Lodestar PT, Author at Lodestar Physical Therapy

How Physical Therapy Helps Teen Athletes Prevent Injuries and Perform Better

Teen athletes train hard, compete often, and push their bodies to improve. While sports are great for physical and mental health, they also come with a higher risk of injury—especially during growth spurts. Physical therapy plays an important role in helping teen athletes stay healthy, recover properly, and perform at their best. Common Injuries in […]

Dry Needling for Lifters and Athletes: Evidence-Backed Benefits in Murray, Utah

Dry Needling / Lodestar PT

What is Dry Needling? Dry Needling (DN) is a physical-therapy technique in which trained therapists insert very thin, solid filaments (needles) into muscle tissue — specifically into myofascial “trigger points,” tight or hypersensitive bands of muscle. PubMed+2ScienceDirect+2Unlike acupuncture, dry needling does not involve inserting needles to influence traditional acupuncture meridians, but rather focuses on musculoskeletal

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