Dry Needling
in Manhattan NYC, Chatham, Wharton, & Boonton NJ, Darien, CT, & Rye, NY
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Dry needling involves the insertion of needles (without medication) into or around muscles, nerves, and connective tissues for management of pain and neuromuscular dysfunction. Dry needling differs from the practice of acupuncture in that the former is influenced by western anatomical landmarks and diagnostic frameworks, not Oriental medicine or the movement of energy along meridians. In practice, however, some of the techniques from dry needling and acupuncture may be similar even if their underlying rationale differs. Regardless, when employed as part of a comprehensive musculoskeletal treatment program, dry needling can help reduce pain and serve as a precursor to more active, exercise-based treatment approaches. The incorporation of dry needling into physical therapy practice varies by state so be sure to clarify that dry needling is indeed available to you if interested.
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Overhead Strength Progressions
1️⃣ Push-up to down dog
• Great tool to work into overhead positions with the hands remaining fixed on the ground.
• Self-limiting range of motion and speed for those with mobility or tolerance limitations.
• Promotes “active shoulder” positions with the reach.
2️⃣ 1/2 kneeling landmine press
• Half-kneeling position helps to constrain the hips/lumbar spine and promotes joint motion through the scapula and shoulder.
3️⃣ Tall kneeling alternating KB press
• Start position helps to limit lumbopelvic and lower body compensations seen with standing presses.
• This variant also mandates a high degree of trunk and unilateral upper extremity strength and coordination.
