Inspired By Excellence
Providing comprehensive & safe dry needling courses
to manual therapists around the globe.
Global Education of Manual Therapists (GEMt) has been operating for many years now. Robert De Nardis first presented in 2003 on topics related to Whiplash, mechanical neck pain, TMJ and the BTE Multi-Cervical Unit neck rehabilitation program. GEMt officially started in 2008, and our goal is to offer world class educational courses to manual therapists around the globe. Our courses offer both clinically specific information and ongoing support programs to ensure your satisfaction and success.
The first courses we have released are our Dry Needling courses. They have been very well received and will benefit manual therapists and clinicians who work with patients and athletes suffering acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions. GEMt has several more course in the pipeline and they will be released shortly. As our brand has become synonymous with quality education, we also welcome quality educators to present their courses under the GEMt banner. If you would like to showcase your course to our extensive list of GEMt graduates, please contact us.
GEMt currently offers dry needling courses in Australia, New Zealand, and South-East Asia, and are designed to deliver accredited, graduate courses in trigger point dry needling (TDN) for all forms of manual therapy. An effective treatment for myofascial pain, trigger point dry needling (TDN) uses the stimulation of trigger points with fine filament needles to reduce muscular pain and dysfunction. Dry needling is now used to effectively treat acute and chronic orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions.
GEMt offers dry needling courses year round in multiple locations. Visit our Course Dates page for more information about a course near you. In addition, GEMt actively encourages regional clinics to host us onsite. Onsite hosting ensures that your entire clinic staff is up to date with dry needling techniques, and has uniform skill at applying those techniques.
Why Choose GEMt?
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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