Structure and Function:Dry Needling

Canceled-May be rescheduled at a later date

Friday-Sunday, April 21-23, 2017

Friday and Saturday, Program time 8:00am-6:00pm, Sunday, Program time 8:00am-5:00pm

Course Description:

In this 25-hour lab-based course, the clinician will learn a diagnosis-focused approach to dry needling. 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 orthopedic and sport rehabilitation. 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 cupping and intramuscular electrical stimulation will also be discussed, demonstrated and practiced in class.

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Course Objectives

The incorporation of those specific three soft tissue techniques enables:

Adhere to safe needling techniques, including universal precautions and bloodborne pathogen education per the CDC and/or OSHA.
Integrate surface anatomy palpation and layered anatomy application for safety considerations when inserting a dry needle into a patient.
List the contraindications and precautions for dry needling, intramuscular electrical stimulation and cupping application.
Master application of dry needling techniques for common orthopedic pathologies and sport related dysfunctions.
Master application of intramuscular electrical stimulation for the common orthopedic pathologies and sport related dysfunctions.
Master application of three different cupping techniques based on desired physiological or clinical outcome

Instructor: Sue Falsone, PT, MS, SCS, ATC, CSCS, COMT, RYT

Audience:

This course is appropriate for PTs, Athletic Trainers, Chiropractors, MDs and DOs,RNs and Nurse Practitioners, and Acupuncturists

Continuing Education:

NJBTE: An application has been made to the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 25 Continuing Education Credits

Registration:

Course Tuition $1295

Location:

Stockton University F-103

101 Vera King Farris Drive

Galloway, NJ 08205