This course thoroughly discusses the pathways and pathology of the 12 muscle channels as written in Ling Shu, Neijing. Vivid patient photos, imaging tests and in depth anatomical ddetails exemplified the modern application of muscle channel theory in sports medicine and pain management.

Attendees will

1. review muscle channel theory which is often omitted in most of the TCM schools in the United States.

2. be able to  correlate the anatomical structures with muscle channel pathways.

3. feel confident diagnosing difficult conditions such patellar femoral syndrome, CTS, Morton's neuroma according msucle channel theory.

4. learn the novel technique-MCT to tackle the most challenging conditions such compartment syndrome, RSD, etc.

5. stand out as an expert in sports medicine and pain management.