Advanced Acupuncture for Hand & Upper Limb Rehabilitation

8:30 AM
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4:30 PM

Auckland

Expand your rehabilitation toolkit with practical acupuncture strategies for managing hand and upper limb conditions. This one-day clinical course focuses on sensory dysfunction, nerve pathologies, and localized injuries to enhance patient outcomes.

Time & Location

26 Jul 2025, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

20C Link Drive, Wairau Park, Auckland 0627, New Zealand

Course Overview

This one-day clinical course is tailored for Osteopaths, Physiotherapists and Hand Therapy specialists aiming to integrate advanced acupuncture techniques into upper limb rehabilitation. Grounded in evidence-based practice, the course addresses the management of sensory disturbances, peripheral nerve dysfunction, and localized pathologies of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder.

Course Objectives

• Understand the underlying mechanisms of peripheral nerve dysfunctions, and acupuncture intervention strategies

• Learn acupuncture approaches for common local hand conditions (e.g., trigger finger, tenosynovitis)

• Develop anatomical and nerve-pathway-based acupuncture point selection techniques

• Explore how acupuncture can complement physiotherapy to enhance recovery outcomes

• Refine advanced needle handling techniques and reinforce clinical safety principles

Course Content

Module 1: Acupuncture Strategies for the Upper limb, with a Focus on the Hand

  • Common causes and clinical features of hand sensory dysfunction
  • Anatomical localization and nerve pathway analysis
  • Treatment strategies and key acupuncture points
  • Advanced needling practices for the upper limb

Module 2: Acupuncture for Specific Pathologies

  • Management of trigger finger, tenosynovitis, carpal tunnel, osteoarthritis, and related conditions
  • Management of lateral/medial epicondylitis
  • Practical acupuncture techniques and clinical case sharing

What You Will Gain

Practical acupuncture techniques for addressing various upper limb conditions

Enhanced clinical skills for managing complex hand conditions

Broader therapeutic tools to improve patient recovery outcomes

Increased confidence in integrating acupuncture into your practice

Entry Requirements

  • A valid professional license (Physiotherapy, Acupuncture, or related healthcare registration)
  • At least one year of experience with acupuncture techniques in clinical environments.

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