Needle Pod

Paul Killoren & Elli Melrose
  • 4.5 (2)
  • Alternative Health

Here to talk needles and nonsense. A perfect pod for DN pros who like science, stories, and small talk with a side of sarcasm.

  1. Sep 29

    Needle Pod 16: How to Research DN in 2026

    You're wanting to stay on the pulse of new dry needling research and it's the age of AI. Hear how Paul & Elli are digging into the ever-growing DN literature data set in 2026.

  2. Sep 1

    Needle Pod 15: Throwers & Needling

    Terry Phillips PT, DPT has worked almost exclusively with throwers for over a decade, and he recently added dry needling to the toolbox. Paul invites him to the pod to ask all the needling questions relating the throwing athletes. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Needling for Throwers01:25 Terry's Experience and Practice03:13 Common Conditions and Treatments for Throwers08:35 Shoulder Strengthening and Recovery16:21 Impact of Early Specialization on Young Athletes23:16 Post-Needling Activities and Recovery

  3. Aug 18

    Needle Pod 14: BTS at the CrossFit Games

    They are the fittest humans on earth undergoing the most intense competition of the year, so what does medical and recovery care at the CrossFit Games look like? And what tools do they use? Dr. Brandon Wen was a part of the Onward Physical Therapy team BTS this year and joins the pod to answer all our questions.

  4. Aug 4

    Needle Pod 13: Summer Injury Bingo

    Summa, summa, summa-time! Paul & Elli both just got back from their family summer vacays. Let's dial up some summer injury bingo and chat vacation & dry needling. Takeaways Summer-specific injuriesImpact of summer activities on musculoskeletal health Chapters 00:00 Summer Adventures and Injuries05:25 Pickleball and Other Summer Sports10:45 Vacation-Related Injuries15:00 Yard Work and Outdoor Activities18:59 Fitness and Training in the Summer21:03 NFL Athlete Recovery and Training23:25 CrossFit Games and Physical Therapy

  5. Jun 9

    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.

  6. May 12

    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.

  7. Apr 28

    Needle Pod 10: Cervical Radics & DN

    Talking through how dry needling can help cervical radiculopathy.

  8. Mar 24

    Needle Pod 09: Male Pelvic Chat

    Elli invites pelvic health PT pro & male pelvic course curator, April Dominick to the mic!

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About

Here to talk needles and nonsense. A perfect pod for DN pros who like science, stories, and small talk with a side of sarcasm.

Information

  • Creator
    Paul Killoren & Elli Melrose
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Paul Killoren & Elli Melrose
  • Show Website
    Needle Pod

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