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Dry Needling/Medical Acupuncture Course (Level 2)
15th & 16th June 2024

Duration:  2-Day Course 

Skill level: Intermediate/Advanced  14 CPD hours
Tutor:  Dr. Jon Marshall B.App Sci (Comp Med), M.Osteo. M.App Sci (Acupuncture), M.Strength&Conditioning, Manual Medicine Australia

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Who this course is for:

  • Participants who have completed IMM Dry Needling/Medical Acupuncture Course Level 1.  If you have done a previous DN course and are now looking to increase your skills, then this is the course for you!

  • Clinical Massage/Sports Massage Therapists

  • Sports Therapists

  • Chiropractors/Students of Chiropractic 

  • Kinesiologists/Students of Kinesiology 

  • Physiotherapists/Students of Physiotherapy

  • Podiatrists/Students of Podiatry

  • Osteopaths/Students of Osteopathy

If your profession is not listed here, please contact us to discuss.

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Content Delivery Method

Students are presented with the theory, procedure and application of two main components: Advanced Myofascial dry needling and the application of electrotherapy. 

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For the dry needling component, topics covered are review of key concepts from online learning level 1 including safe needling practice, different types of points, point location, needling technique and application, indications and contraindications of needling treatment.


The Electro-therapy component consists of introduction to the theory, procedure, application, indications and contraindications of electrotherapy treatment.

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The course material is delivered by a 112-page manual and accompanied with lectures, demonstrations and student handouts. 

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COURSE OUTLINE - DAY 1

Theory component

  • Review basic concepts covered in Online Learning Level 1 and question time

  • Safety guidelines for needling

  • Introduction to Electrotherapy

  • Treatment protocols for TMJ, cervical, head and facial needling

  • Treatment protocols for anterior chest, sternum and ribs 

Practical component

  • Superficial Dry Needling Techniques

  • Needling techniques to massater, Ptreygoids, TMJ, temporalis, procureus and frontalis

  • Needling techniques for the cervical spine (Sub-Occipitals, cervical erector spinae, multifdus

  • Needling techniques for the anterior neck (SCM, scalenes)

  • Needling techniques for the anterior chest (pectoralis major/minor), anterior deltoid and the delto-pectoral groove, serratus anterior, sternalis, ribs)


COURSE OUTLINE - DAY 2

Prerequisite: Completion of Day 1 Theory component:

  • Treatment protocols for common clinical presentations for the upper limb and anterior chest

  • Treatment protocols for common clinical presentations for the neck, cervical spine, and headaches

  • Treatment protocols for common clinical presentations for the Thoracic spine, lumbar spine and abdominal region

  • Treatment protocols for common clinical presentations for hip and gluteal region

  • Treatment protocols for common clinical presentations for knee, ankle and foot pain

Practical component

  • Needling techniques for the above mentioned

  • Review of all areas covered in the series of case history

  • Participants will be able to apply techniques they have learnt on the course immediately in their clinical situations

By the end of the course you will have gained the following:

Knowledge

  • Understand the mechanism, procedure and application of myofascial dry needling and electrotherapy

  • Understand the importance of safety procedures

  • Understand the importance of infection control

  • Understand the skin penetration act

  • Identify indications and contraindications to needling and electrotherapy

  • Comprehend the different kinds of points and methods of selecting them

Skills

  • Identify and select a variety of point locations

  • Prepare the patient for needling including correct position and swabbing

  • Apply correct needling insertion and manipulation methods including insertion depth, angle, and retention time

  • Perform and understand the correct application and indications for electrotherapy

Notes:

  • During the practical class, participants are expected to administer and receive needling.

  • If you are pregnant and would like to discuss if you are able to attend, please contact us.

  • Participants are required to complete the 2-day workshop for attainment of CPD Certificate.

  • After completion of Integrated Manual Medicine Ltd (IMM) CPD courses.  Participants can get preferential rates for bespoke insurance cover with BGI.uk insurance for their Foyht Heath & Wellbeing sector.  Click here to complete the BGI Form

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