Dry Needling 1: Foundations I Course (Aug 21 - 24, 2026) - Hamilton Township

Dry Needling 1: Foundations I Course is organized by Myopain Seminars and will be held from Aug 21 - 24, 2026 at PT Max Physical Therapy, Hamilton Township, New Jersey, United States of America.

Course Description:
Dive into the DN-1 Foundations I course, your premier step towards excellence in dry needling.
This course is meticulously designed to introduce healthcare professionals to the pivotal concepts of dry needling, including its historical background, the science of trigger points, and the intricacies of myofascial pain. With a focus on safety and efficacy, we explore the critical aspects of potential adverse events and the essential OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standards tailored to dry needling practices. Plus, engage in a captivating introduction to relevant pain sciences, enhancing your understanding and application in clinical settings.

Key Highlights:

• Comprehensive Muscle Focus: Gain expertise in a wide array of muscles pivotal to clinical practice, including but not limited to the infraspinatus, deltoid, biceps, and many more. Each session will deepen your understanding of anatomy, functionality, and specific dry needling techniques for effective treatment.
• Pre-Course Preparation: Kickstart your learning journey with access to pre-course videos upon registration, ensuring you're primed for success from the get-go. Opt for the DN-1 Webinar for a live, interactive learning experience.
• Pathway to Certification: This course is the first in a trilogy offered by Myopain Seminars, leading to certification as a Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist - Dry Needling (CMTPT/DN). Fulfilling the requirements of this course is your first step toward a distinguished certification in dry needling.
• Many muscles commonly addressed in clinical practice are included, such as the infraspinatus, upper trapezius, deltoid, sternocleidomastoid, triceps, biceps, brachialis, levator scapulae, the latissimus dorsi (partially), the subscapularis, brachioradialis, wrist extensors, supinator and anconeus, the quadratus lumborum, psoas major, lumbar iliocostalis, the gluteal muscles (minimus, medius, and maximus), the hip adductor muscles, the quadriceps and hamstrings, the pectoralis major, the tensor fascia latea, and gastrocnemius and soleus muscles. Students will review each muscle's anatomy, function, and dry needling techniques.

Course Objectives:
Enhance your dry needling skills with focused objectives.

• Name at least four anatomical structures to avoid when needling the sternocleidomastoid muscle
• Name at least 5 possible adverse events associated with dry needling
• Demonstrate two different dry needling methods for the psoas major muscle
• Compare and contrast three basic principles of dry needling and trigger point injections
• Perform four specific muscle and region-specific manual therapy treatments to inactivate myofascial trigger points
• Demonstrate proper identification of the three key features of a trigger point
• Demonstrate proper identification of 25 muscles of the body by surface anatomy and function

This streamlined approach ensures practical mastery and theoretical understanding for effective dry needling practice.