Level 2: Advanced Dry Needling Workshop
Details
Presenter:
Dr Peter Selvaratnam, Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, FACP, Associate Clinical Professor
ADVANCED DRY NEEDLING WORKSHOP: HEADACHE,TMD,SHOULDER AND UPPER QUARTER and LOW BACK AND LOWER QUARTERThis course is designed for physiotherapists to assess and treat Headache, TMD, Shoulder and upper Quarter conditions and low back and lower quarter conditions. The seminar will include case vignettes and the application of dry needling to a variety of conditions following the principles of myofascial trigger points, neural pathways, dermatomal and myotomal concepts,and the application of electrostimulation and Press needles.
The following are areas that will be covered in the workshop:
Level 2-Advanced dry needling course- Headache, TMD, Shoulder and upper quarter
| Cervical SCM Sub-occipital C2/C3 periosteal simulation Scalenus anterior Levator scapulae muscle belly and insertion Nerve root irritation C5, C6 |
Orofacial Digastric Temporalis Masseter Lateral pterygoid Occipito-frontalis Needling in the vicinity of the greater occipital nerve Bell’s palsy |
| Thoracic Rib line Rhomboid insertion |
Shoulder Supraspinatus tendon and muscle Pectoral muscle Coracoid process Greater tuberosity Biceps tendon |
| Elbow Common extensor origin periosteal stimulation Common flexor origin stimulation |
Wrist and Hand De Quervain’s tenosynovitis Carpal tunnel Trigger finger Finger joint needling |
Level 2-Advanced dry needling course- Lumbar spine and lower quarter
| Lumbar Lumbar- L3/4/5 paravertebral region Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) Quadratus Lumborum muscle belly and iliac crest Piriformis plus stimulation techniques around glutei L3 Nerve root irritation |
Hip Trochanteric bursitis-gluteus medius tendinopathy Ischial tuberosity -hamstring insertion enthesopathy Osteitis pubis Adductor tubercle |
| Knee Periosteal joint line stimulation Medial collateral ligament, lateral collateral ligament Patella tendon / quadriceps tendon Deep lateral retinaculum Fat pad Osgood Schlatter’s management Distal hamstring tendinopathy Iliotibial band stimulation with active movement |
Foot Plantar fascia Morton's neuroma Tendoachilles and calf Shin splints anterior and posterior compartment, Tibialis posterior tendinopathy |
Dates: Dates to be advised
- (Saturday): Headache, Orofacial, Shoulder and Upper Quarter Conditions
- (Sunday ): Lower Back and Lower Quarter Conditions
Times: 8.30 am -4.30 pm (both days)
Registration: (Lunch, morning and afternoon teas provided)
Early bird
- 1 Day only $299 inc GST
- 2 Days only $495 inc GST
After early bird
- 1 Day only $385 inc GST
- 2 Days only $660 inc GST
Venue:
The Austin Hospital, Department of Physiotherapy, Austin Tower, 145 Studley Road, Heidelberg 3084 (opposite Heidelberg Station). View Google location map here.Pre-Requisites:
- APA accredited level 1 dry needling course or overseas equivalent or completion of an introductory dry needling programme in Australia, UK or S. Africa
- If your answer is No to any of the two following questions, please do not register and email natalie@backtolife.com.au to allow us to help you assess your qualifications:
- Have you completed an Introductory dry needling/acupuncture seminar conducted by the APA/AMA/ADA in Australia or overseas?
- Do you have professional indemnity insurance to practice dry needling/acupuncture in Australia?
Enquiries: Contact Us | Phone: (03) 9866 8010 | Fax: (03)9866 5070
Payment:
When booking to attend, please check your email inbox for email from us to confirm payment process.
Continuing Physiotherapy Development(CPD):
The National Physiotherapy Board(AHPRA) requires all Physiotherapists to undertake 20 hours of continuing CPD. Each hour of the master class or workshop is considered one (1) hour of CPD.
Disclaimer:
Cancellation of 1 month or more before the date of the course will have the course fee refunded in full minus $100.00 handling fee. No refund or course transfers will be available after the course closing date and in the event of non-attendance. The workshop may be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Thank you for your interest in our course. Please contact us if you have any further queries.