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Functional Dry Needling (FDN) Therapy

Solutions and Treatments

Functional Dry Needling (FDN) is effective as a treatment for muscular tightness and spasm which commonly occurs with acute injuries or chronic pain, such as neck or low back pain, running injuries, shoulder tendonitis or other injuries. Muscular tightness and spasm can irritate nerves and inhibit the muscle’s ability to relax.

 

With FDN treatment, a specially trained physical therapist inserts small, thin needles into the spasm or trigger point. When the needles are inserted, the muscles contract and release, allowing for improved flexibility, muscle function, and decreased spasms.  The primary goal of FDN is to desensitize hypersensitive muscles.

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FDN Can be helpful for many conditions including, but not limited to any of the following:

  • Carpal Tunnel/Hand pain

  • Erectile Dysfunction

  • Foot Pain 

  • Groin Strain

  • Hamstring Issues

  • Headache

  • Hip Pain

  • ITB Syndrome

  • Knee Pain

  • Muscular Hematoma

  • Neck / Cervical Pain

  • Low Back Pain

  • Osteoarthritis

  • Patello-femoral Syndrome

  • Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

  • Piriformis Syndrome

  • Plantar Fasciitis

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis

  • Sprains and Strains

  • Sciatica

  • Shin Splints 

  • Shoulder Impingement Syndrome

  • Spinal pain

  • Shoulder/Rotator Cuff

  • Tendonitis

  • Tennis  /Golfer’s Elbow

  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

If you are experiencing any of these conditions or have not had success with previous treatments for your pain, dry needling may be an option for you. We encourage you to consult with your physician regarding a referral for physical therapy to include dry needling. Call us at Physical Therapy Partners, Inc. 410.884.4111 to schedule an evaluation or to add FDN as an adjunct to your present PT services.  

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What our Customers Say

“I highly recommend Physical Therapy Partners.  Tricia really listened to my therapy goals and created an individualized, evidence-based treatment plan that has me feeling so much better and much more in control of my health.  Everyone at the office practices COVID-safety protocols respectfully and the office staff are very professional and kind.  I would definitely go back to Tricia and the Physical Therapy Partners team again without hesitation!”

~ Rachel Thompson

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