Course Description:

This two-day, lower quarter focused course will provide both didactic and practical instruction in the utilization of dry needling as an intervention in the management of common neuromusculoskeletal conditions experienced within sport and physical performance. Direct instruction in safety considerations including indications & contraindications, dry needling psychomotor development, and education for clinical-based application will be presented. A review of the contemporary evidence-informed literature supporting the use of dry needling in clinical practice will also be presented. This is a private in-house course commissioned by the Detroit Lions for the education, training and continued professional development of their medical, physical therapy and rehabilitation team.