# DN : Dry Needling

- Link: https://sifsof.com/clinical-apps/dn-dry-needling/
- Published: 2019-08-29T07:42:26+00:00
- Author: Monica

**Dry needling** is a technique **[Physical Therapists](https://sifsof.com/product-category/doctor-specialties/physical-therapist/)**
use for the treatment of pain and movement impairs. It is basically the use of short,
thin, stainless steel needles. To penetrate the affected tendon tissue, tight areas
or knots in the muscles. Without the need to inject any medication or fluid.

###  **Which device is the most suitable for Dry Needling?**

 Our physical therapist doctor clients tend to opt for the linear [SIFULTRAS-5.31](https://sifsof.com/product/wireless-linear-probe-portable-ultrasound-scanner-sifultras-5-31/).

These needles allow nutrient rich blood to flow into the region that is suffering
from damage. DN is mainly used by physicians to manage [chronic pain](https://sifsof.com/clinical-apps/cp-chronic-pain/),
tendinopathy, Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) … Further, dry needling is designed
to relieve tightness and pain in muscles. Practitioners believe that inserting a
needle directly into a knot or pressure point will release tension in the surrounding
muscle.

DN works as a way for the physicians to guide the needles to the pressure points.
Also called trigger points, where they will do the best. Physical therapists apply
by the to the affected tendon, where a healthy tendon tissue provides once kind 
of signal. While unhealthy or damaged tissue provides another.

#### ** The primary aim is to relieve muscle pain and cramping, but it may also help to improve a person’s flexibility. **

 **Ultrasound **comes into the picture not only to visualize the trigger point, 
but also to increase the provability of the puncture treatment by visual verification.**
Ultrasound scanner** has become an indispensable tool.

 Moreover, in the past the physician had to rely on the patient for information 
about exactly where the problem was originating from. Given the fact that many patients
were provided with pain medication before palpation, this resulted in less accuracy
in terms of diagnosing specifically where the treatment should be delivered.

By using the **SIFULTRAS-5.31**, not only can **doctors and physical therapists**
precisely find the problem spot, they can also guide the needles directly to where
they are needed the most. This minimizes false positives, saves the patient time
and discomfort. And makes these kinds of procedures safer and more effective than
ever before.

DN is typically performed by: MSK or [Physical therapists](https://sifsof.com/product-category/doctor-specialties/physical-therapist/).

![Dry needling ultrasound scan](https://sifsof.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Dry-
needling-ultrasound-scan-1024x530.jpg)

 * ![wireless ultrasound scanner](https://sifsof.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/
   SIFULTRAS-5.42-double-head-wireless-ultrasound-300x300.webp)
 * Color Double Head Wireless Ultrasound Scanner SIFULTRAS-5.42 FDA
 * ![Linear Wireless Ultrasound Scanner SIFULTRAS-5.34 - Color Doppler main](https://
   sifsof.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Linear-color-portable-ultrasound-scanner-
   SIFULTRAS-5.34--300x300.jpg)
 * Linear Wireless Ultrasound Scanner SIFULTRAS-5.34 – Color Doppler
 * ![Wireless Linear Probe Ultrasound Scanner 7.5Mhz SIFULTRAS-5.31 main pic](https://
   sifsof.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/SIFULTRAS-5.31-Linear-Wireless-Ultrasound-
   Scanner-128E-300x300.jpg)
 * Wireless Linear Probe Ultrasound Scanner 7.5Mhz SIFULTRAS-5.31

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