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Clinicians looking for dry needling courses in New Zealand can obtain training in the use and application of trigger point dry needling (TDN), by undertaking GEMt’s Auckland dry needling course. This graduate course is designed to give New Zealand physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths or GP’s an instruction in TDN; a treatment used by other manual therapists worldwide. GEMt encourages new graduates to attend as well; TDN is an effective and valuable addition to any skill set. We offer hands-on learning with professional instructors, and 120-page colour course manual.
By using fine filament needles to stimulate trigger points in the body, TDN is an effective and useful treatment for myofascial pain. GEMT’s dry needling course brings together well-renowned needling techniques, from Dr Chan Gunn, and Travell & Simons.
After taking the dry needling courses in Auckland that are offered by GEMt, clinicians will be prepared to use trigger point dry needling to treat all manner of musculoskeletal pain, including such areas as:
- Shoulder
- Thigh
- Hip
- Lumbar and cervical spine
- Upper and lower extremities
GEMt’s dry needling course in New Zealand will ensure that TDN becomes a valuable addition to your practice’s treatment options. GEMt travels extensively across Australia and New Zealand, in all major cities, and onsite hosting is available for clinics. Onsite hosting is especially helpful to ensure all your staff is up-to-date on TDN, and have a uniform set of skills.
In addition to saving manual therapists the strain on their wrists and thumbs that accompanies other treatment options, TDN has been shown to be valuable in treating chronic and acute orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions. New Zealand’s dry needling course offered by GEMt will allow you to add this treatment used by clinicians the world over to your practice’s list of treatment options.
After the completion of the course, practitioners have the option of being added to the directory of practices that offer trigger point dry needling across New Zealand. This directory, created by GEMt, better allows patients seeking the benefits of TDN to find clinicians offering the treatment.
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Upon completion of these courses participants will be able to
- Identify and define trigger points and presentations of neuromuscular dysfunction.
- Safely apply dry needling techniques for orthopaedic and musculoskeletal disorders.
- Define indications and contraindications for treatment.
- Identify specific dry needling treatment rationales for various diagnoses.
- Understand the research supporting the use of dry needling in clinical practice.
- Apply dry needling techniques to common sporting injuries.
- Have a greater understanding of how to accurately evaluate and treat common myofascial disorders of the cervical and lumbar spine, as well as upper and lower extremities, including posterior hip/gluteal region.
- The advanced course will provide participants with the knowledge to apply dry needling to areas such as: TMJ, hands, feet, thoracic spine and trunk and others. More advanced techniques will also be taught and incorporated, including full use of the needle plunger.
Intro/Intermediate TDN Training
An intro/intermediate course (Level 1) for evaluation and treatment of neuromyofascial pain and dysfunction present in both the acute and chronic orthopaedic population. Instruction will include evaluation and application of dry needling of neuromyofascial trigger points for musculature which is considered appropriate at the introductory level of training. The course will also cover topics of safety, clean needling techniques, and review of the supporting literature.
GEMt’s introductory dry needling course is designed for qualified manual therapists, such as physiotherapists, physical therapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, Myotherapists, Remedial Massage Therapists and GP’s, or sports physicians with a particular interest in musculoskeletal disorders.
No prior needling experience is assumed or required for this course. At the completion of this course all participants will feel confident to commence dry needling immediately.
Advanced TDN Training
GEMt’s advanced courses (Levels 2 and 3) build upon the dry needling techniques learned in the Level 1 course. All participants are required to take the introductory course and fulfill specific requirements prior to becoming eligible for this course.
Topics to be include in the advanced course include: advanced musculature and extensive techniques, application of techniques for specific diagnoses, and further review of supporting research. Full use of the needle plunger will be taught as well as further use of electrical stimulation and needling techniques.
Treatable Muscles
Participants successfully completing the Level 1,2,3, Podiatry, Essentials and Hand Therapy courses will be able to treat pain and dysfunction originating from myofascial active trigger points, that can lead to conditions such as; tendinopathies, movement impairments and other orthopaedic and sporting conditions of the following areas:
POPULAR COURSES
Dry Needling Level One
An intro/intermediate course for evaluation and treatment of neuromyofascial pain and dysfunction present in both the acute and chronic orthopedic population.
Dry Needling Level Two
The Advanced Level 2 course builds upon the techniques taught in the Introductory course. After completing Level 1, you may enter either Advanced course in any order!
Dry Needling Level Three
The Advanced Level 3 course builds upon the techniques taught in the Introductory course. After completing Level 1, you may enter either Advanced course in any order!
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