Learn advanced applications of trigger point dry needling for the treatment of nerve entrapments, pain and neuropathy through the lens of neurophysiology.
This course will prepare chiropractors to practice Trigger Point Needling (TrPtDN) for Neuromusculoskeletal conditions. A variety of TrPtDN techniques will be taught in the 25 hours, enabling the practitioner to diagnose and safely treat NMS conditions with confidence.
Pre-requisite learning: In order to enroll in this program, the attendee must have successfully completed at least 25hrs of Dry Needling coursework that includes a completed Certification in Clean Needle Technique and in-person attendance and hands-on demonstration.
Student attendance is welcome to students that are in their final year of school and who have successfully completed at least 25hrs of Dry Needling coursework that includes a completed Certification in Clean Needle Technique and in-person attendance and hands-on demonstration.
Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this program, the attendee will be able to:
· Understand the Indications, Contraindications and Complications for Dry Needling
· Perform safe and precise needling of the anatomical structures following standardized safety procedures including the clean needling technique, the safe insertion protocols along with the safe needle removal and disposal, and blood management protocols.
· Develop an understanding of the different theories and methods of Trigger Point Needling.
· Demonstrate and understand proper Trigger Point Needling Techniques of neuromuscular points.
· Understand the mechanism of neural analgesia from Dry Needling.
· Understand the role of Inflammation & Edema in the treatment of Pain
· Review Treatment Protocols for various NMS Disorders
· Understand various treatment protocols for treating Neuromusculoskeletal conditions, including Peripheral Nerve Entrapment Syndromes.
· Review of Case Studies
· Understand how movement dysfunction is related to Dry Needling and rehabilitative stretching.
Register Online (student discounted tickets and tuition payment plans are available)
Course Hours are: 4pm – 8pm on Friday, 8am – 8pm on Saturday and 8am – 5pm on Sunday
CE Approvals:
This course is accredited for up to 25 CE hours of continuing education for Chiropractors through the Department of Postgraduate and Continuing Education at Texas Chiropractic College.
Texas Chiropractic College is an approved provider of Continuing Education through the PACE program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards. PACE approved courses are accepted in the following states: AK, ID, IN, IA, KS, MA, ME, MD, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OR, SC, SD, TN, UT, VA, VT, WY, Puerto Rico and Nova Scotia.
CE approval in the following states is approved through Texas Chiropractic College’s standing as a CCE-accredited institution: CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, ID, IL, MS, RI and WA.
Additional CE approvals have been applied for in the following states:
Texas – currently pending approval
Any inquiries regarding CE credit and approvals can be directed to TCC at postgrad@txchiro.edu.
CE Credit hours are accrued according to the rules and regulations of each state board and in accordance with each board’s specific attendance verification guidelines and allowances (for in-person, live virtual and online/asynchronous course offerings where approved). All time spent during breaks is subtracted from the total number of CE hours. CE Certificates are issued as a PDF attachment by way of an email from postgrad@txchiro.edu and are sent to the email address the course host provides TCC on the final attendance roster. It is the responsibility of each course attendee to confirm the email address to receive certificates with the course host to insure receipt of certificate.
It is also the responsibility of each provider to review the guidelines regarding continuing education requirements for license renewal in any states of licensure.