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Neurofunctional Electroacupuncture: Science-based secrets to the treatment of "Pain with Movement" disorders

Neurofunctional Electroacupuncture: Science-based secrets to the treatment of "Pain with Movement" disorders

Neurofunctional Electroacupuncture: Science-based secrets to the treatment of "Pain with Movement" disorders

Sep 26, 2025 - 12:00 (EDT)
1 hour

Overview:

This one-hour webinar introduces participants to the science-based principles of Neurofunctional Electroacupuncture, a contemporary, neuroanatomy-driven approach to peripheral nerve stimulation for the management of the pervasive "Pain with Movement" disorders that form the core of any physiotherapy practice. This neurophysiology-based treatment approach complements physiotherapists’ current frameworks of practice by enhancing results on the areas of autonomic nervous system modulation, neuromotor control, and nociception & pain modulation.

Speaker biography:

Dr. Elorriaga has consulted in Sports Medicine for over 35 years in Spain, Canada, and internationally, providing Performance Care and Injury Care to professional athletes and private clients. For the last 30 years, he has taught hundreds of postgraduate courses in Neurofunctional Acupuncture and the Functional Assessment & Manual Treatment of Musculoskeletal Problems and Sports Injuries. He has made professional presentations in Canada, the United States, Spain, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Cuba, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, and United Arab Emirates.


Event objectives:

At the conclusion of this lecture, participants will be able to:

  1. Describe the effects of dry needling of spastic muscles on the central nervous system
  2. Describe the effects of dry needling on fascial adhesions and scar tissue
  3. Describe a case report of dry needling to treat peripheral diabetic neuropathic ulcers
  4. Understand that the field of dry needling is really still in its infancy


Registration 

  • Free for Acupuncture and Dry Needling Members
  • $10 for Non-CPA Members
The instructors
Canadian Physiotherapy Association

As the vital partner for the profession, the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) leads, advocates, and inspires excellence and innovation to promote health. CPA’s goal is to provide exceptional service, valuable information and connections to the profession of physiotherapy, across Canada and around the world.

Acupuncture and Dry Needling Division

The Acupuncture Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association supports physiotherapists and physiotherapist assistants in advancing the use of acupuncture as an established core competency in physiotherapy clinical practice.

Vision

To promote acupuncture and encourage an actively engaged membership who are committed to lifelong learning and excellence in practice in order to promote health and well-being among their patients.

Mission

To provide leadership and direction to physiotherapists and physiotherapy assistants who are members of the Acupuncture Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association in advancing the utilization of acupuncture in clinical practice by promoting excellence in direct care, education and research.

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