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.
On the first morning, there will be an evaluation of the practical parts as taught in the first course ‘Extremities’. Particular time will be spent discussing adverse events and how to prevent and handle these when they occur. Afterwards, a presentation will show the muscles of the lower back and adductors of the hip with an emphasis on myofascial pain, specific tests, and dry needling techniques, followed by an anatomy test. In the afternoon, these tests and techniques will be practiced in small groups under the direct supervision of an instructor for optimal safety and didactics.
On the morning of the second day, a presentation will show the erector spinae muscles with an emphasis on myofascial pain, specific spinal tests and dry needling techniques, followed by an anatomy test. For the rest of the morning these tests and techniques will be practised in small groups under the direct supervision of an instructor. After lunch, a presentation will show the muscles of the thorax with an emphasis on myofascial pain, specific tests and dry needling techniques, followed by an anatomy test. For the whole of the afternoon, these tests and techniques, as well as the ones from Day 1, will be practiced in small groups under the supervision of an instructor.
On the third day, a presentation will show the neck muscles with an emphasis on myofascial pain, specific tests, and dry needling techniques, followed by an anatomy test. For the rest of the morning, these tests and techniques will be practiced in small groups under the direct supervision of an instructor. This practical session of the neck will continue after lunch and, for the rest of the afternoon these tests and techniques, as well as the ones from day 1 and 2, will be practiced in small groups under the direct supervision of an instructor. The course concludes with a review and a theoretical and practical exam.
* Note: Several articles and links will be emailed beforehand.
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