Getting Started with Cupping Therapy: Foundational Techniques for Integrative Practitioners - Chiropractic Continuing Education, Adjunctive/Modalities, 4 Hours

Approved for 4 Hours

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Course Outcome

≥93% of participants will expand their expertise in the principles, safety, and clinical application of cupping therapy for a variety of musculoskeletal and systemic conditions.

Course Objectives

After completing this course, the participant will be able to:

• Explain the primary physiological mechanisms of action behind cupping therapy, including its effects on circulation, fascia, and the nervous system.
• Identify the therapeutic benefits and appropriate indications for cupping in clinical practice.
• Demonstrate proper cupping pressure techniques and application methods for a range of musculoskeletal and soft tissue conditions.
• Understand cupping therapy to address specific conditions such as asthma, frozen shoulder, sciatica, ITB syndrome, plantar fasciitis, and trigger points.
• Recognize contraindications and safety considerations to ensure responsible and effective use of cupping therapy.

Who Should Enroll? 

• Chiropractors and Chiropractic Students: Practitioners interested in enhancing musculoskeletal care with safe, evidence-informed cupping techniques that complement adjustments and manual therapy.
• Massage Therapists and Manual Therapy Practitioners: Clinicians seeking to deepen their understanding of therapeutic cupping and expand their treatment offerings for soft tissue and pain-related conditions.
• Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Rehabilitation Professionals: Providers who wish to incorporate cupping into broader rehab or manual therapy strategies for mobility, recovery, and performance.

Course Codes (if applicable): 

• Approved for: AK, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL (Pending), GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WY
• PACE/CE Broker: 1314132