SA | 2 Day Dry Needling Workshop Adelaide

Two Day Workshop 14 hours CPD (spaces limited to 20)

About the presenter, Nicole Reilly:

• BApp Sci (Pod) MAPodA
• Motivational Health Speaker and Consultant
• Casual Academic Lecturer and Tutorial Teacher at the University of Western Sydney, Health Sciences Podiatry Division
• Founder, Director, CEO - Sole Therapy PL

Nicole is a passionate holistic sports podiatrist and business owner. She is striving to create an innovative centre of excellence that leads the way in health care. Nicole's vision is to build communities of trust where we can empower and inspire individuals to transform their lives. Nicole believes the bodies posture can improve over time with the right training and guidance, with this belief she inspires many through her innovative methods at Sole Therapy.

Day 1: Trigger Point Dry Needling and its Clinical Applications for Pain Management and Sports Injuries
This workshop introduction day will explore myofascial pain syndrome, trigger point therapy and dry needling in an easy to comprehend clinical approach training method

Course Outline:

• Definitions of Trigger Points and myofascial pain syndrome
• Palpation and massage techniques of the lower limb
• Active release techniques
• Neutral Testing
• Dry Needling in the management of musculoskeletal pain of the calf, achilles, heel and ball of foot regions in detail
• Spray and stretch techniques
• Case studies

Day 2: Advanced Needling for Podiatrists
This workshop will expand the practical needling skills and includes an introduction to anatomy trains and functional fitness movement testing and screening.

Course Outline:

• This workshop will introduce more needling skills and further increase your clinical effectiveness
• The advanced workshop will continue with hands on practical sessions. After a review of previous content we will focus on specific techniques used for working through the complex management required for dealing with chronic pain, sports and musculoskeletal injuries
• Explore the use of acupuncture and advanced dry needling techniques
• Explore knee thigh and lower back needling techniques
• You will be taught Dry Needling with the use of traditional acupuncture points that when used can help to relieve chronic pain and improve homeostasis of tissue injuries
• Nicole will also introduce Anatomy Trains and the use of functional Fitness Testing and movement screening in a clinical setting

All workshop resources, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided. Spaces limited to 20 - book early to avoid disappointment.

Location: The Chifley Hotel, 226 South Terrace, Adelaide
Dates: 8 & 9th June 2019
Time: 9:30am start until 5:00pm (both days) Includes catering

Cost: Members $495 | Non Member $850
New Graduate offer (Class of 2018): $100 discount