Participant's Comments
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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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Take Home ResourcesI found the comprehensive take home manual, and DVD of technique most helpful
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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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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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anatomy anatomy anatomy..I really appreciate the anatomy review from the presenter and his explanation of how acupuncture assists clients
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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... -
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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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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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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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... -
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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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... -
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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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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Great SupervisionGood to get the time to practice each area + excellent guidance and supervision in checking technique
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
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Feedback + Manual
1. Practical sessions were very helpful, as was the provided feedback by presenter
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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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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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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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Good Balance in Dry Needling Course
The course had a great balance of theory and practical. I enjoyed learning all the trigger points and referral patterns.
I really appreciated the casual environment in which the course was ...
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Great RefresherTheory covered - good refresher Surface anatomy + palpation - good refresher Inclusion of case studies very helpful
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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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Relaxed Environment
I found the relaxed environment, made it easier to learn and the pre-reading was helpful.
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Anatomy RefresherAppreciated refreshing the anatomy landmarks, because of their obvious importance to clinical practice
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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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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... -
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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Anatomical Revision
I found the following aspects of the Introductory Course most helpful;
- dry needling theory + clinical education
- laid back environment
- anatomical revision
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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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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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