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Top 30 DN

Course details

Course code 10-21-11042025
Date 11.04.2025 - 13.04.2025
Course duration 22.5 hours
Language German
Instructor Aaron Grossenbacher
City Freiburg (Switzerland)
Course organizer Physio 7
Alain Nguyen
Allée du Rionzi 1
1028 Préverenges (Switzerland)

Phone: +41 21 801 17 77

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Cost physioswiss Mitglieder CHF 900 / physioswiss Nicht-Mitglieder CHF 950
Prerequisites Der Kurs richtet sich an Physiotherapeutinnen und Physiotherapeuten und Ärztinnen und Ärzte.
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Course contents

This three-day introductory course covers the foundations of dry needling, myofascial pain syndrome, trigger points and the clinical highlights of dry needling. It is a hands-on course. Participants practice dry needling of the Top 30 muscles under consistent supervision with each other.
Please note, recognition of dry needling depends on the country of practice, and it is the responsibility of each graduate to follow the local regulations.

Quality

The DGSA puts great emphasis on quality and safety!
Our courses are recognized worldwide and meet the highest professional, didactic and safety standards. 

Swiss Guidelines for Safe Dry Needling
The DGSA adheres to the Swiss Guidelines for Save Dry Needling.

 

Course objectives

Upon completion of the course, participants will ...

  • understand the basic scientific backgrounds of the myofascial pain syndrome and of trigger points.
  • be able to identify the Top 30 muscles by surface anatomy, palpation and function. They will also understand their clinical symptoms and perpetuating factors.
  • be able to identify the features of trigger points by physical examination and apply this knowledge to the Top 30 muscles.
  • understand the specific indications and contraindications of dry needling.
  • have the ability to apply the safety rules for dry needling.
  • be able to perform dry needling of the Top 30 muscles.
  • understand the possible side effects and complications of dry needling and will be able to react appropritately.

 

Course details

Course code 10-21-11042025
Date 11.04.2025 - 13.04.2025
Course duration 22.5 hours
Language German
Instructor Aaron Grossenbacher
City Freiburg (Switzerland)
Course organizer Physio 7
Alain Nguyen
Allée du Rionzi 1
1028 Préverenges (Switzerland)

Phone: +41 21 801 17 77

Homepage
Cost physioswiss Mitglieder CHF 900 / physioswiss Nicht-Mitglieder CHF 950
Prerequisites Der Kurs richtet sich an Physiotherapeutinnen und Physiotherapeuten und Ärztinnen und Ärzte.
Register now

Quality

The DGSA puts great emphasis on quality and safety!
Our courses are recognized worldwide and meet the highest professional, didactic and safety standards. 

Swiss Guidelines for Safe Dry Needling
The DGSA adheres to the Swiss Guidelines for Save Dry Needling.