Specialty physical therapy Services
Trigger Point DrY NEEDLING
Richmond Physical Therapy offers trigger point dry needling (TDN) for myofascial trigger points. Trigger points are “knots” in your muscles that may cause increased pain. Dry needling is a treatment technique in which a physical therapist inserts a very thin needle into a trigger point to release it.
These trigger points can arise in muscles in variety of orthopedic conditions, and can cause limited mobility and strength as well as persistent pain.
The release of a trigger point with TDN will increase blood flow, oxygen, and elevate the pH level in the affected muscle.
This can relieve both local and referred pain and improve function, and TDN can be used to assist in the treatment for a variety of both acute and chronic conditions. Dry needling is a separate and different treatment from acupuncture and specifically used to treat trigger points.
Your physical therapist will perform a full musculoskeletal evaluation to determine if TDN will be beneficial for you. TDN may be used as an individual treatment but is often used in conjunction with other physical therapy interventions.
Ask your physical therapist or contact us at (804)340-1193 to see if dry needling is appropriate for you.
All Speciality Services
Dry Needling
A treatment technique in which a physical therapist inserts a very thin needle into a trigger point to release it.
Custom Orthotics
An examination of a patient’s foot anatomy and gait analysis to determine and craft custom orthotics for renewed support.
Manual therapy
Specialized hands on treatment and techniques within biopsychosocial framework including maofacial release, soft tissue mobilization, and more.
Fall Risk Prevention
A tailored treatment plan following a patient evaluation containing exercises that will improve balance and mobility including balance training, strength training, gait training, and more.
Work Related Injuries
Techniques including therapeutic exercises and joint mobilization are used to heal and restore the injured area, while also improving strength and flexibility.
Vestibular/Balance Training
(Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy, VRT)
A series of exercises that help to improve balance and dizziness including eye tracking, habituation, motion-sensitivity, gaze stabilization, and more.