Master Dry Needling Level-1

Course overview

This course is a three day introductory course to utilize DN in clinical practice and is open to Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, Athletic Trainers. It will begin with a history of dry needling and its contrast and comparison to acupuncture. This course IS NOT an acupuncture course. We will review relevant regional and three-dimensional anatomy as well as pathophysiology of common disorders as the weekend progresses. It will cover the use of DN techniques in trigger points, myofascial pain syndromes and its use in musculoskeletal injuries and disorders. Also included will be musculotendinous, tenoperiosteal and ligamentous applications. An introduction to Total Motion Release, founded by Tom Dalonzo-Baker, PT, will be included as time permits. Safety and the proper handling of potential blood borne pathogens associated with DN applications will be emphasized. The course is designed to place heavy emphasis on practical, hands-on practice. Participants will review clinical anatomy and practice DN treatment of each tissue and region covered throughout the course. The art of needle palpation will be covered. This includes identifying different subdermal tissues as the tip of the needle advances into the body including normal and abnormal muscle tissue, scar tissue, ligaments, tendons, musculotendinous junction, adipose and periosteum.