Lecture: Neurological Examination and Treatment of Peripheral Neuropathy

Neurological Examination and Treatment of Peripheral Neuropathy
Instructor: Dr. John Gorsuch, DACM, AP
Online Course: 3.5 Hours
NCCAOM CEU Credits: 3.5 Hours 

In this innovative course, you will learn how to assess and treat symptoms of peripheral neuropathy. You will learn how to examine peripheral neuropathy from a functional neurology perspective and learn how to effectively treat symptoms of peripheral neuropathy using acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, and other modalities.

Learning objectives on how to assess peripheral neuropathy

•  Review the neurophysiological mechanisms of acupuncture
•  Review both peripheral and central effects of acupuncture
•  Discuss idiopathic neuropathy, diabetic neuropathy, and chemo induced neuropathy
•  Learn multiple neurological assessments for peripheral neuropathy examination and assessment
•  Learn how knowledge of functional neurology assists in building a report of findings, setting realistic treatment goals, and quantify patient progress in treatment. All to gain better patient compliance. 

Learning objectives on how to treat peripheral neuropathy

•  Learn how to leverage the neurophysiologic actions of mechanoreceptors and neural pathways
•  Learn how to maximize opioid receptor activation for pain reduction
• Learn various point combinations with different electro-acupuncture frequencies to help achieve maximum benefit 
• Learn how to put it all together using acupuncture and electro-acupuncture strategies combined with other modalities for improved clinical outcomes