Is cupping worth the hype? Curious to learn about cupping? Dr. Chris Daprato walks us through the path of his journey to cupping and where his passion stemmed from. Soon after, he discusses his experience with cupping and why pairing movement with cupping changed the game for him. He deciphers the science behind cupping, addressing range of motion, blood circulation, and fascial lubrication. Then, Dr. Chris explains the term ‘fascial decompression,’ and how cupping can pull in fascial slings. Furthermore, he debunks myths around cup coloration, the ultimate goal of cupping, and his best tips on how to perform cupping on yourself. He provides insight on the self-starter cup kit and the difference between heat and non-heat cups. Tune in to learn all about the science and intention behind cupping.

What You Will Learn In This Interview with Dr. Chris Daprato

2:35  – What makes Dr. Chris passionate about cupping

8:05 – Chris’s experience with cupping

9:14 – Movement with cupping or not?

10:52 – Science behind cupping

14:07 – Cupping & range of motion

16:57  – Does cupping release the fascia/ decompress the tissue?

22:06  – What does pulling of the muscles do in the body?

25:24  – Does the colour of your cup mark dictate the health of your tissue?

29:13 –  Goal of cupping & how you know its effective

33:08 – Can you cup on yourself and how do you know what movements to pair with cupping?

36:52 – Heat Cups vs Non-heat Cups

37:57 –  Find more about Chris or How to get your kit

About Dr Chris DaPrato

Dr. DaPrato currently holds an Associate Professor Faculty appointment at the UC San Francisco School of Medicine Mission Bay Campus, treating all spectrums of sports and orthopedics. He teaches in the DPT program in the areas of Advanced Exercise Prescription, Manual Therapy, Sports Medicine and also holds a joint appointment in the Department of Orthopedics. Prior to his current position, he was a Team Physical Therapist for the University of California Golden Bears treating Div. 1 NCAA and professional athletes in their sports medicine department, and a previous Clinic Director for Physiotherapy Associates in the Denver area. He is a strong proponent and educator for manual therapy in sports orthopedics and has specialized in HVLATs, Muscle Energy, and functional manual therapy. He received his BS in Human Physiology, his Masters in Physical Therapy from Long Beach, and his Doctorate from Temple University. His approach to patient care also encompasses advanced level strength and conditioning, and received his CSCS through the NSCA, and certified as a Performance Enhancement Specialist from the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

Items Mentioned

Cup Therapy Website

What The Cup Podcast

To learn more about Dr. Chris and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/137

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