Course curriculum

  • 2

    1: Introduction

    • T&Cs Read & Agree

    • Dry Needling: Brief overview

    • Dry Needling Safety Overview

    • Dry Needling Safety Overview - Download

    • DN Adverse Events Study 2014 & 2020

    • Risk Stratification Table - WHO

    • Trigger Point Dry Needling - Textbook

    • Dry Needling Guidelines

    • Guidelines For Dry Needling Practice ISCP

    • References & Reading Material

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    2: Lung Anatomy

    • Lung Anatomy

    • Lung Anatomy: Practical implications

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    3: Pneumothorax

    • Pneumothorax: Definition & clinical features

    • Pneumothorax: Types

    • Pneumothorax: Incidence & treatment

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    4: Needling & Pneumothorax

    • Needling & Pneumothorax: Dry needling adverse event and case studies

    • Needling & Pneumothorax: Acupuncture studies

    • Needling & Pneumothorax: Summary & implications

    • Pneumothorax: What if?

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    5: Needling Technique

    • Technique: Introduction

    • Technique: Flat grip

    • Technique: Pincer grip

    • Technique: Pincer grip versus flat grip

    • Technique: Pincer versus flat grip implications

    • Technique: Needle length

    • Technique: Grip recommendations per muscle

    • Treatment Appendix: Palpation, technique, aftercare

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    6: Relevant Muscles

    • Muscles: Introduction

    • Posterior Neck: Trapezius, levator scapula, rhomboids

    • Rotator Cuff: Infraspinatus, teres minor, supraspinatus, subscapularis

    • Scapular Thoracic: Teres major, latissimus dorsi, serratus anterior

    • Anterior Neck: Scalene, sternocleidomastoid

    • Chest: Pectoralis major and minor

    • Thoracic Back: Erector spinae and multifidus

    • Bordering Muscles:

    • Appendix: Grip recommendations per muscle

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    7: Summary

    • Summary Slides

    • Summary Slides PDF

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    8: Test, Certificate & Final Words

    • Test Information

    • Introduction

    • Lung Anatomy

    • Pneumothorax

    • Dry Needling & Pneumothorax Risk

    • Acupuncture & Pneumothorax Risk

    • Technique

    • Muscle Specific

    • Final Words

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    Survey

    • Survey