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UNIVERSITY EXTENSION COURSE

Dry Needling

  • START

18 and 19/01/2025 (Saturday and Sunday)

  • INVESTMENT

R$ 500.00 in cash on boleto or credit card. R$ 580.00 in up to 5 installments on credit card.

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  • LOCATION

In-person - UNIALFA Perimetral

  • Duration

20 hours

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What the student will be able to do after the course

Objective: To train health professionals for the safe and effective practice of dry needling, teaching from the theoretical basis to clinical applications and safe practice. After completing the Dry Needling course, the student will be able to:

 

  • Identify trigger points: Recognize and locate points of muscle tension that can cause pain and dysfunction.
  • Apply the Dry Needling technique: Insert needles into specific points to relieve muscle pain and improve function.
  • Assess the patient's pain and condition: Conduct an initial assessment to understand the patient's pain and condition, developing an appropriate treatment plan.
  • Integrate Dry Needling into treatments: Combine the technique with other therapeutic interventions, such as physiotherapy, to optimize results.
  • Manage possible side effects: Recognize and deal with possible adverse reactions to treatment, ensuring patient safety.
  • Educate patients: Inform patients about what to expect from treatment, as well as provide guidance on post-treatment care.
  • Promote rehabilitation: Use Dry Needling as part of a rehabilitation protocol to help restore function and reduce pain.

 

This course of dry needling aims to offer a deep understanding of the technique and enable the student to apply it safely and effectively in clinical practice, helping in the recovery and relief of musculoskeletal conditions in patients.

What the student will learn in the course each day

18/01/2025 – Saturday

 

History and Evolution of the Technique
Origin of dry needling and its development over the years;Difference between dry needling and acupuncture.

 

Fundamentals and Physiological Effects
Effects of dry needling on myofascial trigger points;
Inflammatory and muscular mechanical response to needle insertion;
Clinical benefits such as pain reduction, increased mobility and muscle relaxation.

 

Indications and Contraindications
Musculoskeletal conditions for which dry needling is indicated;
Absolute and relative precautions and contraindications.


Skeletal Muscle Anatomy
Review of major muscle groups and common myofascial trigger points;
Differentiation between superficial and deep muscles;


Relevant Nervous and Vascular Systems
Identification of nerves and blood vessels near needling points;
Risk areas and precautions to avoid damage to sensitive structures;

 

Myofascial Trigger Points
Identification and palpation of trigger points in target muscles;
Differentiation between active and latent trigger points.

 

19/01/2025 – Sunday

 

Types of Needles and Instruments
Recommended needles and their safe handling;
Support instruments and equipment necessary for the practice of dry needling.


Needle Insertion and Manipulation Techniques
Basic, intermittent and deep insertion techniques;
Needle manipulation to activate and deactivate the trigger point.


Needling Strategies for Different Muscle Groups
Techniques for specific areas (neck, upper and lower limbs, trunk);
Protocols for common trigger points such as upper trapezius, quadratus lumborum, and gluteus medius.

 

Integration with Other Therapies
How to combine dry needling with other manual and rehabilitation techniques;
Integration with exercises and joint mobilization to optimize results.


Clinical Cases and Guided Practice
Analysis and application in conditions such as low back pain, neck pain, piriformis syndrome and shoulder pain;
Discussion of cases to develop clinical reasoning.


Evaluation and Monitoring of Results
Strategies for pre- and post-treatment assessment;
How to measure progress and adjust the treatment plan.


Patient Care and Safe Practice
Infection prevention and needle safety;
Maintaining a safe and suitable clinical environment.


Ethics and Communication with the Patient
Explanation of the procedure and management of patient expectations;
Ethical practices and clear communication about risks and benefits.


Class materials and consumables will be provided by UNIALFA.

Faculty

Rafael Martin Custodio Mendonça – Master in Social Work

Physiotherapist with 12 years of clinical experience; training in Chiropractic from the Atlanta School, USA; Structural, Visceral, Posturology and Cranial Osteopathy from Idot, guest professor at the IV Clinical Anatomy Seminar in Fresh Frozen Cadaver – GPS System in Orlando, USA; Postgraduate in Manual Therapies, Anatomy and Orthopedics; Biomolecular manipulation course at Harvard University in Massachusetts, USA.