DERMONEUROMODULATION 2 DAY COURSE OUTLINE

DNM for the whole body has been traditionally taught by Diane Jacob over 3.5 days, however with extensive pre-reading and pre-course online lectures that we provide, you can develop a good understanding of the model on the 2 day course.  Teaching experience has highlighted that different groups move at different speeds during practicals. The major techniques will be practiced with a focus on the key areas that group participants usually work with. If needed any additional techniques will be demonstrated for participants to practice post course.

The original full 3.5 day DNM PDF manual from Diane Jacobs will be available for each participant. Each participant will also be provided with a  course outline and physical manual for this 2 day course for participants to follow and take notes.

COURSE DETAILS:

Mandatory Pre-course Learning Material:

1. Pain Neuroscience Lecture /Video
2. Pain Loops Poster – explanation of how to use this with clients
3. Introduction to the concepts behind DNM/Video with emphasis on pre-course revision of cutaneous neural anatomy

We highly recommend that you also purchase Diane Jacobs Dermo Neuro Modulating Manual available on Amazon in both Hardcover and Kindle formats which is an invaluable resource both for therapists and clients:

Dermo Neuro Modulating: Manual Treatment for Peripheral Nerves and Especially Cutaneous Nerves eBook : Jacobs, Diane: Amazon.com.au: Kindle Store

 

 

DAY 1 DNM COURSE:

Back , Pelvis & Hips (Lower leg demonstration pending time)

8.30am – 10.30 am

Revision Lecture (30 mins) : The Skin Is The Outside of The Brain

1. DNM works in the nervous system via the skin: Introduction to the use of Dycem for skin grip and skin stretching techniques.
2. Neurology of the Low Back, Pelvis and Hips- Highlighting the forgotten cutaneous nerves

Demonstration & Practice:

Dorsal Spine/Trunk

Dorsal Cutaneous Nerve techniques of the Upper & Lower Dorsal Spine:

• Sitting
• Prone
• Side-lye
• Supine

Lateral Cutaneous Nerves of trunk T 3-12.

10.30am – 11.00am: Break

11.00- 1pm: Demonstration & Practice

Postero-Lateral Pelvis – Sidelying and Supine

• Superior Cluneal Nerve
• Medial Cluneal Nerve
• Iliohypogastric Nerve

1.00 pm -1.45 pm Lunch

1.45 pm – 3.30pm Demonstration & Practice

Anterior Pelvis – Supine

• Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve
• Ilioinguinal Nerve
• Obturator Nerve
• Inferior Cluneal Nerve

Inner & Posterior Thigh – Prone

• Coccyx- Medial Cluneal & Coccygeal Nerves
• Posterior Cutaneous Nerve of the Thigh

3.30 pm – 3.45pm Break

4.00pm – 5.00pm Demonstration (and Practice)

Nerves of the:

• Knee
• Lower leg
• Foot

Q&A

Finish 5.00pm

REMINDER TO REVIEW NECK AND ARM ANATOMY PRIOR TO DAY 2 

DAY 2 DNM COURSE: NECK & ARM

CERVICAL PLEXUS

Dorsal rami of spinal nerves that innervate posterior structures of the spine and skin over the back of the head and neck.

Overview and treatment of nerves of the cervical plexus. Entrapment possibilities are considered. Although cutaneous nerves are considered and targeted, deeper nerves may well be affected also.

8.30 am Supine Techniques

• Occipital Nerves – C2 nerve roots (Torque & Balloon techniques)
• Dorsal cutaneous Rami of neck C3-4
• Superficial Cervical Plexus : Supraclavicular nerves ,C3 nerve roots (x3 techniques)

Prone Techniques

• Dorsal cutaneous Rami of neck C 3-T1 ( x2 techniques)

10.30 am Break

11.00 am BRACHIAL PLEXUS: SHOULDER & ARM TECHNIQUES

INFERIOR SHOULDER

• Intercostobrachial Nerve T2
• Axillary Nerve C5/6

ANTERIOR SHOULDER

• Supraclavicular Nerve C3
• Intercostobrachial Nerve T2
• Supraclavicular Nerve C3 + Lateral Cutaneous Nerve of Arm (x 2 techniques)

1.00 pm Lunch

2.00 pm POSTERIOR SHOULDER

• Suprascapular Nerve C5/6
• Suprascapular Nerve C5/6 – Inferior branch
• Posterior Supraclavicular Nerve C3
• Dorsal Scapular Nerve C 3/4/5

 

CUTANEOUS NERVES OF ARM AND HAND

• General directional preference techniques
• Posterior cutaneous nerve of upper arm
• Elbow
• Forearm

 

HANDS

• Directional Preferences
• Median Nerve
• General Fanning of Hand Nerves

Q&A

5.00 pm: Finish