
4.6/5
571 Ratings , 13 Reviews
Myofascial Trigger Points and the Indication for Dry Needling
Price:$99.99
This course will review the history of dry needling, the causes of myofascial trigger points (TrP) and highlight some common referral patterns that mimic other musculoskeletal disorders. Special tests to differentially diagnose a patient's pain generator will be reviewed. The course will NOT discuss dry needling techniques.
Dry Needling is a popular treatment tool for physical andoccupational therapists. But like any tool in our toolbox, knowing when to use it is what makes dry needling a successful treatment. As more therapists are being trained in dry needling and more patients request dry needling, a therapist must have the skills to identify when dry needling willbe effective. Referred pain from myofascial trigger points can mimic other musculoskeletal disorders such as cervical radiculopathy, sciatica, lateral epicondylitis and plantar fasciitis. This course will highlight the subjective information to ask of patients as well as review special tests to improve the differential diagnosis skills of the participants.
Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Athletic Trainers
4/5
Tracey (NY) on Apr 02, 2025
there could have been more information about dry needling in the 2 hour time period.
5/5
Caroline (TN) on Apr 02, 2025
very good presentation and informative
5/5
Charla (TN) on Apr 02, 2025
very informative!
4/5
Dana (MI) on Apr 02, 2025
the sound kept going in\/out
5/5
Jade (AR) on Apr 02, 2025
i loved this course and really liked the way the instructor presented the material.
4/5
Emily (FL) on Apr 02, 2025
quick response to technical question.
5/5
Mercel (TN) on Apr 02, 2025
very informative topic
5/5
Casey (CA) on Apr 02, 2025
i signed up for this course to get a general overview about trigger points and some background info on dry needling. she did an excellent job on this. i am however dissapointed that those of us in california do not get ceu. even thougth our state does not allow dry needling as of yet it is important for clinicians students and other healthcare providers to have an understanding. i will primarily use myofascial release, manual skills, cupping, or other instrument assisted techniqiues as well as refer to anaccupuncutirist, it is still important to teach basic information and have the ability to digest the evidence\/research. it is supported by the apta and can be on the board exams. it is my respinsibilty to know hte laws and not practice it but we should receive credit for continuing education. i hope summit reconsiders this. other companies even host in person dry needling courses in the state of california.
5/5
Lisa (MI) on Apr 02, 2025
very knowledgeable presenter.
5/5
Ernest (TN) on Apr 02, 2025
great information presented in easy to understand format
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