Dry Needling: What's the Point?

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This presentation was recorded at NATA 2022 in Philadelphia and featured in our 2023 Encore.

Abstract:
Dry needling is a treatment intervention that is gaining popularity in the US amongst a variety of health care practitioners, including athletic trainers.  Dry needling is a skilled intervention that inserts a thin monofilament needle/s to penetrate the skin and the underlying structures, stimulating underlying neural, muscular, and connective tissues.  This insertion creates a healing response within the tissue and can be used to treat a variety of neuromusculoskeletal conditions and assist in pain management.  In this lecture, we will explain the physiological pathways of dry needling, discuss safety concerns and demonstrate via video clinical application.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the science of dry needling and how it affects the body.
  • Explain the technique of using dry needling.
  • Describe different uses for dry needling while a patient is training.
  • Describe different uses for dry needling during the rehabilitation process.

Level:
Advanced

Domain(s):

  • Domain 1: Risk Reduction Wellness and Health Literacy
  • Domain 4: Therapeutic Intervention

CEUs:
1.0 Category A

Keywords: alternative treatment, holistic medicine, dry needling, pain management, rehabilitation

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Sue Falsone PT, DPT, MS, SCS, ATC, CSCS, COMT, FNAP

Sue Falsone PT, DPT, MS, SCS, ATC, CSCS, COMT, FNAP

Sue Falsone, PT, DPT, MS, SCS, ATC, CSCS, COMT, FNAP, is a nationally recognized leader in sports physical therapy, athletic training, and performance optimization. She is the President and Founder of Structure & Function Education and currently serves as the Director of Movement and Return to Performance for the Houston Texans. In addition, she owns Falsone Consulting and is an Associate Professor in the Athletic Training Programs at A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Health Sciences.

Dr. Falsone brings a wealth of experience from elite sport, having previously served as Head of Athletic Training and Sports Performance for the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team and as Head Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist for the Los Angeles Dodgers. She also held the role of Vice President of Performance Physical Therapy and Team Sports at Athletes’ Performance (now EXOS). Today, she continues to consult with professional athletes and organizations, helping bridge the gap between rehabilitation and high-level performance.

An accomplished author, Dr. Falsone wrote Bridging the Gap from Rehab to Performance, reflecting her expertise in transitioning athletes safely and effectively back to sport. She holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Daemen College, along with a Master of Science in Human Movement with a concentration in Sports Medicine from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Dr. Falsone is board certified as a Sports Clinical Specialist through the American Physical Therapy Association and holds multiple credentials across athletic training, strength and conditioning, and orthopedic manual therapy. She is also a registered yoga teacher, bringing a holistic and movement-focused approach to her work in human performance.

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