Foundations in Dry Needling for Orthopedic Rehab and Sport Performance $0.00

Foundations in Dry Needling for Orthopedic Rehab and Sport Performance

Foundations in Dry Needling for Orthopedic Rehab and Sport Performance
Description

In this 25-hour lab-based course, the clinician will learn a diagnosis-focused approach to dry needling. The clinician will learn fundamental skills necessary for safe and proper needle insertion and removal, as well as effective strategies to manage commonly encountered pathologies in orthopedic and sport rehabilitation. Safety considerations are emphasized. Current science and research will be presented, along with a vast amount of clinical experience and pearls, allowing immediate application of dry needling into the clinicians’ professional practice. The use intramuscular electrical stimulation will also be discussed, demonstrated and practiced in class.



Course Locations:


December 13-15, 2019 | Chapel Hill, NC


January 10-12, 2020 | St. Paul, MN


January 17-19, 2020 | Tucson, AZ


January 24-26, 2020 | Granville, OH


February 7-9, 2020 | Chicago, IL


February 21-23, 2020 | Houston, TX


March 13-15, 2020 | St. Louis, MO


April 3-5, 2020 | Tempe, AZ


May 8-10, 2020 | Reno, NV


June 5-7, 2020 | Des Moines, IA



Course Objectives:


Upon Course completion, the clinician will:


● Adhere to safe needling techniques, including universal precautions and blood borne pathogen education per the CDC and/or OSHA given a specific case study.


● Integrate surface anatomy palpation and layered anatomy application for safety considerations when inserting a dry needle into a patient given a specific case study.


● List contraindications and precautions for dry needling and intramuscular electrical stimulation application.


● Master application of dry needling techniques for common orthopedic pathologies and sport related dysfunctions given a specific case study.


● Master application of intramuscular electrical stimulation for the common orthopedic pathologies and sport related dysfunctions given a specific case study.


● Given a specific case study, correctly integrate dry needling and intramuscular electrical stimulation into the overall treatment program.


● Pass a written and practical exam.



Prerequisites:


A professional education and license that allows you to perform dry needling as a healthcare professional



Required Readings and Course Supplies:


For course specific requirements, please see the course website



General Daily Schedule:


Friday: 8am-6pm

Saturday: 8am-6pm

Sunday: 8am-4pm


Website for additional information or to register:


https://structureandfunction.net/courses/browse/foundations-dry-needling/

Instructor names:


For course specific instructors, please see the course website.


Professionals who may take this course include:


● Physical Therapists

● Chiropractors

● Medical Doctors

● Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine

● Physician Assistants

● Registered Nurses

● Nurse Practitioners

● Acupuncturists