The Fellowship in Musculoskeletal Medicine with a focus on Acupuncture is designed to provide clinicians with an integrated understanding of musculoskeletal disorders and evidence-based acupuncture techniques. The programme bridges conventional musculoskeletal medicine with traditional and modern acupuncture approaches for pain management, functional restoration, and rehabilitation. Emphasis is placed on anatomy, neurophysiology, trigger point therapy, dry needling, and safe clinical application in musculoskeletal conditions.

Objectives

• To develop advanced knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy, biomechanics, and pain mechanisms.

• To understand the scientific and traditional foundations of acupuncture in musculoskeletal care.

• To apply acupuncture safely and effectively for acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.

• To integrate acupuncture with conventional assessment, diagnosis, and rehabilitation strategies.

• To enhance clinical reasoning, patient selection, and outcome evaluation in acupuncture-based care.

Career Opportunities

• Musculoskeletal Medicine Practitioner

• Acupuncture & Pain Management Specialist

• Sports Injury & Rehabilitation Clinician

• Integrative Medicine Practitioner

• Physiotherapy or Rehabilitation Support Specialist

• Pain Clinic Practitioner

Further Training

• MSc in Musculoskeletal Medicine or Pain Management

• Advanced Clinical Acupuncture Certification

• Dry Needling & Myofascial Release Training

• Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Programmes

• Research training in Integrative and Complementary Medicine

Course duration: 1 year

Note: However, if required, the course duration may be increased to meet additional learning needs.