Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Recall indications, contraindications, precautions and possible complications, and safety procedures for all reviewed body areas.

• Assess scenarios for appropriate patients and muscle targets for effective use of dry needling using evidence based rational to optimize clinical outcomes.
• Identify the complex neuroanatomy and common dysfunctions in the central and peripheral nervous system as it relates to pelvic health dysfunction and utility of dry needling in each.
• Verbalize safety considerations in the region of target tissues for treatment.
• Demonstrate safe and effective pre-treatment preparation including safety procedures, proper patient and practitioner positioning, and palpation of the target tissue.
• Demonstrate effective tap and advancement of the needle including proper direction and depth and placement in the target tissue.
• Demonstrates adherence to Clean Needling Technique.
• Assess appropriate clinical scenarios in which electrical stimulation in addition to dry needling to improve identified neuromuscular dysfunction.
• Recognize intervention strategies to minimize pain and optimize participation in meaningful occupations such as voiding and sexual activity.

Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.