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DN+ Clinical IQ: FDN for Shoulder
––– Prerequisite
Functional Dry Needling® Level 1
For: PT, PHYSIO, MD, DC, DO, RN, NP, PA, ATC, OT
This course is part of EIM’s Dry Needling Plus (DN+) Series
DN+ is an educational series powered by Evidence in Motion specifically for clinicians already trained in dry needling. The content is not intended as education on basic dry needling techniques, but specific clinical applications for those who have already completed their introductory dry needling competency training. The courses look to answer the expert-level questions regarding clinical application for dry needling in the context of specific patient populations, various diagnoses, and advanced methodological application.
This DN+ Clinical IQ course will take the learner into the world of Functional Dry Needling (FDN). It provides clinicians with a comprehensive exploration of the shoulder complex, integrating biomechanics, neuroanatomy, and dry needling strategies to enhance clinical reasoning and treatment effectiveness. Participants will deepen their understanding of shoulder movement mechanics, force couples, and the balance between stability and mobility that underlies optimal function. The course emphasizes how the spine and shoulder interact during movement and applies the principle of regional interdependence to guide more accurate assessment and intervention.
Course Objectives
- Analyze biomechanics of the shoulder girdle like the scapulothoracic force-couple ratios for application during functional dry needling treatments.
- Demonstrate integration of spine–shoulder regional interdependence concepts in assessment scenarios.
- Assess the shoulder complex from a Dry Needling lens.
- Apply your Dry Needling Skills to the shoulder complex.
*If you do not see your profession listed above please email samantha@eimpt.com to discuss whether you might be able to take the course.
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