Dry Needling
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407 Ratings , 69 Reviews
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Highlights
- Learn the potential benefits/mechanisms of effectiveness
- Non-pharmacological treatment options to reduce pain, enhance exercise capacity, and allow more active daily function.
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Often, patients and referring providers are asking clinics if they offer dry needling. Providers and patients are looking for non-pharmacological ways to reduce pain and enhance function. In many cases therapists want to offer it but needmore education before spending hours and money on additional training. This course will give you an overview of dry needling, weigh the potential benefits/mechanisms of effectiveness, and help you decide if its right for your practice.
Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants
Highlights
- Learn the potential benefits/mechanisms of effectiveness
- Non-pharmacological treatment options to reduce pain, enhance exercise capacity, and allow more active daily function.
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2/5
Nancy (TX) on Jul 18, 2026
it was hard to hear the presenter. the voice volume was very low and it did not keep my interest very well.
4/5
Christy (GA) on Jul 08, 2026
the presenter started off the podcast trailing off and very hard to hear. he became easier to hear halfway through the podcast.
1/5
Timarie (AZ) on Apr 07, 2026
he discussed acupuncture as mystical! he was all pro for pt and all con for acupuncturists. handouts were poor and insufficient.
5/5
Kathleen (NJ) on Mar 26, 2026
the speaker was very knowledgeable about the material presented and presented it in a way that was easy to understand
4/5
Linda (NM) on Mar 16, 2026
why are pta's unable to provide this treatment.
5/5
Claire (LA) on Feb 04, 2026
great information!
5/5
Diane (NJ) on Jan 27, 2026
my favorite summit instructor!
4/5
Amy (OH) on Jan 25, 2026
audio is very quiet, and instructor was very soft spoke for the first 10-15 min.
5/5
Elaine (TX) on Jan 15, 2026
casual tone for intro lesson
4/5
Linda Lee Luffman (OH) on Jan 10, 2026
very interesting. i feel i have a much better idea of what dry needling is ans isn't. i feel much more comfortable now whether or not i decide to pursue this type of training as my scope as a pt in ohio. i learned a lot of things i did not know before this course.
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