Advanced Myofascial Trigger Point Needling Workshop

Course details

Participants must have completed a formal course specific to dry needling of myofascial trigger points such as the National Qualification in Myofascial Trigger Point Needling.

All participants are expected to participate in the hands-on portion of the workshop.

The practical session will include muscles that are often the culprits or major pain contributors to conditions such as;

• Headache
• Toothache
• TMJD
• Facet dysfunction
• Low back and pelvic pain
• Elbow/Shoulder pathologies
• Carpal and tarsal tunnel syndromes
• Knee, hip, plantar and pedal pain
• Compartment syndromes
• Pelvic floor pain.
• Workshop Contents

Theory

• Review NTC dry needling principles, standards and guidelines
• Discussion of advanced clinical applications and case studies
• Participant driven clinical discussion
• Current research review and discussion

Practical

• Review and critique of dry needling techniques
• Advanced skills specific to the following regions:
Sub-occipital, Pelvic, Facial muscles, Muscles of mastication, Para-spinal, Hands and Feet
• Demonstrations and further practical in response to group requests