Trigger Point Dry Needling - IMS (18 hrs)
Dry Needling Foundation Course
18 Hour Online CE/CPD Course — a practical foundation in trigger point therapy dry needling for rehabilitation professionals and athletic trainers
Dry needling has become an increasingly important skill within modern rehabilitation and musculoskeletal practice, particularly when working with myofascial pain, trigger points, movement dysfunction, and soft tissue restriction.
Presented by Paul Townley PT MSc, this comprehensive online foundation course provides a practical introduction to trigger point therapy dry needling, combining clinical reasoning, safety awareness, and step-by-step needling instruction across the major muscle groups.
Whether you are completely new to dry needling or an experienced practitioner seeking to refine your understanding and techniques, this course is designed to help build a strong and clinically relevant foundation.
Learn Dry Needling with Safety, Structure, and Clinical Context
The course combines trigger point theory, needling safety, contraindications, clinical reasoning, and practical application to help practitioners integrate dry needling more thoughtfully and confidently into musculoskeletal rehabilitation settings.
What You’ll Learn
Trigger Point Foundations
Develop a clear understanding of trigger points, myofascial pain, and their role within musculoskeletal dysfunction.
Finding Trigger Points
Learn practical palpation and assessment strategies for locating common trigger points.
Needling Safety
Understand contraindications, safety considerations, and essential clinical precautions.
Clinical Reasoning
Explore case history taking, differential diagnosis, and appropriate patient selection.
Needling Techniques
Build confidence with introductory dry needling techniques and practical application.
Step-by-Step Muscle Tutorials
Follow detailed video demonstrations covering all major muscle groups.
What’s Included
- 18 Hour Online CE/CPD Course
- 5 hours of expertly produced online video instruction
- Fully illustrated 180-page course text
- Comprehensive companion course
- Step-by-step tutorials for major muscle groups
- Online exam and certification
- Lifetime access
- Subtitles in English, French, German, and Spanish
Who This Course Is For
This course is intended for rehabilitation professionals and athletic trainers where dry needling falls within their professional scope of practice.
It is particularly suitable for clinicians seeking a structured introduction to trigger point therapy dry needling, together with a stronger understanding of safety, contraindications, assessment, and clinical reasoning.
About Paul Townley PT MSc
Important Scope of Practice Notice
If you are unsure whether dry needling falls within your professional scope of practice, please consult your local licensing board or regulatory authority before enrolling in this course or performing dry needling techniques in clinical practice.
Build a stronger clinical foundation in trigger point therapy dry needling and develop greater confidence in assessment, safety, clinical reasoning, and practical needling application.
NAT Certificates are issued for all courses and can be downloaded and printed online at no additional charge. Presentation frame not included.
