Participant's Comments
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ThanksHi Doug,
I was just thinking about you this morning. I was DNing a patient and thought about how well run, enjoyable and useful your course was. I did the Introductory Course 2-3 years ago... -
Case Studies & More
I really liked;
- Case studies, to think about where dry needling has been applied successfully
- Review of anatomy and cross sectional slides, because I haven't seen those i...
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Advanced Upper & Lower Quadrant CourseSince doing the Upper and Lower Quadrant courses, I feel much more confident using dry needling on patients. The courses have empowered me with practical skills and knowledge that I was able to immedi...
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Take Home ResourcesI found the comprehensive take home manual, and DVD of technique most helpful
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Demonstration & PracticeI liked the demonstration and then having time to go away and practice. Also the take home needling kit to practice at home straight away. It was a good course enhancing understanding of anatomy at a ...
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Regular Clinical KitHey Doug, Just want to say a quick thanks for sending out these Clinical Kit eZines to those who have previously undertaken you courses. The info is really much appreciated and the effort you go i...
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Detailed Anatomy Analysis
The aspects of the course that I found most useful;
+ The detailed analysis and method of presentation of anatomy and palpation
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Clinical ReasoningI found the explanation of the pain patterns and clinical reasoning of case studies helpful. This helped me to understand when to use these dry needling techniques on my own clients.
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Course Goes Beyond Dry Needling
Doug I found the;
- +case study presentations
- +demos and low ratio of student to presenter
- +plantar fascia discussion
- +wet lab anatomy workshop
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Anatomy WorkshopI was very helpful to have the Anatomy Wet Lab Workshop before the advanced course to orientate ourselves to the relevant anatomy.
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Worth Every Dollar
I found the practical sessions and review of anatomy most helpful. Didn't think I would lose that much recall since only recently graduating, but seems I have!
Key points were the professio...
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Pre readingGreat having the pre-reading materials and the practical experience under guidance. Also the anecdotal stuff and case studies throughout the course.
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Fantastic applied anatomy
I completed the Advanced Upper and Advanced Lower Quadrant courses with Doug. I found the quality of the content, especially applied anatomy and practical instruction to be exceptional, and ...
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Anatomy RefresherAppreciated refreshing the anatomy landmarks, because of their obvious importance to clinical practice
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Know what we don't KnowSurface Anatomy - great revision of what we all think we know so well, but actually don't!
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Brisbane to Perth - Worth the Trips
I have completed three Anatomical Acupuncture courses, traveling from Brisbane to Perth for each course. Prior to the first course I researched the available Dry Needling courses and based o...
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Another great course - thanksThank you for another great course (Advanced Upper Quadrant), it was an excellent anatomy refresher and I have used the techniques extensively with some really good effects in conjunction with my othe...
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Relaxed Environment
I found the relaxed environment, made it easier to learn and the pre-reading was helpful.
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Broadened my treatment HEAPS!
Dear Doug,
I have meant to write to you for a long time now regarding the courses I completed with you in July. I wanted to write to say thank you so much for everything over those 6... -
Complex case studyI enjoyed the opportunity to work through a complex case study, including diagnosis and treatment (all forms of physiotherapy treatment) and then see optimal management.
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Good Mix Theory + PracticeGreat course Doug. A good mix of theory and practical and thoroughly enjoyed the way you present. Thanking you.
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Critcial thinking and reasoningVery specific- anatomy and technique... challenges you to think critically about exactly what your are targeting and the reason behind why you are doing it
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Pratical Aspect
I found;
- the practical aspect
- having sufficient time and
- good demonstration & supervision most helpful.
The course manual is very informative t...
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Visble Body Amazing App
Have purchased the Visible Body app for my iPad.
And how happy am I??
This app is just amazing!
Can't wait to get using it with my patients.
Big thanks to Doug for t... -
Anatomy teaching was greatThe teaching of the anatomy - superficial and deep was very helpful and presented differently to uni - I would be keen to learn more anatomy this way
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Exciting MaterialHi Doug, Thanks so much! I have found this stuff very exciting especially for my fibro long term patients. Real functional changes!!
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Course DurationThe length of time + content of the Introductory Course was perfect for the two days. Plenty of time for observation of technique.
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Great SupervisionGood to get the time to practice each area + excellent guidance and supervision in checking technique
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Great RefresherTheory covered - good refresher Surface anatomy + palpation - good refresher Inclusion of case studies very helpful
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Feedback + Manual
1. Practical sessions were very helpful, as was the provided feedback by presenter
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Revision of AnatomyI appreciated the revision of anatomy and specifically to visualise body parts as in a 3D model. It's been great!!
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So Much Detail
The further information i.e. the extension from the Introductory Course I felt was vital.
Introductory Course was great, but this quadrant specific course is amazing - so much detail and s...
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Challenging and useful courseI started to learn acupuncture quite a number of years ago with Doug's Introductory course in Acupuncture. I returned to my clinic immediately enthusiastic to implement my new skill. In ...
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Soft Tissue vs Dry Needling
I found the case studies, clinical decision discussions, differences in treatment using soft tissues techniques & dry needling, clinical findings and the range of treatment choices available...
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anatomy anatomy anatomy..I really appreciate the anatomy review from the presenter and his explanation of how acupuncture assists clients
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Introductory Course
The Introductory/Refresher Course was Excellent, both in clinical reasoning and in the practical sessions.
The locations of trigger points, the areas of referred pain/sensation and the... -
Customised CourseHi Doug,
Thank you very much for coming up to Perth and specifically designing a program for us. Communication prior to the course was top standard, the custom upper limb program was ver...
Mr. Peter Esselbach
Presenter of the Sound Physio Workshops, Peter has over 20 years experience in private practice medical sonography, both as a practitioner and as an educator. He is also a physiotherapist with 8 years experience in private practice, specialising in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy.
Peter also utilises real time ultrasound imagery within his physiotherapy practice to assist in the diagnosis of musculoskeletal injuries and in the rehabilitation for core stability imbalances. He is a qualified exercise physiology and has an interest in diagnosing and treating sporting injuries.
The weekend workshops are designed for physiotherapists and other medical professionals with an interest in musculoskeletal ultrasound techniques, the assessment of the core stabilisers of the pelvis and trunk and utilising real time ultrasound as an effective biofeedback technique.
These workshops are designed to teach the registrant the appropriate knowledge and skill base to enable ultrasound scanning within their practice. The coursework is covered using over head projection sessions and a comprehensive course manual is provided. A large emphasis is placed on hands on tuition to enable appropriate skill based competency.
Peter is presently working at the Adelaide Crows Sports Medicine Clinic, treating the general public and sporting teams including the Adelaide Football Club.
More information on upcoming Ultrasound Workshop dates can be found at Course Dates.
