Podcast
Needle Pod
Hosted by Paul Killoren & Elli Melrose · EN
Here to talk needles and nonsense. A perfect pod for DN pros who like science, stories, and small talk with a side of sarcasm.
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Needle Pod 13: Summer Injury Bingo
2w ago00:21:28Tap to summarizeSumma, summa, summa-time! Paul & Elli both just got back from their family summer vacays. Let's dial up some summer injury bingo and chat vacation & dry needling. TakeawaysSummer-specific injuriesImpact of summer activities on musculoskeletal healthChapters00:00 Summer Adventures and Injuries05:25 Pickleball and Other Summer Sports10:45 Vacation-Related Injuries15:00 Yard Work and Outdoor Activities18:59 Fitness and Training in the Summer21:03 NFL Athlete Recovery and Training23:25 CrossFit Games and Physical Therapy
Transcribe →Needle Pod 12: Needle Doubt
Jun 900:21:27Tap to summarizeThis episode covers dry needling skepticism from both patients and professionals. It delves into professional cynicism, research and evolution, clinical experimentation, intra-professional evidence debates, challenges in research, and patient perceptions. The discussion explores the nuances of research, evidence, and patient experiences related to dry needling.
Transcribe →Needle Pod 11: Ten less obvious products you need for DN
May 1200:22:04Tap to summarizeElli and Paul dig into the top 10 products (that you may not have initially thought of) to improve your dry needling sessions.
Transcribe →Needle Pod 10: Cervical Radics & DN
Apr 2800:28:27Tap to summarizeTalking through how dry needling can help cervical radiculopathy.
Transcribe →Needle Pod 09: Male Pelvic Chat
Mar 2400:33:28Tap to summarizeElli invites pelvic health PT pro & male pelvic course curator, April Dominick to the mic!
Transcribe →Needle Pod 08: Interviewing Paul
Mar 300:35:05Tap to summarizeElli brings some questions to get to know Paul
Transcribe →Needle Pod 07: Advanced & Pelvic DN Chat
Feb 1700:31:05Tap to summarizeElli and Paul are fresh off a weekend teaching Pelvic DN and Advanced DN, join their behind-the-scenes reflection sesh.
Transcribe →Needle Pod 06: Exercise, Loading, & Needles
Feb 1100:26:38Tap to summarizeAfter needling, exercise or rest? Can we load? Is it better?
Transcribe →Needle Pod 05: Crossfit, PT, & Dry Needling
Jan 2700:41:33Tap to summarizeElli and Paul welcome PT-fitness GOAT Mitch Babcock to discuss Crossfit, PT, and needling.TakeawaysFitness and CrossFit trends in physical therapyBlending barbell rehab with strength and conditioningThe evolution of physical therapy towards fitness and resilience Terminology shift for course categorizationImpact of dry needling on CrossFittersChapters00:00 The Rise of Fitness in Physical Therapy06:24 Owning and Operating CrossFit Fenton12:29 Deadlifting and Fitness in Clinical Practice18:04 First Experience with CrossFit23:39 Course Categorization33:21 Modalities and Patient Buy-In
Transcribe →Needle Pod 04: If You Couldn't Needle...
Dec 3000:15:23Tap to summarizeThe needle police say you are not allowed to use DN for ____. What would we struggle with the most?
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