Dry Needling in Physical Therapy

Fit As A Fiddle

“What do you mean you’re going to poke me with needles?” You might ask this question if your medical professional believes that needles might help expedite your healing and recovery process from an injury. Typically people associate needles only with acupuncture. However, other medical professions use needles in different ways for different benefits.

Today our guest is Dr. Timothy Garrison. He is a Partner and Physical Therapist with several credentials behind his name including: DPT, CMTPT, FMS, AIB-VR, Body Q, Vest Cert. LV. 1. On today’s show he walks us through the basics of dry needling and how it relates to the practice of physical therapy. He dives into his own physical recovery with needle techniques and how he helps his patients every day. Tim has treated both surgical and non-surgical patients, with the goal of restoring maximum function so patients can return to their normal lives and activities. Tim takes pride in treating each patient individually, taking into consideration their lifestyle and prior level of function when creating a physical therapy treatment plan.

Tim Garrison has been practicing physical therapy in Maryland and California for over 21 years. After undergraduate Tim went on to get his Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Tim has treated a wide array of orthopedic conditions by working predominantly in an orthopedic and vestibular medicine setting. He has been specializing in vestibular care and concussions and has multiple certifications .

Tim has a special interest in running and treating the injured runner as well as shoe wear. Tim has completed one full marathon in 2017 exactly 2 years after his second ankle surgery for a severe injury. When not working, Tim enjoys spending time with his two sons snowboarding and also participates in adult soccer, running training, and is passionate about running races for charity.

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