Steve Bailey Acupuncture CPD Courses

Don't worry if you are unable to attend any of these dates, the lectures will be recorded and available to view after the event.

 If you subscribe to the CPD in medical acupuncture, sports and exercise medicine or the podiatric acupuncture academy the cost for all 5 sessions is free just login to your dashboard and click on to the zoom link on the required time and date of the lesson.

 Fees for non-subscribers is £90 for all 5 sessions.

Approximately one in five people report foot pain, aching or stiffness, with a higher prevalence observed in females, those aged 50 years and over and those classified as obese. These five live online sessions will focus on the use of acupuncture in the management of MSK foot pain induced by over activity. The sessions will develop your understanding of how to adjust your acupuncture point selection to target bone healing, reduces muscle spasms, enhance soft tissue healing, improve muscle strength of the intrinsic foot muscles and reduce swelling and inflammation.  

1. Acupuncture in the management of metatarsalgia (predislocation syndrome); Tuesday 8^th June 2021, 8pm

 Steve Bailey, Podiatrist, physiotherapist and acupuncturist: 

Predislocation syndrome is typically described as a progressive, painful dorsal subluxation of the proximal phalangeal base on the metatarsal head. It is a result of idiopathic inflammation and weakening of the periarticular structures, in particular the plantar plate that stabilises the lesser metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joints and is a common cause of metatarsalgia that is frequently unrecognised or misdiagnosed. In this lesson you will develop an understanding of the underlying cause of predislocation syndrome and how to effectively treat it with acupuncture, exercise, joint and soft tissue mobilisation.

2. Acupuncture in the management of cuboid syndrome; Tuesday 15^th June 2021, 8pm

 Steve Bailey, Podiatrist, physiotherapist and acupuncturist

Cuboid syndrome is a term that loosely describes pain in the lateral aspect of the midfoot which, is suggested to be caused by disruption of the congruency of the calcaneo-cuboid joint. Symptoms can arise following sudden traumatic overload such as lateral ankle sprain, or repetitive overuse (running on a camber). In this lesson you will develop an understanding of the nature of cuboid syndrome and how to use acupuncture and acupressure to manage myofascial pain, swelling, muscle spasm, and how to restore joint mobility and proprioception.

3. Acupuncture in the management of heel pain; Tuesday 22^nd June 2021, 8pm

 Steve Bailey, Podiatrist, physiotherapist and acupuncturist

Heel pain is an umbrella term that covers a number of conditions of similar origin. I treat several cases of heel pain on a daily basis including plantar fasciitis, bruising of the calcaneum, fat pad atrophy, Sever’s disease, and referred pain from the low back. In this lesson you will build on your knowledge and understanding of the nature of heel pain and how to effectively treat a range of painful conditions affecting the heel and modify your acupuncture point selection based on the nature of heel pain. 

4.  Acupuncture in the management of the hallux; Tuesday 13^th July 2021, 8pm

 Steve Bailey, Podiatrist, physiotherapist and acupuncturist

Degenerative, post-operative, gout and functional disorders are common cause of hallux pain and dysfunction. During this lesson you will advance your knowledge and understanding of how to restore muscle strength, joint stability, reduce inflammation and gout, and aid recovery following trauma or disfunction of the hallux with the use of acupuncture.  

5. Acupuncture in the management of stress fracture of the 5^th metatarsal; Tuesday 20^th July 2021, 8pm

 Steve Bailey, Podiatrist, physiotherapist and acupuncturist

Fracture of the fifth metatarsal occur more frequently than any other metatarsal fracture and is the most common fracture of the foot. If it is not treated correctly, it can develop complications leading to delayed, non- union, refracture and soft tissue complications. In this lesson you will learn how to accelerate bone healing with the use of manual and electroacupuncture. Case studies will be presented to develop your understanding in the effective use of acupuncture in the management of non-union fracture of the fifth metatarsal.