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The Pros And Cons Of Dry Needling: An Expert Analysis

By Dr. JJ Thomas, DPT, MPT, CMTPT | November 20, 2021

Considering Dry Needling therapy as a recovery option? Naturally, you may be curious about the Pros and Cons of Dry Needling.  The term Dry Needling has gotten a lot of attention in recent years.  Dry Needling’s rise in popularity is due, in part, to an increase in: It’s an interesting term that often comes with […]

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Dry Needling for Myofascial Trigger Point Pain

By Dr. JJ Thomas, DPT, MPT, CMTPT | May 28, 2021

JJ was recently a co-author of an article published in the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy (IJSPT) co-authoring a piece focused on dry needling for myofascial trigger point pain. For more insight into her clinical commentary review the abstract below: Abstract:  Sports and orthopedic physical therapists have long used a multitude of techniques in […]

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JJ featured in FSBPT Competency Study

By Dr. JJ Thomas, DPT, MPT, CMTPT | May 28, 2021

Check out this article co-authored by Primal’s own JJ Thomas. She was featured as a task force member, and a key contributor to an FSBPT Competency study focused on Dry Needling. Check out the abstract below or click the link to review the full publication.  Abstract:  Dry needling is a skilled technique performed by a […]

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