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DIN-1: Foundations of Dynamic Integrative Needling

Manual Physical Therapy Alliance

Objectives

By the end of this course participants will be able to:
Correctly identify 10 contraindications and 10 precautions to the use of dry needling.
Demonstrate safe DINS handling techniques and patient positioning for 5 axial spine techniques.
Demonstrate safe DINS handling techniques and patient positioning for 5 extremity techniques.
Correctly describe the appropriate management of 5 adverse events that may occur in association with DINS.
Orally explain the current theoretical neurophysiological mechanisms of DINS from the periphery to the cortex.
Appropriately defend the integration of DINS into the management of a given patient with a neuromusculoskeletal condition.

Target Audience

Licensed PT, MD, DO, DC or NMD or a student enrolled in a PT, MD, DO, DC or NMD program. Please bring proof of licensure or student ID to class.

Confirmation Notes

Certified for 39 CCUs by the FSBPT.
*All MD, DO and NMD students are eligible to attend. PT students must be in their 2nd or 3rd year of study or attend with a Professor, CI, or PT mentor.
*DIN-1 is a prerequisite to DIN-2 unless you have previous needling experience and training. If you have been needling for more than a year and have taken at least 24 hours of needling training you may petition to participate in DIN-2. Please email DrSean@MPTAlliance.com a summary of your needling experience and training for approval. Approval is based on a case-by-case basis determined by the quality of your previous needling experience. Prior needling participants will be required to take additional online coursework to facilitate learning and attainment of the common language utilized throughout the D.I.N.S. series.

Description

DIN-1 is part of the A.T.S.U. Arizona School of Health Sciences Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Program & is accredited by the AACP (UK).
Physical therapist whom complete DIN 1 & 2 and become certified in Dynamic Integrative Needling (Cert. DIN) qualify for one free year of membership to the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in the UK.
DIN-1 Foundations Online Content
Introduction to Dynamic Integrative Needling System (DINS).
Safety and Contraindications for Dry Needling Practice.
Needling Handling & Insertion Techniques
Clinical Reasoning and Evidence for Dry Needling.
Therapeutic Effects of Manual Dry Needle Manipulation.
Dosage Parameters within the DINS.

DIN-1 In-Class Live Dry Needling Course Content
Safety and contraindications review.
Safe needling procedures and handling concepts.
Anatomical reviews of each region prior to needling.
Dry needling evidence review.

Practical:
Dry needling techniques for spinal and extremity disorders.
Using dry needling for examination of soft tissue dysfunction.
Local, segmental, and non-local needling approaches.
Selecting sites for needle insertion including:
Trigger points/muscle tissue
Fascia/connective tissues
Periosteal needling
Locations for strong central effects
Spinal and extremity case presentations.

Includes Written/Practical/Oral Testing with a minimum pass standard of 75%.
Post-Class Requirement:
Reflective Journal Assignment: Two 1500 word reflective journals to be submitted within 6 weeks post live class. (The minimum pass standard is 40%.)
A 100+ page manual is provided with all lectures and detailed needling intervention descriptions to participants in the course.
This course is part of The Hobbs Masters Needling Series and is a prerequisite to receiving the Certification in Dynamic Integrative Needling (Cert. DIN).
$1,294.00 for US Based Courses (Click Register to see current discounts, offerings and to register and for Early Bird Rate!)
£825.00 for UK Based Courses (Click Register to see current discounts, offerings and to register. Early Bird Rate is £75 off.)

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