You will receive specific course level info beforehand to review, such as videos (7 hours), articles (2 hours); anatomy and referred pain patterns (1 hour).
Day 1 overview: start at 8.30 a.m. and finishes at 6.00 p.m.
Day 2 overview: start at 9.00 a.m. and finishes at 6.00 p.m.
Day 3 overview: start at 9.00 a.m. and finishes at 6.00 p.m.
This three-day course introduces dry needling as an intervention for treating a variety of diagnoses in the arm and leg. On the first day, Frank Timmermans will explain the concept of myofascial pain and its characteristic features based upon recent publications. He will also present a brief history of dry needling and explain its potential physiological effects. Assessment of the ‘myofascial pain’ patient will also be discussed. The afternoon will begin with an introduction of the practical aspects of dry needling. Topics to be reviewed in great detail include safety, a protocol with checklists, hygiene aspects, indications, (relative) contra-indications, adverse events, and complications. After a break, a presentation will show the muscles of the hip and the upper leg with an emphasis on myofascial pain, specific tests, and dry needling techniques, followed by an anatomy test. The first day ends with a demonstration of the dry needling protocol as a practical introduction to dry needling.
On the second day, dry needling techniques for the hip and upper leg muscles will be practiced in small groups under the direct supervision of an instructor. Before lunch, a presentation will show the muscles of the lower leg, ankle, and foot with an emphasis on myofascial pain, specific tests, and dry needling techniques, followed by an anatomy test. After lunch, these tests and techniques will be taught in a practical setting, again in small groups and with direct supervision. Later in the afternoon, a presentation will show the muscles of the shoulder girdle with an emphasis on myofascial pain, specific tests, and dry needling techniques, followed by an anatomy test. Next, these are practiced in small groups under direct supervision.
On the morning of the third day the shoulder and upper arm practical continues. Before lunch a presentation will show the muscles of the forearm, wrist, and hand with an emphasis on myofascial pain, specific tests, and dry needling techniques. After lunch these tests and techniques will be taught in a practical setting, again in small groups and with direct supervision. After the break the course will conclude with a full review of the course and a theoretical and practical exam.
*Note: Several articles and links will be emailed beforehand.
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