Expand your musculoskeletal expertise with hands-on joint injection training. Learn shoulder, hip, knee, and sacroiliac joint injection techniques, trigger point therapy, and viscosupplementation from board-certified physician faculty.
Important: Chiropractic injection scope varies significantly by state. Verify your state board regulations before performing any injection procedures. This training is valuable for DCs in states with expanded scope and for understanding referral options in all states.
Whether your state allows DC injections or not, understanding these procedures enhances your musculoskeletal expertise and patient care capabilities.
A comprehensive curriculum covering musculoskeletal injection techniques and pain management.
Master injection techniques for shoulder, hip, knee, and sacroiliac joints. Learn proper needle placement, injection angles, and medication selection including corticosteroids and viscosupplementation.
Learn to identify and treat myofascial trigger points causing referred pain patterns. Complement your manual therapy skills with injection techniques.
Learn hyaluronic acid injection protocols for osteoarthritis. Understand when this option benefits patients with degenerative joint conditions.
Enhance your diagnostic skills with functional testing and imaging review. Identify which patients are candidates for injection therapy.
Tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel, and bursitis treatments that complement your chiropractic care.
Understand state-by-state chiropractic injection scope and requirements for practicing these procedures legally and safely.
Understanding state regulations and practice opportunities for chiropractic injection therapy.
Chiropractic injection scope varies significantly by state. New Mexico allows DCs to perform injection therapies with additional certification. Oklahoma permits certain injection procedures for appropriately trained DCs. Other states are considering or have passed expanded scope legislation. Always verify current regulations with your state chiropractic board before performing any injection procedures. This training prepares you for states with expanded scope and enhances your expertise regardless of current regulations.
Some states allow DC injection therapies including New Mexico, Oklahoma, and others with varying requirements and permitted procedures.
Injection therapy complements your manual therapy skills. Patients benefit from combined approaches addressing both structural and pain management needs.
Understanding injection therapies helps you identify when patients need referral and communicate effectively with medical colleagues about treatment options.
Many chiropractors work alongside MDs and DOs in integrated practices where injection services are part of comprehensive care. Understanding these procedures allows you to participate more fully in patient care planning and coordinate treatment effectively. In expanded scope states, you may perform these procedures directly.
Chiropractic scope continues to evolve nationwide. Multiple states are considering or have recently passed legislation expanding DC practice rights. By completing injection training now, you position yourself for future opportunities as regulations change. This training also demonstrates your commitment to comprehensive musculoskeletal care.
Browse upcoming joint injection training courses. All courses include hands-on training with anatomical models.
Common questions about joint injection training for chiropractors.
Join chiropractors from across the country in AAOPM joint injection training. Register today or speak with our team about your state's scope.
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