Musculoskeletal and Sports Injury CPD (Including Acupuncture)

**IMPORTANT – If you are not already a qualified acupuncturist with training in needling the torso, then this qualification will only include areas outside the torso and you must only practice on these areas in class***
Full Day Cost Options:
With Optional Full Equipment Kit: £249 (2 x boxes of needles, sharps box, swabs, trays, screw cups, screw tin, jade piece, oil, Gua Sha spoon, 8ml Hydr8 serum, 8ml Vit C serum)
With Equipment Kit minus Acupuncture Supplies: £224 (screw cups, screw tin, jade piece, oil, Gua Sha spoon, 8ml Hydr8 serum, 8ml Vit C serum)
Without kit: £165
** Notice, some equipment substitutions may have to be made on occasions

Half Day Cost Options:
With Acupuncture kit: £127 (2 x boxes of needles, tray, sharps box, swabs, hand gel, screw tin)
Without kit: £95
Duration: 1/2 Day – 1:45pm to 5pm

Optional £49 fee to upgrade to a diploma.

Duration:
This course runs from 9:45am to 5pm.

This Musculoskeletal and Sports Injury course covers acupuncture techniques for fast and effective healing of muscles, ligaments and tendons. The Half day course is mainly Tendon Acupuncture and the full day encompasses more advanced techniques such as cosmeceuticals, Gua Sha and cupping for muscle and tendon healing.

Both Options: We demonstrate two specialist types of tendon release and stretching.
Both Options: We explain the main healing issues with muscles and sinews and how to overcome them as well as the structure and function of tendons.
Both Options: We show you the secret of gaining De-Qi into your treatments.
Both Options: This course will qualify you to use MSK (Musculoskeletal) Acupuncture on successful completion
Full Day: The use of Traditional Gua Sha, cupping, massage and specialist tendon release techniques.
Full Day: We discuss our the use of modern cosmeceuticals in healing.
Full Day: This course will qualify you to use Gua Sha for healing small areas only on successful completion
This course is completely unique, originating in clinics in Japan and further clinically developed by Chris Davies, CEO of the Acupuncture Regulatory Authority.

Assessment is by observation of students performing the therapy during the practical sessions to establish safe practice. Each student must be observed practising correct, safe, protocol in order to be deemed safe to practice and gain a full certificate. (equates to 6 hours CPD).

Half Day Includes:
Contraindications and Health and Safety
Introduction to tendons and muscles
History of the protocol
What is it?
How does it work?
What does it do?
Tendon healing phases
Muscle healing phases
Injury healing stages
Issues and applications
Tools and instruments
Clinical Protocol
Locations of acupuncture points
Knee, hamstring and joint applications
Practical demonstrations and student practice of acupuncture needling protocols
Practical demonstrations of other techniques at teacher discretion
Post treatment care
Consent forms
Patient records
Legal responsibilities
Practical demonstrations
Student practice of standard needling techniques on arms and legs if not previously acupuncture qualified inclusive of torso needling
Student practice of standard needling techniques on any parts of the body if previously acupuncture qualified inclusive of torso needling

Full Day Includes all the above plus:
More in depth discussion on
Discussion on Gua Sha techniques
Discussion on Cupping techniques
Discussion on Massage techniques
Discussion and practical demonstration of Tendon release technique
Student practice of Tendon release technique
Cosmetic Applications
Cosmeceutical use for healing

Why Any Therapist Might Want to Attend This Course

The Musculoskeletal and Sports Injury course offers a unique and clinically developed approach to treating muscle, tendon and ligament injuries using acupuncture and complementary techniques. Designed for both qualified acupuncturists and those newer to needling (limited to limbs), it provides valuable knowledge and practical skills for any therapist looking to expand their treatment toolkit and improve client outcomes.

This course is particularly attractive to therapists who regularly work with musculoskeletal conditions, sports injuries, or chronic pain. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of tendon anatomy, healing phases, and the common challenges in recovery. The course focuses on practical, effective techniques that support faster healing and longer-lasting results.

For those choosing the full-day option, the training also includes cosmeceuticals, Gua Sha, cupping, and specialist tendon release methods, offering a holistic, multi-modality approach. These techniques can be used to complement your existing practice or open up entirely new treatment options. Learning to elicit De-Qi in areas which are not acupuncture points during needling, can also significantly enhance the effectiveness of your treatments.

Additionally, the course has strong clinical credibility, having originated in Japanese clinics and refined by Chris Davies, CEO of the Acupuncture Regulatory Authority. Whether you’re a massage therapist, acupuncturist, or bodyworker, this training gives you a rare opportunity to learn techniques not widely taught in the UK.

With flexible pricing options, the ability to upgrade to a diploma, and the chance to practice hands-on with guidance, this course is ideal for therapists seeking advanced skills, clinical confidence, and a way to stand out in their field.

Notice
For the full benefit of this course, you will need to hold a full Acupuncture Certificate or be a student in an acupuncture course, if you do not have a full body Acupuncture Qualification then this course will only qualify you for Tendon Acupuncture on extremities / limbs.
If you have a qualification in a statutory therapy (e.g. Physiotherapist, Chiropractor etc) or you are a qualified acupuncturist or medical practitioner, then this course will qualify you for Tendon Acupuncture and other modalities taught on the course, anywhere on the body.

Prerequisites
You must hold a previous core Therapeutic Lv3 or above Diploma to attend this course.
You must be 18 years or older and understand spoken and written English.
You must consent to giving and receiving acupuncture therapy.