Beginner's Guide to Dry Needling Trigger Points: Restoring Function Through Myofascial Release - Chiropractic Continuing Education Adjunctive/Modalities, 6 Hours

Approved for 6 Hours

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Course Outcome

≥93% of participants will develop a strong foundational knowledge of trigger point therapy dry needling, including clinical applications, safety protocols, and introductory techniques for major muscle groups.

Course Objectives

After completing this course, the participant will be able to:

• Define trigger points and explain their role in musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction.
• Accurately identify common trigger point locations through palpation and anatomical landmarks.
• Demonstrate basic dry needling techniques for major muscle groups with a focus on safety, precision, and clinical reasoning.
• Review and interpret the current evidence base supporting dry needling and myofascial trigger point therapy.
• Conduct thorough case histories and apply differential diagnosis principles to determine appropriate needling applications.
• Recognize contraindications and implement best practices for infection control and patient safety.

Who Should Enroll? 

• Chiropractors: Practitioners seeking to expand their scope of soft tissue treatment with trigger point dry needling techniques rooted in neuromusculoskeletal medicine.
• Physical Therapists and Physiotherapists: Clinicians aiming to integrate dry needling into evidence-informed musculoskeletal care for pain relief and functional restoration.
• Massage Therapists and Manual Therapy Practitioners (where permitted): Professionals looking to add clinical dry needling to their therapeutic repertoire and improve client outcomes.

Course Codes (if applicable): 

• Approved for: AK, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL (Pending), GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WY
• PACE/CE Broker: 1315259