Dry Needling Safety, Guidelines & Requirements

Course overview

Dr. Hayes teaches the requirements of Dry Needling including safety standards and issues, guidelines and requirements. This course complements the Dry Needling Applications and Techniques course by giving you the necessary regulations and standards in the industry for performing dry needling. Superficial Dry Needling is a treatment method for soft tissue that affects enthesis disruptions and trigger points that, when done correctly, offers immediate pain relief for your patient. This course will cover the safety of dry needling and the difference between dry needling and acupuncture, as well as ethical considerations for performing dry needling. We will discuss pain theory and the specifics of how a dry needle works. Safety concerns as well as proper needle use and disposal will be emphasized.