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Course # 1256
Trigger Point Theory and Practice

Cost: This course is included in a $99 CEU Total Access package.
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CEUs/Hours Offered: See All State Associations

CA/2.0; DC/2.0; IL/2.0; KY/2.0; MD/0.2; MN/2.0; NY/2.0; OH/2.0; OK/2.0; SC/0.2; TX/2.0; WV/2.0; AK/1.0; AR/1.0; CO/1.0; CT/1.0; DE/1.0; GA/1.0; HI/1.0; ID/1.0; IN/1.0; IA/1.0; ME/1.0; MA/1.0; MI/1.0; MO/1.0; MT/1.0; NE/1.0; NH/1.0; NC/1.0; ND/1.0; OR/1.0; RI/1.0; SD/1.0; TN/1.0; UT/1.0; VT/1.0; VA/1.0; WA/1.0; WI/1.0; WY/1.0

Course Abstract

The aim of this course is an overview of theory behind the clinical presentation of myofascial trigger points and evidence based treatment for their management with special focus paid to dry needling. Included will be the theories associated with the occurrence and persistence of trigger points, examination, treatment, along with clinical scenarios for application. This course is not designed to prepare a practioner for utilization of dry needling which requires further onsite and didactic training.
Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.

This course was recorded on August 23, 2012

Course Learning Outcomes

Preview Exam
  • After this course, attendees will describe the prevalence and epidemiology of myofascial trigger points.
  • Following this course, learners will describe evidence based examination techniques to determine a clinical diagnosis of myofascial pain syndrome and myofascial trigger points.
  • Following this course, attendees will list appropriate manual therapy techniques useful in the care of patients with myofascial trigger points.
  • After this course, learners will describe appropriate theory and practice of trigger point dry needling for appropriate patients.

Time-ordered Agenda

0-15 Minutes Overview and Background
15-45 Minutes Epidemiology and theory of myofascial trigger points
45-70 Minutes Clinical diagnosis and clinical examination
70-115 Minutes Introduction to trigger point dry needling basics and application
115-120 Minutes Q&A

Average Rating (17 Reviews)

Most Recent Comments
Review by: Member on February 20, 2013
The presenter's knowledge & humor - very engaging person.
Review by: Member on February 10, 2013
well presented well documented research
Review by: Member on January 15, 2013
Good presentation of what is happening with trigger points - good review.

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Course Presenter

tom denninger

Tom Denninger, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT

Tom Denninger completed his Bachelors of Science in 2005 and his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2008 from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT. Following graduation Dr. Denninger remained an additional year at Sacred Heart as an Orthopedic Resident, taking advanced practice courses, practicing in the university’s outpatient orthopedic clinics, and instructing in the DPT program. Tom relocated to Greenville, SC in September of 2009 to practice at Proaxis Therapy Spine Center.  Dr. Denninger holds Board Certification in Orthopedic Physical Therapy and has completed his manual therapy fellowship through Evidence In Motion and is recognized as a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists.  He serves as faculty for both the Evidence In Motion Orthopedic Residency and Proaxis Therapy Orthopedic and Sports Residencies.  Dr. Denninger was an author on the recent Clinical Practice Guidelines for Low Back Pain and has current research under way in lumbar spinal stenosis, chronic ankle sprains, and the use of trigger point dry needling.

Disclosure: This presenter has no relevant financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

Continuing Education Information

CEUs/Hours Offered: See All State Associations
CA/2.0; DC/2.0; IL/2.0; KY/2.0; MD/0.2; MN/2.0; NY/2.0; OH/2.0; OK/2.0; SC/0.2; TX/2.0; WV/2.0; AK/1.0; AR/1.0; CO/1.0; CT/1.0; DE/1.0; GA/1.0; HI/1.0; ID/1.0; IN/1.0; IA/1.0; ME/1.0; MA/1.0; MI/1.0; MO/1.0; MT/1.0; NE/1.0; NH/1.0; NC/1.0; ND/1.0; OR/1.0; RI/1.0; SD/1.0; TN/1.0; UT/1.0; VT/1.0; VA/1.0; WA/1.0; WI/1.0; WY/1.0

California

PhysicalTherapy.com is an approval agency for the Physical Therapy Board of California.

Washington D.C.

This course is approved by the District of Columbia Board of Physical Therapy.

IL Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor

This course is offered for 2.0 CEUs (Intermediate level) by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (Sponsor License #216000252).

KPTA

This course is offered for 2 CEUs (Intermediate level, Category 2) by the Kentucky Physical Therapy Association (Provider #CS80-2012-KPTA).

Maryland

Minnesota

This course is offered for 2 CEUs (unknown level) by the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy.

New York

PhysicalTherapy.com is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education.

Ohio

Oklahoma

South Carolina Chapter of the APTA

This course is offered for 0.2 CEUs (Intermediate level) by the South Carolina Chapter of the APTA.

Texas Physical Therapy Association

This course is offered for 2.0 CEUs (Intermediate level) by the Texas Physical Therapy Association.

West Virginia

Passing an online exam will be required to earn continuing education credit.

Please Note: The CEU exam and course evaluation must be completed within 30 days of course registration.

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