DRY NEEDLING TERMS

Question 1

name this technique?

acts via the release of endorphins and serum cortisol via filiform needles tapped through the skin

Answer 1

dry needling

Question 2

name this technique?

achieves pain relief by creating balance in energy levels

Answer 2

acupuncture

Question 3

name this typical response?

needs minimal stimulation for large response

Answer 3

strong

Question 4

name this typical response?

typical/expected

Answer 4

average

Question 5

name this typical response?

little to no response

Answer 5

weak

Question 6

name this therapy?

massage
compression release
stretching

Answer 6

noninvasive manual therapy

Question 7

name this therapy?

deep dry needling
superficial dry needling
injection therapy

Answer 7

intramuscular manual therapy

Question 8

name this therapy?

tens
IFT
laser
ultrasound

Answer 8

electrophysical agents

Question 9

needle insertion directly to TP causes a small muscle contraction referred to as a local twitch response (LTR)

Answer 9

trigger point release

Question 10

stimulation of superficial A delta fibers in the skin

this effect can last for hours

Answer 10

analgesia

Question 11

what are the PENS parameters?

Answer 11

frequency between 2-4Hz for nociceptive pain conditions

release of endorphins and enkephalins

frequency between 80-100 Hz that release dynorphin, GABA

negative electrode in TP and positive electrode outside

bracket the TP