INSTITUTE FOR ATHLETE REGENERATION
EDUCATION SYSTEMS

The IAR R-DN1 consists of 1 interactive online self study and 2 day dynamic on site lab module. The course covers the necessary foundational knowledge that is required for the safe and effective application of dry needling into clinical practice. Highlights of the this course include history and background, scope of practice/legislation, physiology and mechanics of DN, application principles, intramuscular e-stim, regional specific anatomy, and comprehensive dry needling intervention of the most common areas of spine, upper extremity, and lower extremity. This information will be covered in an efficient three day format that will effectively prepare the clinician to immediately use DN intervention with the most common pathologies for each body region seen in the sports and orthopedic populations. Learning Objectives: Identify the history and background of dry needling intervention. Identify the tissue physiology and mechanics of dry needling. Identify the principles of safe and effective dry needling application. Identify the human anatomical indications and contraindications for dry needling application. Be able to safely and effectively apply dry needles in the lumbar and pelvic region. Be able to safely and effectively apply dry needles in the cervical and TMJ region. Be able to safely and effectively apply dry needles in the shoulder complex and wrist/hand. Be able to safely and effectively apply dry needles in the hip, leg, foot, and ankle region. Course Schedule: Online Self Study - Audio Presentation Saturday: 8:00am - 6:00pm Sunday: 8:00am - 6:00pm *end times are subjective to change depending on participant number and delivery of information Areas Covered: SPINE ​Cervical Lumbar/SIJ TMJ UPPER EXTREMITY ​Shoulder Girdle Elbow/Forearm ​Wrist/Hand LOWER EXTREMITY Hip/Thigh Lower Leg Ankle/Foot

The IAR R-DN2 course will introduce dry needling techniques and application to unique and advanced areas of the spine, abdominal region, upper extremity, and lower extremity. The course will further progress the major theoretical models of dry needling into a specific diagnostic driven approach. The course will introduce needling patterns and treatment sequences used to effectively and efficiently address common pathologies seen in the athlete. This course will also introduce regenerative cupping techniques, fascial and superficial needling techniques, and discuss principles of joint mobilization and manipulation integration with dry needling. Learning Objectives: Be able to safely and effectively apply dry needles in the thoracic and lung field. Be able to safely and effectively apply dry needles in the anterior cervical and TMJ region. Be able to safely and effectively apply dry needles in the posterior, lateral, and anterior abdominal region. Be able to safely and effectively apply dry needles in the advanced areas of the upper and lower quarter. Identify the principles of application and tissue physiology of vacuum therapy. Be able to safely and effectively apply vacuum therapy to regions of the spine, upper, and lower quarter. Be able to safely and effectively integrate joint mobilizations with dry needling and vacuum therapy. Course Schedule: Saturday: 8:00am - 6:00pm Sunday: 8:00am - 5:00pm *end times are subjective to change depending on participant number and delivery of information Areas Covered: SPINE Thoracic Spine Intercostals Anterior Cervical Advanced TMJ 360 Abdominal UPPER EXTREMITY Anterior Shoulder Periscapular Distal Forearm Wrist / Hand Intrinsics LOWER EXTREMITY Deep Hip Rotators ​Posterior Knee Foot / Foot Intrinsics REGENERATIVE CUPPING / VACUUM THERAPY Spine Upper Quarter Lower Quarter ​