Dry Needling in Allen, TX
Summary
Athletic Advantage Physical Therapy offers dry needling in Allen, TX as one of the treatment tools that may be incorporated into an individualized physical therapy plan.
Using a thin, sterile filament, dry needling can target specific areas of muscle tension and sensitivity that may be contributing to pain or limiting movement.
At AAPT, dry needling isn't treated as a stand-alone solution. It's used when appropriate based on your evaluation and may be combined with hands-on physical therapy, therapeutic exercise, mobility work and other treatment techniques to help you move better and get back to what you want to do.
Key Takeaways
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AAPT offers dry needling as part of individualized physical therapy at our Allen, TX clinic.
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Dry needling uses a thin, sterile filament with no medication or injection.
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Treatment may target tight or sensitive areas of muscle that may be contributing to pain or restricted movement.
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Dry needling is different from acupuncture in its clinical approach and how it is used within physical therapy.
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AAPT may combine dry needling with manual therapy, exercise, mobility work and other treatment techniques based on your evaluation.
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AAPT founder Dr. Cody Johnson, PT, DPT, ATC developed POINT RESET® physical therapy services through years of clinical work with dry needling, the nervous system and movement.
What Is Dry Needling?
Dry needling is a treatment technique physical therapists may use to address tight, sensitive or restricted areas of muscle.
A thin, sterile filament is inserted into a specific area identified during your physical therapy evaluation. No medication is injected, which is where the term “dry” needling comes from.
But at AAPT, the goal isn't simply to needle wherever you hurt.
We look at how you're moving, where you may be compensating and what may be contributing to the problem before deciding whether dry needling belongs in your treatment plan.
Because where you feel the pain doesn't always tell the whole story.
Signs You Might Benefit From Dry Needling
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You're recovering from an injury and want to speed up how quickly tight, guarded muscle tissue around the injury releases, rather than waiting for it to resolve on its own.
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You're dealing with chronic or unexplained pain that hasn't responded to rest, stretching, or general exercise alone.
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You're preparing for a performance, competition, or an active lifestyle and want to address tight spots before they turn into a bigger problem mid-season. A Dance Screening or Sports Screening can help identify those tight spots before they become a bigger issue.
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You're working to improve range of motion or overall physical performance and a specific muscle or joint consistently feels restricted no matter how much you stretch it.
What to Expect During Dry Needling at AAPT
Before using dry needling, your physical therapist will evaluate what's bothering you and how you're moving.
If dry needling is appropriate, a thin, sterile filament is used to access specific areas identified during your evaluation.
Some people feel very little during treatment. Others may experience a brief twitch, pressure or ache in the muscle. Mild soreness afterward can also occur, similar to how a muscle may feel after exercise.
Most importantly, we don't stop with the needle.
Depending on your needs, treatment may also include:
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Manual therapy
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Joint mobility work
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Therapeutic exercise
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Strengthening
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Mobility exercises
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Electrical stimulation
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Laser therapy
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Mechanical pressure
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Movement retraining
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An individualized home program
The combination depends on what we find during your evaluation and what you're trying to get back to doing.
Dry Needling and POINT RESET®
Dry needling has been an important part of the development of AAPT's approach to physical therapy.
AAPT founder Dr. Cody Johnson, PT, DPT, ATC developed POINT RESET® physical therapy services through years of clinical work with dry needling, the nervous system and movement.
The name comes from the use of a thin metal filament, a “point”, which may be used to access specific areas identified during treatment. POINT RESET® builds on this concept as part of an individualized physical therapy approach designed to address areas of imbalance and support nerve communication and movement.
POINT RESET® isn't something every patient automatically receives, and dry needling isn't used simply because an area hurts.
Your therapist first looks at how you're moving, where you may be compensating and what may be contributing to the problem. From there, treatment is built around what we find and what you're trying to get back to doing.
Visit our POINT RESET® page to learn more about Cody's approach and how it may be incorporated into physical therapy at AAPT.
Patient Testimonials
“After Point reset it took the pain away instantly...”
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Why Choose Athletic Advantage Physical Therapy
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We look at more than the tight spot: Where you're feeling pain doesn't always tell us everything. We look at how you're moving and what may be contributing to the problem.
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Dry needling is part of a plan—not the plan: We incorporate it when appropriate alongside movement, exercise and other physical therapy techniques.
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Your treatment is individualized: Not every patient needs dry needling, and not everyone who receives it needs the same treatment.
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Home of POINT RESET® physical therapy services: AAPT founder Dr. Cody Johnson, PT, DPT, ATC developed POINT RESET® as part of AAPT's approach to physical therapy.
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We understand athletes and active patients: Sports and dance are important specialties at AAPT, and our treatment considers what your body needs to do outside the clinic.
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We're one clinic and one team: AAPT is an independent physical therapy clinic in Allen, TX. We get to know our patients and what they're working to get back to doing.
Contact Us
Phone: (214) 383 0623
Fax: (800) 213 4413
820 S Alma Drive, Suite 110
Allen, TX 75013
contact@aaphysicaltherapy.com
Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:00AM - 5:30PM
Tuesday, Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:30PM
Saturday: 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Sunday: Closed
Insurance & Payment Options
Athletic Advantage Physical Therapy is in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield and Medicare. We also offer self-pay options.
Coverage, copays, deductibles and referral requirements can vary by individual plan, so we recommend confirming your benefits before treatment.
Visit our Insurance & Fees page for additional information, or contact our team with questions before your first appointment.
Ready to See if Dry Needling Is Right for You?
You don't have to know whether you need dry needling before scheduling. Tell us what's bothering you, what you're having trouble doing and what you want to get back to. We'll start there.
Call (214) 383-0623 or contact Athletic Advantage Physical Therapy to schedule an evaluation at our Allen, TX clinic.
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