Acupuncture for Headache and Migraine ManagementWith Jon Hobbs

Time Content Learning Outcomes09:00 Introductions and initial briefing of

course outline and structure.09:15 Mechanisms and Theories

The aetiology and pathology of migraines and multiple headache presentations. Theory session.

To develop participant’s theoretical knowledge of acupuncture and its role in the clinical management of headaches and migraines

To introduce the participant to the proposed aetiology and pathology of migraines and multiple headache presentations.

To introduce the participant to the differential diagnosis of common headache presentations.

10:45 Break11:00 The mechanisms of acupuncture in

relation to the management of headaches and migraines Layering technique Theory session.

To introduce the participant to the mechanisms of acupuncture in relation to the management of headaches and migraines.

To understand the proposed mechanisms by which acupuncture can support the management of headaches and migraines.

To understand the health and safety issues related to the management of headaches and migraines with acupuncture

To understand the use of acupuncture and its integration within the management of headaches and migraines.

12:30 Lunch13:00 Acupuncture management of

common headache presentations Practical session.

To develop the participant’s practical skills in the differentiation of common headaches presentations.

To be able to employ acupuncture safely and effectively in the management of multiple headache presentations.

To be able to integrate acupuncture into the complete physiotherapeutic management of headaches.

15:00 Break15:15 Acupuncture management of

migraines Practical session.

To be able to employ acupuncture safely and effectively in the management of migraines.

To be able to integrate acupuncture into the complete physiotherapeutic management of migraines.

16:45 Review Day Revision17:00 Finish