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Frank Gargano
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Joined: Feb 14, 2020
Last seen: Jul 12, 2024
Topics: 0 / Replies: 52
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RE: needle disposal

I am not sure what state you are in but the majority allow you to close and lock the lid on the sharp's container and throw it away in the garbage lik...

3 years ago
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RE: NSIADs and Dry Needling

I do not know of research to address this specific topic but DN is a great anti-inflammatory especially for acute conditions. I do try to wean patien...

4 years ago
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RE: Needling around varicose veins

Hey Hong, You can needle around them with a small gauge and short-length needles to reduce inflammation but care must be taken not to directly needle ...

4 years ago
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RE: Scleroderma

I have not reviewed research related to the effectiveness of DN with Scleroderma- This does not mean it does not exist I just I have no experience in ...

4 years ago
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RE: PT Dry Neddling an OT Patient

No, from a clinical perspective I would not needle a patient that was not formally evaluated for the appropriateness, and safety of DN. From the b...

4 years ago
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RE: eloquis and dry needling

Sorry missed this one. I have been needling those patients for years without issue but this is something that if you have concern I would speak direc...

6 years ago
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RE: IDN and Bell's Palsy

Yes, i have been treating Bell's Palsy for years and results are honestly mixed. We go over needling of the facial nerve in the Advanced course with ...

6 years ago
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RE: Typical number of needles to use

Hi Phil, On day one up to 10 needles max is the guideline we use to assess patient tolerance and response. After that I would go back to your pre rea...

6 years ago
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RE: Cervical needling post radiation

I do not know if you are Advanced trained or not but needling the anterior points as described in the Advanced is important. Certainly the SCM is saf...

6 years ago
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RE: Plantar Fascia

That is a pretty open question to answer and more info is needed. Was there a trauma to the plantar foot, overuse, chronic, are there other medical co...

6 years ago
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