Foundations in Dry Needling for Upper Extremity Orthopedic Rehab
Course Description:
In this 25-hour lab-based course, the clinician will learn a diagnosis-focused approach to dry needling the upper extremity. 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 the upper extremity. Common pathologies encountered in an outpatient setting will be discussed. 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 of intramuscular electrical stimulation will also be discussed, demonstrated and practiced in class.
**Attendance Policy – Prior to registering for the course, make sure you are able to attend the entire weekend. Exceptions to this rule will not be allowed. For more details, please see the cancellation and attendance policy.
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 upper extremity pathologies given a specific case study.
Master application of intramuscular electrical stimulation for the common upper extremity pathologies given a specific case study.
Given a specific case study, correctly integrate dry needling and intramuscular electrical stimulation into the overall treatment program.
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Dry needling: a lit review with implications for clinical practice. James Dunning
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Dry Needling vs. Acupuncture: The Ongoing Debate. Kehua Zhou
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Skirven, T. et al. Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity. 6th Edition. Elsevier Science Health Science Div; 2011.
All supplies necessary for the course will be provided with the following exceptions:
See the required course supply list below for details.
Please bring a portable electrical stimulation unit, alligator clips, cupping set and anatomy reference with you to the course
Extras are available for use, but supplies are limited and may not be available for your immediate use. Therefore, it is recommended you bring these items with you
If you have a latex allergy, it is recommended for you to bring your own gloves for use during lab. A latex free option is available for use, but supplies are limited based on the number of people with an allergy. Therefore, it is recommended to bring a box of latex free gloves with you for use.
Course Supplies Requirements:
An anatomy reference
Human Anatomy Atlas for iPad/ iPhone/ Android- $24.99 App Store
YOU WILL BE GIVEN A CODE FOR A FREE ONE-YEAR DOWNLOAD AFTER YOU REGISTER FOR CLASS
This code will be emailed to you 7-10 days prior to the course you are registered for
The following are recommended but not required:
Trail Guide to the Body 5th Edition. $49 Amazon.com
Palpation Techniques: Surface Anatomy for Physical Therapists- $85.95 Amazon.com
Portable TENS Unit. The following is recommended. Links open in a new window.
Methodist Sports Medicine
201 Pennsylvania Parkway Suite 100, Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN on April 23, 2021 you can learn Dry Needling for Upper Extremity Orthopedic Rehab. This is a 25-hour lab-based course that teaches a diagnosis-focused approach to dry needling […]
Please note, all in-person course dates are currently subject to change, due to the fluid nature of our environment. We would caution against purchasing any non-refundable travel for any in-person course until the situation has stabilized. Please know that we will be monitoring the COVID-19 situation very closely and will make the best decisions possible for our student’s health and public safety.