
Figure A. Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) primarily involves the extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle. Spring is coming and so is an increase of
Daniel Raider—C.SMA of the Month (March 2022)
Daniel Raider L.Ac., C.SMA Daniel Raider, L.Ac., C.SMA completed the SMAC program in January 2013, and is now a practicing sports acupuncturist in
Dr. Jay Bulloch—C.SMA of the Month (Feb 2022)
Dr. Jay Bulloch, DOM, L.Ac., C.SMA Dr. Jay Bulloch completed the SMAC program in October 2015, and is now a practicing sports acupuncturist in
Psoas: Structure, Function and Treatment Class Evaluations
Matt Callison and Brian Lau just completed a live webinar on the Psoas: Structure, Function and treatment. It was a great success and here are
The Psoas Major, the Lumbar Plexus, and the Dai Mai
Every December, I lead two back-to-back five-day cadaver labs for the University of Tampa’s Physician Assistant program. In each lab, I lead half of the
Diana Herrera—C.SMA of the Month (Jan 2022)
Diana Herrera, DOM, L.Ac., C.SMA Dr. Diana Hererra completed the SMAC program in October 2015, and is now a practicing sports acupuncturist in Santa
Michelle Vlahakis—C.SMA of the Month (Dec 2021)
Michelle Vlahakis, M.S., Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM), L.Ac, C.SMA Michelle Vlahakis completed the SMAC program in July 2021, and is now a practicing sports acupuncturist
Acupuncture as an Assessment
Acupuncture as an Assessment is a method taught in the Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification program, though it has most likely been used by TCM practitioners
Fernando Escobar—C.SMA of the Month (Nov 2021)
Fernando Escobar, CMT, L.Ac., C.SMA Fernando Escobar completed the SMAC program in March 2017, and is now a practicing sports acupuncturist in Los
Working with the Psoas
A Myofascial Release Technique to Supplement your Acupuncture Treatment If you are interested in more of this content on the psoas, we will expand