Use Of Trigger Point Dry Needling

The therapies offers uses state-of-the art science, including dry needling. It is like acupuncture with the use of needles that uses mild electronic current to stimulate muscles in precise positions.

Dr. Jeff Roderick is an experienced chiropractor who is certified in the Active Release Technique and trained in the myofascial release modality. He also holds an official Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician designation. Over the course of his career, he has served as a chiropractic sports medicine physician at the Salt Lake City Olympics, the team physician for the Madison and South Fremont high schools, and a chiropractor with Madison Ridge Chiropractic. While working for Madison Ridge, Dr. Jeff Roderick earned special recognition for excellent service and dedication to the chiropractic profession from the Logan College of Chiropractic.

Plan includes and restarting PT. trigger point injections was administered on this visit at the bilateral L3-5 paravertebral and sacroiliac joint muscles.

In this academic journal Melanie Brown reports the benefits and experiences of using alternative and conventional methods to treat muscular skeletal pain. In this study Brown explains the methods people use to indicate what is going wrong or what is causing them problems and the methods they use in order to treat said ailment. Brown explains the methods and treatments used to treat muscular skeletal treatment, but she also shows the methods she used to collect the information. Brown used questionnaires, interviews,

Dry needling is currently one of the “scope of practice” battles encountered in the physical therapy profession. The “hot topic” is extremely controversial and is not only debated by physical therapists but by acupuncturists as well. The primary issue is whether dry needling should actually be considered under the physical therapists scope of practice. The controversial aspect arises because the dry needling technique is technically invasive because the skin is being punctured. Another issue that comes about this topic is the insufficient amount of research conducted. (Benefits/Side Effects) In addition, dry needling is also not currently included in the DPT programs curriculum. Therefore, those physical therapists who want to acquire this skill it is required to be learned in a continuing education course. Furthermore, there are currently only 18 locations in the United States that offer dry needling education to physical therapists. Another issue concerning dry needling is how this technique should be coded and billed. This being said, it is illegal for physical therapists in New York, Idaho, Tennessee, Hawaii, and South Dakota to perform dry needling in their practice. For example, Hawaii prohibits physical therapists from puncturing skin under any circumstances. Although, it is not considered illegal in the other states, it has not been confirmed as qualifying under the scope of practice by the state regulatory board. The APTA has even began to contact

The purpose of this strategic plan, is to provide a marketing strategy for the implementation of a dry needling (DN) program at ProActive clinic in Pearland, Texas and ultimately expand it to their other two clinics in Pasadena and Clearlake, Texas. The purpose of the DN program, is to provide DN services to the community of individuals that will benefit from this treatment technique, while decreasing their pain and improving their quality of life.

Various studies have been performed to determine the efficacy of myofascial trigger point release on relieving tension type headache intensity, frequency and duration. These studies have relied on subjective pain measurement such as a visual analogue scale (VAS) or the McGill Pain Questionnaire to determine effectiveness of a treatment as biochemical evidence in the form of precise molecular identification remains unclear.

Research was conducted using the WLU library website and the primo search engine. Articles were then found using keywords such as TENS, ultrasound and laser to conduct research on the various modalities that could be review for the assignment. After reviewing numerous articles, it became apparent that there were a sufficient number of articles regarding the transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) modality. The next step was to then come up with a relatively common that could be treated using the TENS modality. Again, by reviewing the relevant literature using keywords such as Injury and TENS modality. It was evident that a common injury managed using TENS was osteoarthritis and more specifically osteoarthritis of the knee. The next step was to again read the literature pertaining to osteoarthritis of the knee and management of it pain using the TENS modality. Upon reviewing the literature, a stand was taken on whether or not the use of TENS was effective or not. The stand taken in this paper was refuting the efficacy of TENS and that is not effective in managing pain with regard to

Dry needling is currently one of the “scope of practice” battles encountered in the physical therapy profession. The hot topic is extremely controversial and is not only debated by physical therapists, but by acupuncturists as well. The primary issue concerning dry needling is whether this technique fits within the Physical Therapist Scope of Practice. The controversial aspect emerges since dry needling is technically considered minimally invasive. Another issue that has appeared is the insufficient amount of research conducted. In addition, dry needling is not currently included in the DPT program curriculum. Therefore, physical therapists who want to acquire this skill are required to take a continuing education course. Furthermore, there are currently only 18 locations in the United States that offer dry needling education courses for physical therapists (APTA, 2012).

One of the many techniques we utilize in our clinic is the Graston Technique. This technique is a form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM). It allows us to effectively address issues with scar tissue, fascial restrictions, and range of motion. With the assistance of specially designed stainless steel instruments and appropriate therapeutic exercise, we are able to drastically reduce a patient’s overall treatment time, and we are able to foster a faster rehabilitation period. The Graston Technique’s unique approach to pain and injuries allows us to administer effective range of motion maintenance programs.

According to John Hopkins Medicine (n.d.), pain is an uncomfortable feeling that tells you something may be wrong. It can be fixed, throbbing, stabbing, aching, pinching, or described in many other ways. Pain is categorized as either acute or chronic. Acute pain is usually severe and brief, and is often a signal that your body has been injured. Chronic pain can vary from mild to severe and is there for long periods of time (John Hopkins Medicine, n.d). This paper will discuss a scenario that entails which person is experiencing the most pain, how two people can have the same procedure experience different levels of pain, factors that contribute to each person’s pain level, and two complementary/alternative methods of pain control.

Participants’ pain with low-laser therapy and exercise was a 32 out of a 0-100 pain scale. Participants’ pain with placebo and exercise was a 51 out of a 0-100 pain scale. The study also did a functional impairment test (the higher the score means the worse functioning) the low-laser therapy and exercise scored a 36 out of a 0-100 scale. The placebo and exercise scored 48 out of 0-100 on the functional impairment test. The study also tested the motion of active shoulder abduction; the low-laser therapy and exercise ranged at 79 degrees and placebo and exercise ranged at 70 degrees. There were some imitations to the study; they had very low quality of

Intramuscular injection is common yet a complex technique used to deliver medication deep into the large muscles of the body. Intra muscular injection route provides faster drug absorption than the subcutaneous route because the muscles have greater vascularity. There are several factors which influences person experiences of pain during Intra muscular injection for example anxiety, culture, age, gender, and expectation of pain relief. These factors may increase or decrease the experience of pain during Intra muscular injection. Also intramuscular injection are frequently referred to as to as a ‘basic skill’, but involve a complex series of consideration and decision relating to volume of injective, medication to be given , technique, site

Knygsand-Roenhoej and Maribo (2011) examined the effects of modified edema mobilization (MEM) treatment with MEM pump points (MPP) stimulation technique and compared it with the traditional edema technique for patients with subacute hand/arm edema. The effects were determined based on the outcome measures that includes reduction in edema and pain, active range of motion (AROM), and activities of daily living(ADL). It was hypothesized that modified MEM treatment will have better outcome measures compared to the traditional edema technique.

Wet-cupping has been used as an alternative treatment method throughout the world, especially in Asia, the Middle East and Europe. The main purpose of this therapy is to precipitate the circulation of blood and to remove blood-stasis and waste from the body(Kim, 2011). Benefits of Cupping: By creating suction and negative pressure, cupping has been found to affect the body up to four inches into the tissues, which is used to treat muscle pain and spasms, drain excess fluids and toxins, loosen adhesions, connective tissue and stubborn knots in soft tissue, stimulate blood circulation and bring blood flow to nourish stagnant muscles and skin, enhance the flow of energy, stimulate the peripheral nervous system, activate the lymphatic system, clear colon blockages, help activate and clear the arteries, veins, and capillaries, and improve varicose veins. Cupping draws the inflammation out, yet does not add to