Dry Needling

An intensive, comprehensive Dry Needling Course which has been honed over 15 years to cover all areas of the body.

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Course Outline

Neurophysiology of needling.

Pain and sensitization. Thorough review of contraindications and safety aspects and relevant anatomy.

  • Practical

  • Shoulder and neck

  • Elbow

  • Wrist & Hand

  • Spinal points and Psoas

  • Foot and ankle

  • Knee

  • Hip and pelvis

  • TMJ

  • Electroacupucture included in practical sessions

Very comprehensive note pack supplied with research papers, detailed book content.

About the Course

Learn and be trained by an expert tutor and educational professional who has provided Dry Needling Training since 2005. I have run my own practice for over 25 years and have specialised in Dry Needling Training since 2005.

An intensive, comprehensive Dry Needling Course which has been honed over 15 years to cover all areas of the body. The course content allows you to treat a whole range of issues additional to trigger points – Electrotherapy and Tendinopathy is incorporated. I utilise up to date neurophysiological ideas and modern focus on and understanding of pain.

Immediately acquire a new modality of treatment which can be immediately used and implemented to effectively aid in improving a wide range of problems for your patients. It is not necessary to bring any equipment or materials for the weekend – all needles and materials will be provided. There is also a comprehensive notes pack with background and additional reading material provided.

Cost for the intensive 3 day course is €475.

Course recognised by most major insurers. Numbers are strictly limited to allow for the necessary clinical attention and practical support and meet CPD requirements.

  • Flexible, expert advice when you need it. Book hourly support across a range of topics—from planning to problem-solving. This focused consultation will help clarify your goals, map out next steps, and identify opportunities for growth.

  • Flexible, expert advice when you need it. Book hourly support across a range of topics—from planning to problem-solving. This focused consultation will help clarify your goals, map out next steps, and identify opportunities for growth.

  • Flexible, expert advice when you need it. Book hourly support across a range of topics—from planning to problem-solving. This focused consultation will help clarify your goals, map out next steps, and identify opportunities for growth.

  • Flexible, expert advice when you need it. Book hourly support across a range of topics—from planning to problem-solving. This focused consultation will help clarify your goals, map out next steps, and identify opportunities for growth.

Purpose

To introduce the therapist to the theoretical and practical skills required to apply needling in a safe and effective manner. General aims… course introduces student to:

  • The neurophysiology of dry needling

  • The up to date physiology of pain pathways

  • Safety and contraindications

  • Technique and application of needling to major joints and treatment protocols

Specific learning outcomes

You Will:

  • Be confident that you have received the highest degree of safety instruction

  • Be aware of the contraindications and dangers of dry needling, and be very clear on what areas to avoid

  • Be able to immediately utilise your new skills

  • Understand the mechanics of how dry needling is effective

  • Understand the basics of chronic pain and the ways in which pain pathways become sensitised and how nerve pain can be treated

  • Understand how the endocrine and immune systems have roles in pain modulation

  • Understand the up to date evidence base around needling for chronic pain and inflammatory conditions

  • Be aware of and apply current best practice treatment for tendinopathies

  • Have a practical technique for each joint and muscles acting on that joint

  • Able to use electro needling safely and effectively

  • Understand the neurological pathways that dry needling affects

  • Revision of trigger point location and physiology

  • Be able to locate and needle anatomical points in the wrist, elbow, shoulder, ankle, knee, hip, neck and lower back

Acupuncture needles inserted into a person's back during treatment.

Assessment

Tutoring for theory elements and supervision of practical training. Careful emphasis on safety and patient care throughout the training.

Performance criteria

Certificate of attendance and specific supervision of point insertion.

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