CEU Course: Sports Dry Needling System - Lower Extremity

Cabarete, Dominican Republic

 

Join Toucan Abroad and Global Physio Training (GPT) for an immersive 5-day, 20 CEU Sports Dry Needling course set in Cabarete, Dominican Republic—a vibrant beach town known for its warm waters, laid-back atmosphere, and active outdoor lifestyle.

Mornings are focused on small-group instruction and labs where you’ll learn advanced dry needling techniques for the lower extremity. Afternoons shift gears into exploration and adventure: hiking to waterfalls, riding horses through the jungle, sailing along the coast on a catamaran, or simply enjoying Cabarete’s golden beaches.

This collaboration brings together GPT’s expertise in advanced clinical education with Toucan Abroad’s experience in creating immersive, high-quality international programs that combine professional growth with cultural experiences.

 

Key Information

  • Location: Cabarete, Dominican Republic (Beachfront 4-star hotel)

  • Dates: March 1 – 5, 2026 (4 nights, 5 days)

  • Course Name: Sports Dry Needling System – Lower Extremity

  • CEUs: 20 CEUs

  • Price: $2,235 shared room / $2,495 private room

What’s Included

Education & Professional Development

  • 20 CEUs through Global Physio Training

  • All course materials, lab supplies, and equipment needed for dry needling practice

  • Small-group, hands-on instruction each morning

  • Certificate of completion for licensed PTs and SPTs

Excursions & Cultural Experiences

Each afternoon after the morning workshops, you’ll join three included group excursions. Depending on weather and local conditions, these may include:

  • Guided waterfall hikes through the jungle

  • Horseback riding in the Dominican countryside

  • Catamaran sailing with opportunities to swim and snorkel

  • Surf lessons at a beginner-friendly surf beach

The exact excursions will be confirmed closer to departure, but you can count on three organized activities during the week plus additional free time to enjoy Cabarete’s beaches, local shops, and cafes.

Lodging & Meals

  • 4 nights in a beachfront 4-star hotel (private or shared room options)

  • Breakfast and lunch daily

  • Welcome dinner on the first night and farewell dinner on the last night

Transportation

  • Roundtrip airport transfers to and from Puerto Plata (POP) on arrival and departure day

  • Transportation for organized excursions and activites

What’s Not Included:

  • International flights

  • Travel insurance

  • Dinners on free nights and any personal spending

CEU Course Content

Sports Dry Needling System – Lower Extremity (SDNS LE)

Course Description:
Dry Needling for acute and subacute lower extremity conditions in athletic populations with multimodal combined approach with manual therapy and corrective exercise.

Course Objectives

Cognitive (Knowledge-Based) Objectives

1. Remembering/Understanding

  • Recall the anatomical structures, neurophysiological principles, and safety considerations for dry needling in acute/subacute lower extremity conditions.

  • Describe the evidence-based indications, contraindications, and precautions for dry needling in athletic populations.

2. Applying/Analyzing

  • Apply knowledge of trigger point referral patterns and motor dysfunction to select appropriate dry needling sites for common lower extremity conditions (e.g., hamstring strains, Achilles tendinopathy, patellofemoral pain).

  • Analyze case studies to determine when dry needling should be integrated with manual therapy and corrective exercise for optimal outcomes.

Psychomotor (Skill-Based) Objectives

3. Applying/Creating

  • Demonstrate safe and effective dry needling techniques (e.g., pistoning, electrical stimulation) for lower extremity muscles in an acute/subacute athletic population.

  • Design a combined treatment plan integrating dry needling, manual therapy (e.g., joint mobilization, soft tissue work), and corrective exercise (e.g., neuromuscular re-education, strength/control drills).

Affective (Attitude-Based) Objective

4. Evaluating

  • Assess patient response to dry needling and adjust treatment parameters (depth, dosage, adjunct therapies) based on clinical feedback and functional progress.

Optional Advanced Objective

5. Creating/Evaluating

  • Develop a treatment plan for athletes post-dry needling, incorporating objective measures (e.g., strength, mobility, pain monitoring) and sport-specific demands.