Course Description
The Certificate in Dry Needling Advance is a 3-day intensive course focusing on theoretical and practical aspects of dry needling techniques. Designed for healthcare professionals, the course includes advanced needling techniques aimed at more complex musculoskeletal conditions.
Key Concepts Covered Include:
- Advanced myofascial and trigger point concepts
- Safety procedures and precautions
- Deep dry needling techniques
- Complications and contraindications
- Pain gate theory
Course Content
- Muscle contraction and trigger points
- Referred pain and reactor type
- Clean and safe needling techniques
- Dangers & contraindications
- Informed consent and needle stick injuries
- Deep Dry Needling Techniques for:
- Gluteus maximus, medius, and minimus
- Piriformis, tensor fascia lata, iliopsoas
- The lumbar spine; multifidus, quadratus lumborum, and the erector spinae
- Advanced needling for specific conditions like sciatic neuropathies, tendinopathies, and more
- Case studies
- Peer assessment
- Self-evaluation
- Practicum exam
- Types of props used in dry needling
- When to use props
- How to optimize props for safety
- Integrating props into advanced techniques