A Practitioner's Guide to Clinical Cupping
Effective Techniques for Pain Management and Injury
Published on 30. November 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
104 pages
978-1-913088-33-0 (ISBN)
Description
A modern approach to the medical practice of dry cupping-used to reduce inflammation and stimulate immune response, assist in myofascial release, relieve pain, and improve healing and recovery.
Includes links to instructional online video content.
A Practitioner’s Guide to Clinical Cupping provides a concise, practical, and easy-to-understand guide to safe and effective cupping techniques, integrating up-to-date research on physiology, neuroscience, and biomechanics.
Physiotherapist Daniel Lawrence-known for his popular RockPods cupping training courses-includes all the information a new practitioner needs to get started, including a basic history of cupping, a theoretical overview, how to apply and remove cups, how long to leave cups on the skin, how to use oils and creams to assist glide cupping techniques, and more.
Chapters detail specific cupping practices for different parts of the body and common ailments, including the following:
Includes links to instructional online video content.
A Practitioner’s Guide to Clinical Cupping provides a concise, practical, and easy-to-understand guide to safe and effective cupping techniques, integrating up-to-date research on physiology, neuroscience, and biomechanics.
Physiotherapist Daniel Lawrence-known for his popular RockPods cupping training courses-includes all the information a new practitioner needs to get started, including a basic history of cupping, a theoretical overview, how to apply and remove cups, how long to leave cups on the skin, how to use oils and creams to assist glide cupping techniques, and more.
Chapters detail specific cupping practices for different parts of the body and common ailments, including the following:
- Achilles tendon and shin pain
- Knee, hamstring, and quad pain
- Hip problems
- Back and neck pain
- Carpal tunnel and other wrist pain
- Other common sports injuries and overuse injuries
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Language
English
Place of publication
Chichester
United Kingdom
Illustrations
150 colour images and photographs
Dimensions
Height: 170 mm
Width: 240 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
216 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-913088-33-0 (9781913088330)
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Person
Daniel Lawrence, BSc, MCSP, is a UK Chartered Physiotherapist, published author, and international lecturer. Lawrence holds separate postgraduate qualifications in musculoskeletal medicine and education. Having completed 10 years as a university lecturer for Plymouth University, based in Truro, he now combines teaching and writing with running an NHS-funded clinic in his local area.
Lawrence is also on the board of directors for RockTape UK, Stick Mobility UK, and PhysioBooks Ltd. He has delivered lectures and workshops on tendon-related subjects throughout the United Kingdom, including presentations for Therapy Expo, COPA, the Shoulder Symposium, South West Seminars, the British Fascia Symposium 2018, and private physio groups. He frequently attends conferences as a guest lecturer and delivers bespoke training to professional groups. During 2020 and 2021, his cupping course (RockPods™) became the most popular course from RockTape UK, as many professionals sought to extend their practice to offer this unique treatment.
Lawrence is also on the board of directors for RockTape UK, Stick Mobility UK, and PhysioBooks Ltd. He has delivered lectures and workshops on tendon-related subjects throughout the United Kingdom, including presentations for Therapy Expo, COPA, the Shoulder Symposium, South West Seminars, the British Fascia Symposium 2018, and private physio groups. He frequently attends conferences as a guest lecturer and delivers bespoke training to professional groups. During 2020 and 2021, his cupping course (RockPods™) became the most popular course from RockTape UK, as many professionals sought to extend their practice to offer this unique treatment.
Content
Chapter 1. The History of Cupping
Chapter 2. Cupping Application Principles
Chapter 3. The Mechanics of Cupping
Chapter 4. The Physiology of Cupping
Chapter 5. Cupping and the Nervous System
Chapter 6. Cupping for the Foot, Ankle, and Lower Leg
Chapter 7. Cupping for the Knee and Thigh
Chapter 8. Cupping for Hip Pain
Chapter 9. Cupping for Back Pain
Chapter 10. Cupping for Shoulder Pain
Chapter 11. Cupping for Wrist, Hand, and Elbow Pain
Chapter 12. Cupping for Neck Pain
Chapter 2. Cupping Application Principles
Chapter 3. The Mechanics of Cupping
Chapter 4. The Physiology of Cupping
Chapter 5. Cupping and the Nervous System
Chapter 6. Cupping for the Foot, Ankle, and Lower Leg
Chapter 7. Cupping for the Knee and Thigh
Chapter 8. Cupping for Hip Pain
Chapter 9. Cupping for Back Pain
Chapter 10. Cupping for Shoulder Pain
Chapter 11. Cupping for Wrist, Hand, and Elbow Pain
Chapter 12. Cupping for Neck Pain