Advanced Dry Needling: Comprehensive Approach to Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip Complex for Sport Performance (SFDN - LPH) (3-Day)

Course overview

Advanced Dry Needling to the Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip Complex for Sport Performance is a 27-hour advanced continuing education course designed for licensed rehabilitation and healthcare professionals seeking to expand their clinical expertise in the assessment and treatment of lumbo-pelvic-hip (LPH) dysfunction. This course provides an in-depth exploration of the functional anatomy, neuroanatomy, biomechanics, and clinical interrelationships of the lumbar spine, pelvis, sacroiliac joints, and hip complex. Participants will develop advanced clinical reasoning skills through the integration of patient history, movement assessment, postural observation, palpation, and differential diagnostic considerations to identify key contributors to pain and dysfunction. Building upon foundational dry needling knowledge and skills, the course emphasizes safe and effective application of advanced dry needling techniques to the muscles, ligaments, and joint- related structures of the LPH region. Participants will learn evidence-informed treatment strategies for common orthopedic and sports medicine conditions including groin pain, sacroiliac dysfunction, hip pathology, lumbar pain syndromes, coccygeal pain, and movement impairments frequently observed in athletic and general orthopedic populations. Instruction includes discussion of treatment indications, contraindications, clinical decision-making, safety considerations, and integration of dry needling within a comprehensive rehabilitation framework. A significant portion of the course is dedicated to hands-on laboratory experiences designed to develop proficiency in palpation, needle placement, and treatment progression. Participants will learn sport-specific and orthopedic assessment strategies with an emphasis on multidirectional athletes and movement-based dysfunctions. Additional treatment approaches, including joint and soft tissue mobilization, corrective exercise prescription, motor control interventions, and patient education, are incorporated to create a comprehensive management approach. Upon completion, participants will be able to integrate advanced dry needling and multimodal rehabilitation strategies into clinical practice to enhance pain reduction, movement quality, functional performance, and patient outcomes across a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.