The Pentamodal Method of Dry Needling- 5.5 CEU's
This is a course that reviews the rationale behind Structure & Functions' dry needling philosophy. Sue presents evidence for each piece of the pentamodal method. CEU's: 5.5
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Module 1 Objectives
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Pentamodal Method Introduction
Reading: The local twitch response during trigger point dry needling: Is it necessary for successful outcomes?
Objectives for Local Dry Needling
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Local Dry Needling and Pain
Reading: Periosteal Electrical Dry Needling as an Adjunct to Exercise and Manual Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial
Reading: Biomechanical Response to Acupuncture Needling in Humans
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Objectives for Peri-neural DN
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Peri-Neural Dry Needling
Reading: Effects of Acupuncture Sensations on Transient Heart Rate Reduction and Autonomic Nervous System Function During Acupuncture Stimulation.
Test your knowledge of perineural needling
Objectives for Fascial Needling
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Fascial Needling
Reading: Relationship of acupuncture points and meridians to connective tissue planes.
Reading: Fascial neuromodulation: an emerging concept linking acupuncture, fasciology, osteopathy and neuroscience.
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Objectives for Primary Passive Trigger Points
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Primary Passive Trigger points
Reading: Electroacupuncture activates corticotrophin-releasing hormone-containing neurons in the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalammus to alleviate edema in a rat model of inflammation.
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Objectives for Central Stimulation
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Central Stimulation
Reading: A comparative study of three conservative treatments in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis: lumbar spinal stenosis with acupuncture and physical therapy study (LAP study).
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