Trigger Point Dry Needling - Introductory Level
Third Party Event
| Venue | The Louis Fitzgerald Hotel Newland's Cross, Exit 1A Naas Road, Dublin 22. D22 X5N7 |
| City | Dublin |
| County | Dublin |
| Contact Hours | 24 |
| Event Type | Course/Workshop |
| Specialities | Musculoskeletal Therapy, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Rheumatology, Sports Medicine |
| Presenter Details | LECTURER BIOGRAPHY Sourjit Moharana is a Chartered Physiotherapist and Clinical Specialist in Musculoskeletal Therapy. He completed his physiotherapy degree at SVNIRTAR, India, in 1998 and worked in several hospitals and rehabilitation centres before migrating to Ireland in 2003.He began his Irish career at University Hospital Waterford before moving to Waterford Primary Care, where he continues to work as a Senior Physiotherapist. Sourjit completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy at Curtin University, Australia, in 2004, followed by a Master of Manual Therapy from The University of Western Australia in 2010. His clinical focus is musculoskeletal physiotherapy, with a special interest in sub-acute, chronic, and complex musculoskeletal conditions. He is a life member of the Indian Association of Physiotherapists and a member of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists. He also holds Level II membership with the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists (IFOMPT). Alongside his clinical work, Sourjit lectures on Dry Needling courses across Ireland, the UK, and India. He has delivered more than 50 Dry Needling courses and has trained hundreds of clinicians at both Introductory and Advanced levels. His teaching emphasises the integration of myofascial pain and dry needling concepts with traditional manual therapy assessment and treatment approaches to optimise therapeutic outcomes. |
| Refreshments Included | Yes |
| Free Event | No |
| How to Book | Register or Email info@cohesivetherapy.ie to provisionally book your place. Upon registration, participants will receive bank details for online transfer or a SumUp link for card payments. Your booking will be confirmed once the full course fee has been received. |
| Booking Link | https://www.cohesivetherapy.ie/introductory-level-dry-needling-course |
| Contact Person | Sourjit Moharana |
| Contact Email | info@cohesivetherapy.ie |
| Contact Phone | 0877591151 |
| Pre Course Requirement | Qualified Physiotherapist |
| Student Cost Info | EARLY BIRD FEE: €590 (Must Be Booked On Or Before 30/09/2026; Standard Fee Thereafter) Standard Fee: €660 |
| Non-Member Price | €99999999.99 |
| Date | 9 Oct 2026 08:30 - 11 Oct 2026 17:00 |
COURSE OVERVIEW & CONTENT
This course aims to introduce clinicians to the principles and practice of Trigger Point Dry Needling while developing essential practical skills and clinical reasoning for safe and effective application in clinical practice.
The curriculum provides a comprehensive foundation in trigger point dry needling, integrating theoretical knowledge with hands-on clinical application. Participants are guided through the underlying physiology of trigger points, relevant surface and regional anatomy, and evidence-based needling techniques. Emphasis is placed on patient safety, clinical decision-making, and integration of dry needling into a holistic therapeutic approach.
The course is supported by real clinical case studies, enabling participants to immediately apply learned techniques in practice upon course completion.
Curriculum Content
The course covers the following key areas:
a) Physiology of trigger points and their referral patterns
b) Indications and contraindications for dry needling
c) General practice guidelines and safety considerations
d) Trigger point palpation and identification skills
e) Clinical surface anatomy relevant to dry needling
f) Various dry needling techniques
g) Patient selection, education, and informed consent
h) Pre-needling preparation, post-needling care, and management of adverse events
i) Integration of dry needling into a comprehensive therapeutic approach
Participants are also provided with a brief but focused overview of regional anatomy to enhance accuracy and confidence in needling techniques.
Muscles Covered
Trigger point dry needling techniques are taught for the following muscle groups:
· Hip & Pelvis: Gluteus Maximus, Medius, Minimus, Piriformis, Short External Rotators, Tensor Fasciae Latae (TFL), Hip Adductors
· Thigh & Leg: Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Calf Muscles
· Shoulder & Upper Limb: Upper, Middle, and Lower Trapezius, Levator Scapulae, Rhomboids, Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Subscapularis, Teres Major and Minor, Latissimus Dorsi
· Spine & Trunk: Quadratus Lumborum, Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Paraspinal Muscles
Declaration: This course meets the minimum standard as outlined in ISCP guidelines on Minimal Standards for Dry Needling Education & Training.
Formal Assessment: Participants must successfully complete a formal theory and practical assessment at the end of the course prior to issuance of CPD certificate.
LEARNING OUTCOME
Upon successful completion of this course, participants should be able to:
1. Understand pathophysiology of myofascial trigger points.
2. Recognise patient pain and symptom presentations with a predominant myofascial component.
3. Accurately identify and localize myofascial trigger points through clinical assessment.
4. Demonstrate improved surface anatomy knowledge and advanced palpation skills.
5. Apply a thorough understanding of the indications, contraindications, and safety considerations related to dry needling.
6. Demonstrate sound clinical reasoning in patient selection and treatment planning
7. Utilize sound clinical reasoning to determine when and how dry needling techniques should be applied.
8. Perform superficial and deep dry needling techniques safely and effectively.
9. Manage post-needling care and potential adverse events
10. Integrate trigger point dry needling into daily clinical practice as an effective therapeutic intervention.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
1. No prior experience in needling or trigger point therapy course is required.
2. Participant MUST be fully qualified physiotherapist and carry appropriate malpractice insurance.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
1. Learn the techniques from a Manual Therapist with more than 28 years of clinical experience.
2. A Coloured course manual containing detailed anatomical illustrations, trigger point referral patterns and photographs and description of needling techniques will be provided.
3. Free practice needles for the course.
Pre-course study materials containing Open Access Journal Articles on myofascial pain syndromes and dry needling, Dry Needling Guidelines and Real Case Studies will be e-mailed.
