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LU 3 and LU 4 Acupoints, Innervation & Clinical Applications

Matt Callison — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:15:27 +0000

Fig. 1. The musculocutaneous nerve and lateral antebrachial cutaneous nerve. Image: Ferrante, M. A. (2012). Electrodiagnostic assessment of the brachial plexus. Neurologic clinics. This article draws from research and development from AcuSport Education's cadaver dissection taught in the Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification program. This article aims to identify the tissue innervations of

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Passing the Torch: Meet the NEW Instructors of the SMAC Program

Matt Callison — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 03:01:45 +0000

I am thrilled to announce that the 2026-2027 SMAC Program is entering an exciting new era with Brian Lau AP, C.SMA and Ian Armstrong L.Ac., C.SMA taking over as the instructors. The SMAC Program will be infused with new energy and their expanded vision. It's a pleasure to pass the torch to these experienced

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Extra Point Dalun — Medial & Anterior Knee Pain

Matt Callison — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 19:50:58 +0000

Figure 1: Superior aspect of the medial femoral condyle and extra point Dalun region. TCM practitioners are trained to locate acupuncture points and how to effectively needle these points. This article is discussing an “extra point” location that is more of an area than a specific point. Extra Point Dalun is found

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CASE STUDY: Misdiagnosed Plantar Fasciitis Pain (Inferior Calcaneal Nerve Entrapment or Baxter’s Neuropathy)

Matt Callison — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:57:25 +0000

This case study details a presentation of heel pain misattributed to plantar fasciitis that was later correctly diagnosed as inferior calcaneal nerve entrapment (Baxter’s Neuropathy). An 80-year-old male reported having plantar heel pain that started the day after he landed precariously onto his right foot after missing the last rung of a ladder. The

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Anterior Scalene Syndrome, Manual Muscle Testing and LU 7

Matt Callison — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 18:33:51 +0000

Anterior scalene syndrome involves abnormal compression of the brachial plexus between the middle and anterior scalenes located in the interscalene triangle. This condition is part of thoracic outlet syndrome, which is one of three compression sites of this neurovascular bundle. The other two compression sites are under the pectoralis minor within the thoraco-coraco-pectoral (TCP)

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Extra Point Daijianzhen: An Excellent Shoulder Acupuncture Point

Matt Callison — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 20:14:32 +0000

Fig.1 . Extra point daijianzhen is located under the inferior border of clavicle. This incredible shoulder acupuncture point has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries for conditions of acute injury and cold (han) bi syndromes. Briefly examining its anatomy sheds light on the usefulness of this extra point because it’s location and

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2026-2027 Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification Program

Matt Callison — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 19:18:58 +0000

We are excited to announce the2026-2027 Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification ProgramThe 2026-2027 program will begin in March 2026 in San Diego (California) and Bradenton (Florida). Registration opens in late September! Brian Lau AP, C.SMA As many of you may already know, I formally announced at the start of this 2025-26 SMAC Program will be my last

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Chronic Ankle Instability and Sports Medicine Acupuncture®

Matt Callison — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 15:30:34 +0000

Chronic ankle instability is a condition characterized by a feeling of weakness of the ankle. The patient will often report a vulnerable feeling toward easily rolling or twisting the ankle especially with uneven surfaces. The history often consists of recurrent ankle sprains and persistent symptoms that include pain, swelling, and weakness. Chronic ankle instability

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“I Am Back!” A Remarkable Injury Recovery Story

Matt Callison — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:44:47 +0000

This is a remarkable injury recovery story shared by one of our students, April Johnson, L.Ac. I just completed the Module II Assessment and Treatment of Low Back, Hip and Groin seminar taught by Matt Callison. I had a remarkable event occur and wanted to share my story. My two favorite activities that

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Case Study: Tensor Fascia Lata Muscle Strain Misdiagnosed as Greater Trochanter Bursitis

Matt Callison — Fri, 30 May 2025 21:58:14 +0000

I recently had a 56-year-old woman come to see me with a chief complaint of anterior-lateral hip pain that is worse with laying on her side while sleeping and sitting for more than an hour. The patient’s pain was diagnosed as Greater Trochanteric (GT) Bursitis and was prescribed Naproxen (NSAID) and given a local

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