Cupping for Sport Related Conditions

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Milica McDowell, MS, DPT Related seminars and products

MILICA MCDOWELL CONSULTING PLLC

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Dr. Milica McDowell is an orthopedic physical therapist with over 20 years of experience. She’s owned a sports medicine practice in Bozeman, MT for 20 years, was a university faculty in human performance and most recently worked for Rocktape for 8 years in professional education and business development. She is an author of numerous global continuing education courses, has worked as a textbook editor and is an author of numerous professional and lay publications. Her current role is the VP of Product for Physitrack, a company based in London, that puts e-learning and helpful technologies in the hands of medical, wellness and fitness professionals globally. When she’s not researching, writing courses, or educating others, you can find Dr. Milica running, skiing, cooking or enjoying the outdoors with her active family.  

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Milica McDowell is the co-founder of Epic Fitness Center and has employment relationships with US Physical Therapy and Physitrack, LLC. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Dr. Milica McDowell has no relevant non-financial relationships.

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Objectives

1. Determine when and where to use myofascial cups when working with athletes.
2. Demonstrate and apply myofascial cups correctly to an athlete who wants to use the cups for a recovery session.
3. Create and design cupping treatments for pre-activity warm up for various athletes.

Outline

• History of Cupping
  • Cupping mechanisms: mechanical, neuro and chemical
  • Cupping Safety
  • Assessment of when, where and how to use cups
  • Three types of vacuum
  • Contraindications to Cupping
• Cupping for Endurance Athletes (Pre, Post, Rehab applications)
  • Demo, Assessment, Reassessment
• Cupping for Team Sport Athletes (Pre, Post, Rehab applications)
  • Demo, Assessment, Reassessment
• Cupping for CrossFit Athletes (Pre, Post, Rehab applications)
  • Demo, Assessment, Reassessment
• Where to Learn More

Target Audience

• Athletic Trainers
• Chiropractors
• Massage Therapists
• Physical Therapists
• Physical Therapy Assistants