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The Importance of Anatomy to the Dry Needling Practice

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I was recently asked on a podcast a very interesting question. What are the requisite sets of knowledge and skills to be a safe and effective dry needler? It was a very interesting discussion where we discussed practice history, types of educational backgrounds and skills but my very fundamental and first clear line was a strong knowledge of anatomy and an appreciation for your patient’s anatomy.  The relevance of anatomy to the dry needling practice is even more important as we start placing needles 3-dimensionally into the body.  If you’re interested in this discussion you can check it out on The True North Podcast with Jaime Huestis.

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Top 3 Common Adverse Reactions When Being Dry Needled

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Dry needling is a technique that involves the insertion of fine monofilament needles into anatomic structures to stimulate the healing process, relieve pain, and increase function. While dry needling is generally considered safe and effective, there are some potential adverse reactions when being dry needled that patients should be aware may occur. This blog will discuss the top adverse events that can occur when receiving dry needling.

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Evaluating Fascial Manipulation for Treating Pain and Disability

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This article was sparked by a recent systematic review in an area I have been following for some time, Fascial Manipulation (FM).1  As clinicians, we all are in a never-ending search for treatments that add value to our patients, particularly when it comes to those in pain and struggling with their functional movement. It is …

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Superficial vs. Deep Dry Needling

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Superficial vs. Deep: Does it matter when dry needling? Dry needling is a commonly used intervention for the management of various painful conditions. Pain conditions can manifest in many forms. However, pain management is a common treatment goal when dry needling. The physiologic mechanisms at play, mechanisms of pain relief, and the overall efficacy of …

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6 Types of Dry Needling and How to Choose the Right One

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If I learned anything throughout my dry needling experiences, it’s this: all needling techniques are not created equal for all patients. These small instruments make a mighty impact on the body’s muscular, skeletal, endocrine and nervous systems and, when used properly, can yield incredible results in a short amount of time. However, using needles effectively requires intimate knowledge of anatomy and physiology as well as hands-on experience. To help you use needling as an agent for positive patient outcomes, I’d like to introduce you to a handful of dry needling techniques and give you guidelines on how to decide which kind is best for each unique patient.

She’s certified in dry needling! Find out how Jill uses dry needling in her clinical practice.

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Jill Wosmek has completed the dry needling certification and have received the SFDN designation! She has been part of our community for a long time and is dedicated to her work. She currently works in an integrated sports medicine clinic within Sports Academy and is part of the leadership to help influence and grow the clinic. …

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How does Jennifer use dry needling in her clinical practice?

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Jennifer Hallquist has been a physical therapist in Arizona since 2002 and has worked in a variety of settings. During her years of practice, she found that she really enjoyed and thrived in outpatient orthopedic settings the most. While working full time at an outpatient clinic, she started a private practice in 2014 called Lift …

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Dry Needling for Scar Treatment

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A recent publication has provided insight into one of the rationales for dry needling we discuss in our courses, treating scars. Scarring of the skin affects millions of patients and in sports medicine, we often deal with post-surgical scars with our patients.

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Dr. David Ehrmantraut completed the dry needling certification program and is SFDN Certified!

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He’s officially SFDN Certified! This month Dr. David Ehrmantraut has completed all of the requirements for our dry needling certification program, including multiple courses, case studies and exams, and has obtained the SFDN designation! Learn about Dr. Dave and how he uses the S&F Pentamodal Method in his practice and why he chose to get certified with …

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How Dr. Leslie uses dry needling and the Pentamodel Method.

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Dr. Leslie Churchill is a Chiropractor in Omaha, Nebraska at Mid City Chiropractic, a private clinic that she opened in 2006. She focuses on the treatment of musculoskeletal pain of the spine and extremities, with an emphasis on soft tissue manipulation, especially IASTM and dry needling. She treats a wide variety of different ages and …

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