Description: Required for the Upper Quadrant DN Certification. A brief introduction to the history of dry needling, trigger points, and myofascial pain, the OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen Standards within the context of dry needling, and an introduction to relevant pain sciences. This course was previously known as OT/CHT DN.

Objectives: - Discuss three basic principles of applied pain sciences as they relate to treating patients with musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. - Demonstrate proper identification of 25 muscles of the body by surface anatomy and function. - Demonstrate proper identification of the three key features of a trigger point. - Perform four specific muscle and region-specific manual therapy treatments to inactivate myofascial trigger points. - Compare and contrast three basic principles of dry needling and trigger point injections - Name three key features of central sensitization - Discuss at least four different forms of muscle overload that can lead to the formation of trigger points

Status: Active

Activity Difficulty Level: Essential

Domains:

• Assessment
• Evaluation and Diagnosis
• Risk Reduction
• Wellness and Health Literacy
• Therapeutic Intervention

Dual Credentials and JA: Chiropractors, Nursing Professionals, Occupational Therapy Professionals, Physical Therapy Professionals, Physician Assistants, Physicians

Cost: $0.00

CEUs: 2.5