ALTA Physical Therapy and Pilates     |    February 2011   |
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I still remember my excitement the first day of training in Trigger Point Dry Needling (TDN). I was visibly buzzing. I was about to learn one of the most powerful soft-tissue techniques available to any health care provider. It was a landmark moment that forever changed how I treat patients.

 

I was one of the first 20 people in Colorado  trained in TDN and we were prepared to use each other as pin cushions for 3 days straight! As I sat in a room full of novice needlers (PTs and MDs), I wasn't sure if the buzz was nervous energy or if I knew in my heart that this was one of the most significant learning opportunities of my career. Maybe it was a bit of both.

 

A year later, after completing several courses and hundreds of treatment sessions, I became an advanced level practitioner.  I already had a Masters degree in Physical Therapy and my TDN training was the culmination of thousands of hours of study and practice. So, I went back to the clinic ready to needle everyone and everything I could get my hands on. I needled myself, my wife, my aunts and uncles, my mom and dad, my friends, my boss, my PCP, my dermatologist, my tax guy, my colleagues, and most significantly my mother in law (how many people wish they could do that?).

 

Reactions to TDN are as varied as the people I have treated.  On my treatment table I have seen people break down in tears, laugh uncontrollably, sweat, swear, get chilled, kick me, hit me, shake, fall asleep, and just lie there talking to me as if I was doing nothing to them. TDN has the potential to elicit just about any response you can imagine and these reactions carry with them strong benefits beyond the physical improvements. My wife cries almost every time I treat her as all of the emotional components of her injury come pouring out. Almost without exception she is pain free within a day or two. Is it magic?...

 

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are excited to be taking Level II of the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) in February. SFMA is a battery of tests to screen for stability and mobility issues throughout the body. With information from the screen, a therapist can treat problems early and effectively. Mike  and  

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Erin have had exciting results using the screen. John Tribbia, a professional trail runner, couldn't be happier. Equipped with exercises and knowledge, you too can have great results.

 

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Mark your calendars for March 3rd at 7:45 pm and head over to the

Colorado Athletic Club in Boulder.


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Erin Dunham

will be talking about Injury Prevention and Sports Performance. This is the first talk of a 3 part series that is sure to be full of great insights and useful information to keep you training injury free. The cost is $5 for members and $10 for non-members.  

Non-members will be able to check out the facility and pick up some 3 day passes to
experience the club whenever it's convenient. See you there.


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Mention ALTA Physical Therapy & Pilates at the Runner's Roost in Louisville and receive a 15% discount on your purchase. The staff at Runner's Roost is fabulous and they will definitely find the best shoe for you. Check out all the cool apparel as well.

 
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Erin Dunham will be at Runner's Roost doing mini evaluations on February 8th.  Call the store to schedule a visit.

303-926-7653

 

 

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