The British Medical Acupuncture Society

BMAS Spring Meeting 2014 Hilton Hotel, Cardiff 10 - 11 May 2014 Update yourself on the latest acupuncture research, network with colleagues, and earn CPD hours. On Saturday evening join us at Cardiff Castle for a tour & dinner (additional charge)

SATURDAY 10 MAY 2014 (subject to change)

 0845 Registration 0915 Welcome 0930 César Fernández Trigger points and chronic pain: neurophysiology and manual treatment 1015 Q&A 1030 Hugh MacPherson Acupuncture, counselling or usual care for depression: a randomised controlled trial 1100 Q&A 1115 Coffee / Posters 1145 Hugh MacPherson Acupuncture and other physical therapies for osteoarthritis of the knee: a network meta-analysis 1215 Q&A 1230 Lunch 1330 Speaker Forum 1430 Vivien Shaw An anatomical explanation for the origins of acupuncture 1500 Q&A 1515 Tea / Posters 1545 César Fernández Trigger point dry needling for management of trigger points 1615 Q&A 1630 Close 1700 British Medical Acupuncture Society Annual General Meeting Cardiff Castle Dinner & Tour

SUNDAY 11 MAY 2014 (subject to change)

 Gerwin masterclass: assessment & treatment of myofascial pain 0900 Masterclass Part I : Head and Neck 1030 Coffee 1100 Masterclass Part II : Shoulder and Arm 1230 Lunch 1330 Masterclass Part III : Low Back and Abdomen 1430 Tea 1300 Masterclass Part IV : Hip and Lower Extremities 1600 Close Accommodation: Book direct with Hilton Hotel by calling 0800 8568000 and mentioning group code GBMAS for the special conference rate Cancellation policy If you cancel any time up to four weeks prior to the course, we will refund your fee less £50 administration charge. Thereafter, we regret no refunds can be made. Substitution of a colleague who fulfils the criteria is acceptable. Early Bird bookings are non-refundable. BMAS cannot be held responsible for delegates’ expenses in the event of cancellation by either party. In exceptional circumstances and at the Society’s discretion, course delegates may be permitted to transfer to another course.