#7425 RECORDED WEBINAR Introduction to Dry Needling

Course overview

This webinar is a beginner tutorial and definition with demonstration of the modality of dry needling, effect, causation, mechanism of action, safety, adverse effects and ways it can complement other treatments in rehab. The information will include an overview of trigger point dry needling based on the anatomy and physiology of the MSK system and will summarize the local effects on soft tissue dysfunction, inflammation, circulation and use in remodeling healing phase. Also, we will compare the coupling of vacuum cupping, IASTM and palpation/selection of trigger points in various orthopaedic and musculoskeletal common conditions on a joint by joint analysis for best results. The course will include a demonstration of superficial, deep and symptomatic dry needling and how it can be integrated with other forms of manual therapy. (Intermediate level)