DN1- Foundations to Dry Needling

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  • Author: Mickey Shah, PT, D.Sc
  • Level: Beginner
  • Live Course Date:
    September 16-17th, 2023
  • Online Pre-course
  • Credit: 16 CEU hours
Course overview
Join us on September 16-17th, 2023 for the first installment of our three part Dry Needling program.

This Foundational Dry Needling (DN) course will introduce the skill of insertion of fine filament needles in the management of musculoskeletal disorders.

DN1 involves application of dry needling techniques various regions throughout the body with the intent to build confidence so you can offer this to your patients immediately.

Regions taught in the introductory level involves region in the cervical and lumbar spine, upper and lower extremity. A strong emphasis will be placed on screening patient candidates, safety and precautions. Proposed
mechanisms of DN will be presented along with a classification system to guide your decision making.

Finally, we will review state and federal regulations and dry needling continuing education.

Course: Hybrid
Cost: $625
Students: $200 (will require discount code)
Audience: PTs and PTAs (Illinois ONLY)
Level – Beginner
Live Course Location - Homer Glen, IL


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CEU Certification included

Lesson series

What's included?


  • Theoretical Models
  • Hands on DN practice and skills checks
  • Introductory level techniques throughout the entire body
  • DN Patient Safety and Red Flag discussion
  • DN Clinical Reasoning
  • Online – Pre and Post course materials
  • 2-day Live course with pre-course require reading (16 hrs.)
Meet the instructor

Mickey Shah

More details coming soon!
Patrick Jones - Course author
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