Module 1

"3 days"

This three-day introductory course covers the foundations of dry needling, myofascial pain syndrome, trigger points and the clinical highlights of dry needling. It is a hands-on course. Participants practice dry needling of the Top 30 muscles under consistent supervision with each other.

Please note, recognition of dry needling depends on the country of practice, and it is the responsibility of each graduate to follow the local regulations.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, participants will ...

• understand the basic scientific backgrounds of the myofascial pain syndrome and of trigger points.

• be able to identify the Top 30 muscles by surface anatomy, palpation and function. They will also understand their clinical symptoms and perpetuating factors.

• be able to identify the features of trigger points by physical examination and apply this knowledge to the Top 30 muscles.

• understand the specific indications and contraindications of dry needling.

• have the ability to apply the safety rules for dry needling.

• be able to perform dry needling of the Top 30 muscles.

• understand the possible side effects and complications of dry needling and will be able to react appropriately.

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Module 2 & 3

"3 days"

Advanced Course Upper & Lower Body DN

During these days advanced course participants will learn the diagnosis, physical examination and dry needling of the most common muscles of the upper / lower half of the body.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, participants will ...

• be able to identify the most common muscles of the upper/lower extremities by surface anatomy, palpation and function and understand their clinical symptoms and perpetuating factors.

• be able to identify the features of the trigger points by physical examination and apply this knowledge to the most common muscles of the upper/lower extremities.

• be able to perform dry needling for the most common muscles of the upper/lower extremities.

• have updated their knowledge about research in the field of the myofascial pain syndrome and trigger points.

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