OT Dry Needling 2

Description

The Dry Needling for OTs 2 (OTDN-2) course features several lectures about the scientific basis and etiology of myofascial pain and peripheral and central sensitization. This course will include many muscles commonly addressed in clinical practice, such as the cervical spine, craniomandibular, paraspinal, quadratus lumborum, and even the longus colli muscles. Students will review the anatomy, function and dry needling techniques for each muscle.

Pre-Course videos will be provided after registration. If you prefer to review the presentations in a live webinar, you can register for the DN-2 Webinar.

Course Objectives

- Demonstrate three different dry needling approaches for the lateral pterygoid muscle

- Name at least four anatomical structures to avoid when needling the scalene muscles

- Demonstrate two different dry needling approaches for the zygomaticus muscles

- Discuss three indications for dry needling of the longus colli muscle

Course Schedule

Note: The actual times may vary with each program at the discretion of the instructors. Refreshments are provided; meals are on your own.

Day 1

07:00 - 07:30   Registration*
07:30 - 07:45   Pre-course quiz
07:45 - 08:45   The scientific basis of MPS
08:45 - 10:30   Posterior cervical spine
10:30 - 10:45   Q & A
10:45 - 11:45   Suboccipital muscles
11:45 - 12:30   Thoracic Multifidi and Erector Spinae
12:30 - 13:30   Lunch
13:30 - 14:30   Quadratus Lumborum
14:30 - 15:30   Anterior and Middle Scalenes
15:30 - 15:45   Q & A
15:45 - 16:45   Longus Colli
16:45 - 17:30   Etiology of MPS (lecture)
17:30 - 18:00   Review

Day 2

07:00 - 07:30   Registration/Continental Breakfast
07:30 - 08:30   Peripheral and Central Sensitization
08:30 - 10:30   Craniomandibular muscles
10:30 - 10:45   Q & A
10:45 - 12:00   Craniofacial muscles
12:00 - 13:00   Lunch
13:00 - 14:00   Levator Scapulae
14:00 - 15:30   Review Theory
15:30 - 15:45   Q & A
15:45 - 18:00   Review Muscles

Day 3

07:30 - 08:00   Registration/Continental Breakfast
08:00 - 10:30   Theoretical Examination
10:30 - 11:00   Q & A
11:00 - 15:00   Practical Examination

* Due to Covid-19 measures, breakfast will not be provided

**In addition, students will have 5 hours of home study modules to review prior to each course.  Once registered, Myopain will send a link containing the home study modules.  The home study can also be completed via a live webinar.  Additional charges apply. 

Prerequisites

Required Textbook

Trigger Point Dry Needling: An Evidence and Clinical-Based Approach, 2nd Edition By Jan Dommerholt and Fernández-de-las-Peñas. To purchase contact: Mahan@myopain4u.com or you can purchase it through your preferred book seller.

 

Required Reading

Chapters 2, 3, and 4, Sections of chapters 7-12 describing the muscles included in the DN-2 course.

Who Should Attend

Occupational Therapists

Occupational Therapy Assistants are not eligible to attend this course.