Learn Dry Needling (SFDN1) in Boston, MA on Sept 19th, 2025

What You’ll Learn in This Dry Needling Course

• Foundational competencies for safe, precise needle insertion and removal.
• Diagnosis-driven pain modulation strategies for common orthopedic and sports cases.
• Infection control and sharps safety aligned with CDC/OSHA guidance, reinforced through case examples.
• Introduction to intramuscular electrical stimulation with indications, demos, and guided lab practice.
• Region-specific applications (e.g., hip flexor, shoulder impingement, hyperextension) with clinical reasoning.
• Current evidence and instructor insights to help you implement dry needling immediately in practice.

Register: https://structureandfunction.net/course/learn-dry-needling-sfdn1-in-boston-ma-on-sept-19th-2025/#tribe-tickets

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• Hands-on lab: landmarking and safety checks
• Lower-extremity dry needling practice
• Small-group technique coaching
• Upper-quarter application: shoulder complex
• Facial/cranial demo under instructor supervision
• Fine motor control: hand/wrist applications

Frequently Asked Questions

Course Prerequisites

• An active professional license (or qualifying professional education) that authorizes dry needling in your jurisdiction is required. We’re unable to accept student registrations.
• Please complete all assigned pre-course readings before Day 1 to prepare for the didactic sessions.

See the full course description for complete details.

Required Supplies to Bring

1. Anatomy Reference: Any reputable text is acceptable. Examples include
   Trail Guide to the Body (5th ed. or later) and Palpation Techniques: Surface Anatomy for Physical Therapists.
2. Portable e-stim unit with alligator clips: Recommended options:
   ITO ES-130,
   ITO ES-160,
   E-Stim II,
   E-Stim 3,
   Pointer Excel II.
3. Gloves: If you have a latex allergy, please bring your own non-latex gloves for lab.

Recommended Attire

Wear comfortable, lab-appropriate clothing (e.g., loose shirt or tank top) to allow access to treatment regions.

CEU Information

CE credit availability varies by profession and state. For specifics on approvals and hour counts, please visit our CEU page.

How Our Dry Needling Approach Differs

Our curriculum is built on the Pentamodal Method—a patient-centered, whole-person framework that helps clinicians tailor interventions to the most relevant contributors identified on examination. Rather than a one-size-fits-all model, this approach guides needle selection, region prioritization, and adjunct use based on individual presentation and current evidence.

About Our Dry Needling Courses

Dry needling uses fine filament needles to influence neuromuscular and connective tissues. While research continues to evolve across acute and chronic conditions, clinicians commonly apply dry needling for muscle overactivity, recovery, swelling modulation, and pain control. Our courses are designed to equip sports and orthopedic professionals to deliver efficient, evidence-informed care.