<![CDATA[Needle Pod]]>Here to talk needles and nonsense. A perfect pod for DN pros who like science, stories, and small talk with a side of sarcasm.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:10:51 GMTTue, 04 Nov 2025 17:34:21 GMT60Paul Killoren & Elli Melrose<p>Here to talk needles and nonsense. A perfect pod for DN pros who like science, stories, and small talk with a side of sarcasm.</p>episodicPaul Killoren & Elli Melrosedptwithneedles@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Needle Pod 12: Needle Doubt]]>This episode covers dry needling skepticism from both patients and professionals. It delves into professional cynicism, research and evolution, clinical experimentation, intra-professional evidence debates, challenges in research, and patient perceptions. The discussion explores the nuances of research, evidence, and patient experiences related to dry needling.

]]>61a43f6e-0131-422a-90fb-f99a49740cfcTue, 09 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>This episode covers dry needling skepticism from both patients and professionals. It delves into professional cynicism, research and evolution, clinical experimentation, intra-professional evidence debates, challenges in research, and patient perceptions. The discussion explores the nuances of research, evidence, and patient experiences related to dry needling.</p>no00:21:27Needle Pod 12: Needle Doubtfull<![CDATA[Needle Pod 11: Ten less obvious products you need for DN]]>Elli and Paul dig into the top 10 products (that you may not have initially thought of) to improve your dry needling sessions.

]]>11e5968b-6a57-4996-b7c5-3b51043c45d7Tue, 12 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>Elli and Paul dig into the top 10 products (that you may not have initially thought of) to improve your dry needling sessions.</p>no00:22:04Needle Pod 11: Ten less obvious products you need for DNfull<![CDATA[Needle Pod 10: Cervical Radics & DN]]>Talking through how dry needling can help cervical radiculopathy.

]]>0876a10b-ba1b-425f-8833-b6c761382fe2Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT<p>Talking through how dry needling can help cervical radiculopathy.</p>no00:28:27Needle Pod 10: Cervical Radics & DNfull<![CDATA[Needle Pod 09: Male Pelvic Chat]]>Elli invites pelvic health PT pro & male pelvic course curator, April Dominick to the mic!

]]>f0d3d5af-1d33-494b-a8f3-4bd329cf55d7Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT<p>Elli invites pelvic health PT pro &amp; male pelvic course curator, April Dominick to the mic!</p>no00:33:28Needle Pod 09: Male Pelvic Chatfull<![CDATA[Needle Pod 08: Interviewing Paul]]>Elli brings some questions to get to know Paul

]]>63a24906-e748-4dd9-918a-bcf7c879c0e9Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>Elli brings some questions to get to know Paul</p>no00:35:05Needle Pod 08: Interviewing Paulfull<![CDATA[Needle Pod 07: Advanced & Pelvic DN Chat]]>Elli and Paul are fresh off a weekend teaching Pelvic DN and Advanced DN, join their behind-the-scenes reflection sesh.

]]>bfacb01c-b727-4da0-be3a-5b1a415b00f9Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>Elli and Paul are fresh off a weekend teaching Pelvic DN and Advanced DN, join their behind-the-scenes reflection sesh.</p>no00:31:05Needle Pod 07: Advanced & Pelvic DN Chatfull<![CDATA[Needle Pod 06: Exercise, Loading, & Needles]]>After needling, exercise or rest? Can we load? Is it better?

]]>4d7f81bc-2b22-4b06-87de-38893760e29cWed, 11 Feb 2026 18:33:28 GMT<p>After needling, exercise or rest? Can we load? Is it better?</p>no00:26:38Needle Pod 06: Exercise, Loading, & Needlesfull<![CDATA[Needle Pod 05: Crossfit, PT, & Dry Needling]]>Elli and Paul welcome PT-fitness GOAT Mitch Babcock to discuss Crossfit, PT, and needling.

Takeaways

  • Fitness and CrossFit trends in physical therapy
  • Blending barbell rehab with strength and conditioning
  • The evolution of physical therapy towards fitness and resilience Terminology shift for course categorization
  • Impact of dry needling on CrossFitters

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Rise of Fitness in Physical Therapy
  • 06:24 Owning and Operating CrossFit Fenton
  • 12:29 Deadlifting and Fitness in Clinical Practice
  • 18:04 First Experience with CrossFit
  • 23:39 Course Categorization
  • 33:21 Modalities and Patient Buy-In
]]>2b6caa84-daf7-4491-8ce0-3eedebaf5f18Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:00:00 GMT<p>Elli and Paul welcome PT-fitness GOAT Mitch Babcock to discuss Crossfit, PT, and needling.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Fitness and CrossFit trends in physical therapy</li><li>Blending barbell rehab with strength and conditioning</li><li>The evolution of physical therapy towards fitness and resilience Terminology shift for course categorization</li><li>Impact of dry needling on CrossFitters</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Rise of Fitness in Physical Therapy</li><li>06:24 Owning and Operating CrossFit Fenton</li><li>12:29 Deadlifting and Fitness in Clinical Practice</li><li>18:04 First Experience with CrossFit</li><li>23:39 Course Categorization</li><li>33:21 Modalities and Patient Buy-In</li></ul>no00:41:335Needle Pod 05: Crossfit, PT, & Dry Needlingfull<![CDATA[Needle Pod 03: The TJ Watt Episode]]>Dry needling has been in the headlines for a very unfortunate reason. Paul & Ellli mic up for this bonus episode to discuss everything we know (and a lot we don't) about the TJ Watt dry needling injury.

Cummings M, Ross-Marrs R, Gerwin R. Pneumothorax Complication of Deep Dry Needling Demonstration. Acupuncture in Medicine. 2014;32(6):517-519. doi:10.1136/acupmed-2014-010659

]]>2f13b9c7-9009-479c-a95d-8c1201caf7aaWed, 17 Dec 2025 18:38:22 GMT<p>Dry needling has been in the headlines for a very unfortunate reason. Paul &amp; Ellli mic up for this bonus episode to discuss everything we know (and a lot we don't) about the TJ Watt dry needling injury.<br /><br />Cummings M, Ross-Marrs R, Gerwin R. Pneumothorax Complication of Deep Dry Needling Demonstration. <i>Acupuncture in Medicine</i>. 2014;32(6):517-519. doi:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://doi.org/10.1136/acupmed-2014-010659" target="_blank">10.1136/acupmed-2014-010659</a></p>no00:26:243Needle Pod 03: The TJ Watt Episodefull<![CDATA[Needle Pod 04: If You Couldn't Needle...]]>The needle police say you are not allowed to use DN for ____. What would we struggle with the most?

]]>158fefc8-1fc2-47ed-abe5-0f5b5edb896dTue, 30 Dec 2025 17:30:00 GMT<p>The needle police say you are not allowed to use DN for ____. What would we struggle with the most?</p>no00:15:234Needle Pod 04: If You Couldn't Needle...full<![CDATA[Needle Pod 02: The Cringe Episode]]>Let's talk the cringier side of needling...

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7015026/pdf/ijspt-15-103.pdf

]]>7641933e-6156-40f4-9969-9c220f6888ecTue, 16 Dec 2025 17:30:00 GMT<p>Let's talk the cringier side of needling...</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7015026/pdf/ijspt-15-103.pdf" target="_blank">https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7015026/pdf/ijspt-15-103.pdf</a></p>no00:20:012Needle Pod 02: The Cringe Episodefull<![CDATA[Needle Pod 01: Meet the Pod Squad]]>Elli and Paul tap in for the first needle pod! Listen in for Elli's for needle course experience, a day in the life of travel to teach, and best/worst teaching experiences.

]]>9fd81ce2-39d4-4719-a12a-2ab63d744ef8Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:30:00 GMT<p>Elli and Paul tap in for the first needle pod! Listen in for Elli's for needle course experience, a day in the life of travel to teach, and best/worst teaching experiences.</p>no00:31:581Needle Pod 01: Meet the Pod Squadfull