Course content

• Introduction to Cupping Therapy:
  • History and types of cupping therapy.
  • Benefits and mechanisms of action.
• Research and Applications:
  • Critical appraisal of current research.
  • Emerging applications in sports conditions and pain management.
• Practical Application:
  • Hands-on training in modern cupping techniques.
  • Integration of clinical reasoning to guide treatment selection.
• Case Studies:
  • Application of knowledge in real-life scenarios.

Learning  Objectives

• Explore the theoretical knowledge of cupping therapy, including its history, types, benefits, and mechanisms of action.
• Critically appraise current research on modern cupping therapy and its emerging applications in sports conditions and pain management.
• Apply modern cupping techniques under supervision, enhancing practical skills through hands-on sessions.
• Confirm their understanding and skills through case study presentations.

Prior knowledge or skills in manual therapy (pre-reading articles attached). (link)

Who can attend:

• Physiotherapists
• Graduates
• Internship Students

• Case study presentation and group task activity.
• Active participation and engagement throughout the training.
• Completion of online material before the course.

• Mechanical Advantage:
  • Use assistive tools to reduce strain and thumb pain, a common complaint among manual therapists.
• Marketing Value:
  • Enhance your practice’s appeal, especially in the sports industry where cupping is well-recognized.
• Practical Confidence:
  • Gain confidence in applying cupping techniques under supervision and in patient scenarios.
• Patient Familiarity:
  • Use a familiar tool for pain management, making treatment easier and more effective.

• Dress comfortably.
• Inform the tutor/organization team of any injuries or medical conditions.
• Be willing to model with colleagues.
• Complete the pre-learning material before the face-to-face training.
• Be open to learning something new.
• Bring a positive attitude and a smile!

• Differentiation between traditional and dynamic cupping therapy.
• Classification of various cupping techniques and their physiological effects and clinical indications.
• Theoretical foundations of dynamic cupping therapy, including proposed mechanisms of action and evidence-based benefits.
• Proficiency in performing myofascial decompression techniques.
• Integration of clinical reasoning skills to evaluate case studies and determine appropriate use of different cupping therapies.
• Analysis of safety considerations, contraindications, and potential adverse effects, with implementation strategies through practical group tasks.