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E-LEARNING TRAINING
Cupping therapy

2 learners
Cupping therapy, with its ability to provide, easily and at low cost, effects that are difficult to achieve with manual techniques, is a complementary technique to your physiotherapy and/or osteopathic practice.
1:18:48 of training
Marc REGNAULT Marc REGNAULT trainer
US$ 123.00 US$ 49.00

About

Cupping therapy, with its ability to provide, easily and at low cost, effects that are difficult to achieve with manual techniques, is a complementary technique to your physiotherapy and/or osteopathic practice.

Simple to grasp once you understand how it works, it will give you complete satisfaction if you only expect from it what it can offer you.

Objectives of the Course

Cupping therapy, with its ability to provide, easily and at low cost, effects that are difficult to achieve with manual techniques, is a complementary technique to your physiotherapy and/or osteopathic practice.

Simple to grasp once you understand how it works, it will give you complete satisfaction if you only expect from it what it can offer you.

Methodology and Pedagogy

This training includes the theory necessary for understanding and using cupping therapy, with practical examples provided to guide you through the initial steps of its implementation.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required to participate in this training. However, our courses are created by healthcare professionals and are intended for the same audience. Therefore, it is highly recommended to have the skills of the following profession(s): physiotherapist, osteopath, and physician.

Training Program

Quiz: Test your knowledge

INTRODUCTION

This section is dedicated to a brief presentation of my professional background, my encounter with cupping therapy, and my approach to it.

  • Introduction   3:17

PRINCIPLE OF ACTION

This section will outline the physical mode of action of cupping therapy as well as the primary principle sought during their application.

  • Principle of action   1:46

ACTIONS AND EFFECTS

In this section, you will discover the main physiological effects achieved and sought through cupping therapy.

  • Actions and effects   3:21

CLASSIFICATION

The different types of cupping therapy will be presented in this section.

  • Classification   3:39

APPLICATION METHODS

This section will introduce you to the application methods: static, mobile, suction intensity, application time, etc.

  • Application methods   5:46

CONTRAINDICATIONS / INDICATIONS

This section is divided into two parts: one on formal and relative contraindications and one on indications.

  • Contraindications / Indications   3:04

PRACTICE

The practice will be divided into 6 parts: The first part will serve as a prerequisite for cupping application. The next three parts will present protocols by anatomical region: upper limb, lower limb, and spine; with examples of pathologies for each region. The fifth part will address special cases of post-traumatic and post-surgical conditions. We will conclude with an example of cupping application for a visceral reflex action.

  • Preparation before cupping application   3:00
  • Upper limb   12:17
  • Lower limb   25:06
  • Spine   8:00
  • Post-traumatic and post-surgical   3:06
  • Visceral reflex   3:22

CONCLUSION

  • Conclusion   0:37

Quiz : reevaluate your knowledge.

  • Post-training test Evaluate your progression after the training course with a multiple choice test.

Courses downloads & documentation

Scientific References

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