Myofascial Trigger Point
Needling Course

OVERVIEW

The National Qualification in Myofascial Triggerpoint Needling is an advanced certification course which offers you the opportunity to qualify and practice in the area of intramuscular trigger point stimulation, or trigger point dry needling as it is more commonly known.

This educational program will prepare clinicians to treat myofascial trigger points by dry needling. Participants will learn various dry needling techniques using solid acupuncture needles. This is a training programme with immediate clinical applicability upon completion.

CONTENT

Syllabus

The National Qualification in Myofascial Triggerpoint Needling includes the following elements:

• Introduction to invasive myofascial trigger point inactivation
• Complications of dry needling and injection
• Contra-indications to dry needling
• Dry needling of selected shoulder, arm and hand muscles
• Dry needling of selected head and neck muscles
• Dry needling of selected trunk, abdominal and low back muscles
• Dry needling of selected hip, leg and foot muscles
• Assessment

Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Review the functional muscle anatomy and myofascial trigger point referred pain patterns
• Demonstrate the anatomic and physiologic characteristics of the myofascial trigger point and identify it by palpation
• Discuss the indications and contra-indications to needling and injection therapy
• Discuss the possible complications of needling and injection therapy
• Discuss the pharmacology of the different drugs and biologicals used in injection therapy
• Diagnose and treat persons with myofascial pain syndrome using dry needling techniques

FEES

The cost of participation on the National Qualification in Myofascial Trigger Point Needling is €1,200.00 for both modules. Qualification may only be achieved by completing both modules.

Places may be reserved by payment of a non-refundable deposit of €400.00 with the balance of €800.00 due on or before the Friday immediately preceding the course start date.

ELIGIBILITY

Individuals wanting to participate on the National Qualification in Myofascial Trigger Point Needling programme must hold the National Qualification in Neuromuscular Physical Therapy or equivalent.

Individuals who do not hold the National Qualification in Neuromuscular Physical Therapy but who have a background in medicine, physiotherapy, osteopathy, acupuncture etc. may also be eligible. Please contact us on 01 8827777 to check.

Students are fully insured by the NTC while participating on this programme. Graduates must hold valid professional indemnity insurance in order to practice. All participants are expected to participate in the hands-on portion of the course.