Needle Pod 05: Crossfit, PT, & Dry Needling

from Needle Pod · host Paul Killoren & Elli Melrose

Elli 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

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