The Pentamodal Method of Dry Needling
Who is this course for?
In this course, the student will explore the Pentamodal Method, which is the foundation of Structure & Function Education’s dry needling model. In accordance with S&F’s overall inclusive philosophy, the Pentamodal Method shows the learner how it all fits together.
Needling is about much more than “sticking needles in muscles”. Many structures are stimulated when we insert a filiform needle into the body, and we need to consider the local, segmental and systemic physiology every time we insert a needle into a patient.
In this course, Sue will explain how the Pentamodal Method takes into account treating not only the source of someone’s pain and dysfunction, but also the cause of that pain and dysfunction. The Pentamodal Method gives the clinician a systematic way to approach their needling treatment, taking into account local, segmental and systemic considerations.
As a therapist…
Are you trying to improve your needling application in your clinical practice? Are you looking for a systematic approach to needling your patient population? Are you looking to better understand how to use needling beyond “needling muscles”?
Understanding and applying the Pentamodal Method will help you make better clinical decisions about the application of needling, thus improving patient outcomes.
Are you dealing with patients who experience pain and movement dysfunction?
Are you struggling with managing how to effectively and systematically dose your needling intervention for maximal results?
It can be difficult to interpret the scientific literature and apply it to your clinical practice. There is a plethora of information and science surrounding the clinical utility of needling for musculo-skeletal issues (MSK) and non-MSK issues alike. How do you take this sea of information and apply it to your practice, giving you a systematic approach to needling? We’ve got you covered.
Do you want to learn ways to improve your results with dry needling?
- Understand a broader application for dry needling, beyond needling muscles
- Learn how to address both the source and cause of someone’s pain and dysfunction with dry needling
- Learn a comprehensive, systematic approach to dry needling for all types of patients
Learn about…
- Local, segmental, and systemic approaches to dry needling
- A systematic way to approach needling
- How to address both the source and cause of your patient’s problem with dry needling
- How needling directed toward fascia, peri-neural tissues, primary passive trigger points, local points and central spinal points can improve patient outcomes
This course is for you if you are you looking to…
Improve your understanding of a local approach to dry needling, Module 2 is for you.
Understand what Peri-neural needling is all about, Module 3 is for you.
Understand how dry needling affects fascia, Module 4 is for you.
Discover what Primary Passive Trigger Points are, and how addressing them can help your patient, Module 5 is for you.
Improve your knowledge on why we needle the spinal region for peripheral issues, Module 6 is for you.
Your instructor Sue will discuss…
- Structure & Function Education’s proprietary Pentamodal Method approach to dry needling
- How we can address both cause and source of a patient’s dysfunction with dry needling
- How local, segmental, and systemic physiology is applied in the Pentamodal Method
- How, in addition to local structures, we can direct our needling to fascia, primary passive trigger points, peri-neural tissues and centrally at the spine, in order to improve patient outcomes
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Are there Continuing Education Units (CEU)?
Athletic Trainers:
Structure and Function Education (BOC AP# P10069) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is approved for a maximum of 3.75 Category A CEU credits. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
Physical Therapists:
Structure & Function Education is an Approved Provider of Continuing Competence Activities through the North Carolina Physical Therapy Association (Provider ID: 20-0625-018, valid 06/25/2020 – 06/25/2021). This course is approved for 3.75 CEUs.
Chiropractors:
Structure and Function Education is a PACE Recognized Provider. This course is designated for 3.75 Continuing Education Units.
PACE is a division of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, and serves Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and Wyoming
Full Course description
What will you learn as a student in this Course?
- Structure & Function Education’s Pentamodal Method to Dry Needling
- Local approaches for local issues
- Local physiological and biomechanical effects are discussed
- Peri-neural needling
- What is it and how can it be done safely?
- How stimulating peri-neural tissues can improve patient outcomes
- How we use concepts of neuro-physiology to direct our needling treatments
- Fascial needling
- What is it and how does it relate to dry needling?
- How the Stecco Method of Fascial Manipulation relates to the Pentamodal Method
- Central stimulation
- How needling near the spine can improve more peripheral issues
- Primary Passive Trigger Points
- What are they and how can they impact your needling practice?
- How a systematic approach to dry needling can improve patient outcomes
What’s included in this course?
- 7 lessons including, 90 minutes of video
- A complete downloadable transcript for you to follow along.
- 8 article readings
- Course completion quiz
Reading materials
All reading materials are downloaded through PubMed free PMC.
- Bianco G. Fascial neuromodulation: an emerging concept linking acupuncture, fasciology, osteopathy and neuroscience. Eur J Transl Myol. 2019;29(3):8331. Published 2019 Aug 27. doi:10.4081/ejtm.2019.8331
- Dunning J, Butts R, Young I, et al. Periosteal Electrical Dry Needling as an Adjunct to Exercise and Manual Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial. Clin J Pain. 2018;34(12):1149-1158. doi:10.1097/AJP.0000000000000634
- Langevin HM, Yandow JA. Relationship of acupuncture points and meridians to connective tissue planes. Anat Rec. 2002;269(6):257-265. doi:10.1002/ar.10185
- Langevin HM, Churchill DL, Fox JR, Badger GJ, Garra BS, Krag MH. Biomechanical response to acupuncture needling in humans. J Appl Physiol (1985). 2001;91(6):2471-2478. doi:10.1152/jappl.2001.91.6.2471
- Li A, Lao L, Wang Y, et al. Electroacupuncture activates corticotrophin-releasing hormone-containing neurons in the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalammus to alleviate edema in a rat model of inflammation. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2008;8:20. Published 2008 May 12. doi:10.1186/1472-6882-8-20
- Oka H, Matsudaira K, Takano Y, et al. A comparative study of three conservative treatments in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis: lumbar spinal stenosis with acupuncture and physical therapy study (LAP study). BMC Complement Altern Med. 2018;18(1):19. Published 2018 Jan 19. doi:10.1186/s12906-018-2087-y
- Perreault T, Dunning J, Butts R. The local twitch response during trigger point dry needling: Is it necessary for successful outcomes?. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2017;21(4):940-947. doi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2017.03.008
- Uchida C, Waki H, Minakawa Y, et al. Effects of Acupuncture Sensations on Transient Heart Rate Reduction and Autonomic Nervous System Function During Acupuncture Stimulation. Med Acupunct. 2019;31(3):176-184. doi:10.1089/acu.2019.1350
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Meet Your Instructor(s)
Sue Falsone PT, MS, SCS, ATC, CSCS, COMT, RYT®, SFDN
Born in Buffalo, NY, Sue received a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from Daemen College in Amherst, New York. She continued her education by earning a master’s degree in human movement science, with a concentration in sports medicine, from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Sue is the founder of Structure & Function Education, an education company dedicated to educating health care professionals and author of Bridge the Gap from Rehab to Performance. She holds the distinction of being the first female head athletic trainer in any of the four major sports in the United States (MLB, NFL, NHL, NBA).
Sue is a speaker and has presented at state, national and international level conferences. She’s a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy (SCS), a certified athletic trainer (ATC), certified orthopedic manual therapist for the spine (COMT), a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association and a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT- 200) through Yoga Alliance.
Sue worked at Athletes’ Performance, the Los Angeles Dodgers, the US Soccer’s Men’s National Team and has a private practice for professional players. She was also named a Distinguished Alumni at Daemen College and has been inducted into her high school’s Athletic Hall of Fame (Kenmore West).
Pricing Information
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$19.99 Monthly- Total cost $240 per year.
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- Access to class discussions.
- Access to the subscriber only community.
- Live Q&A sessions with Sue, Brian and other S&F Education instructors.
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- Yearly membership.
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- Access to all online classes!
- Access to class discussions.
- Access to the subscriber only community.
- Live Q&A sessions with Sue, Brian and other S&F Education instructors.
Satisfaction Guarantee
If you aren’t satisfied with the course within the first 30 days after your first payment but before you have taken the final exam, you can get a refund. We’ll cancel the course immediately upon your refund request and issue the refund to your credit card though our processor Stripe.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the course delivered?
The course is a series of video lectures and readings. The student is allowed to proceed at their own pace. The is an exam at then end that the student needs to pass.
How soon can I use the techniques learned in my practice?
You can use it immediately after passing the exam.
How long do I have access to the course?
One time purchases of the course will have full access to the course for 12 months starting on the date of purchase. Membership Subscribers have access until the end of the current subscription period.
P.S
If you want to improve your clinical outcomes when using dry needling, then this course is for you.
Learn about the Pentamodal Method of Dry Needling
Needling is about much more than “sticking needles in muscles”. Explore the Pentamodal Method, a foundation of Structure & Function Education’s dry needling model. The Pentamodal Method shows the learner how it all fits together.
Course Provider: Organization
Course Provider Name: Structure & Function Education
Course Provider URL: https://structureandfunction.net/online-courses/the-pentamodal-method-of-dry-needling/
Course Mode: Online
Course Workload: PT3H45M
Duration: PT3H45M
Repeat Count: 1
Repeat Frequency: Daily
Course Type: Paid
Course Currency: USD
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