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What Does Dry Needling Do? A Physical Therapist’s Perspective

By Dr. Mark Boutros, PT, DPT, CFMT | May 13, 2025

Just as you would see a cardiologist for a heart condition, physical therapists are the movement specialists for all kinetic conditions. Among our arsenal of techniques to restore optimal movement, dry needling stands out as a powerful intervention for addressing muscle pain and movement dysfunction when combined with appropriate exercise. As physical therapists trained in […]

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Rehabilitation Strategies for Athletes Recovering from ACL Tears

By Dr. Mark Boutros, PT, DPT, CFMT | April 2, 2025

Fact Checked By: Dr. JJ Thomas, DPT, CMTPT, FDNS “There is no ghost so difficult to lay as the ghost of an injury” – Alexander Smith Knee injuries are among the most common serious injuries, accounting for 60% of high school sport-related surgeries1. The majority of ACL injuries have been described as occurring without athlete-to-athlete […]

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