DRY NEEDLING | Athletic Advantage Physical Therapy Allen, TX

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Restoring Movement. Relieving Pain

Experience AAPT’s Patented Dry Needling for Faster Recovery

A physical therapy service to help you recover faster and perform at your absolute best.

At Athletic Advantage Physical Therapy, we know the demands on the body require more than just rest. Our signature AAPT Point Reset—a patented dry needling method developed by Dr. Cody Johnson (U.S. Patent No. 10,751,249)—targets imbalances at the nerve level to help restore communication, relieve pain, and reset your system for optimal performance.

“We use a thin metal filament—what is traditionally called a needle, we call a point—to reset the communication of nerves that aren’t sending the correct signals,” says Dr. Johnson. “By restoring function at these points, we help bring the body back from a non-responsive state.”

This method has been practiced for over 12 years with consistent, effective results in restoring movement and enhancing function.

At AAPT, we believe nervous system imbalance disrupts movement and pain patterns—and addressing it at the source is what sets us apart. Dry needling is key to our success in treating patients of all types, helping them regain range of motion and prevent future injuries.

Why Dry Needling?

Pain from a small “tweak” or “strain” may seem harmless at first, but leaving it unaddressed can lead to bigger issues: weakness, limited range of motion, chronic pain, or even further injury.

Our patented dry needling method targets hypersensitive muscle regions that often go unnoticed but significantly impact performance. By releasing tension and restoring nervous system output, we help you return to full function—faster.

We also combine our needling method with:

Mechanical pressure (e.g., lacrosse ball)
Temperature contrast
Laser therapy
Electrical stimulation
Full range of motion joint work

When Should You Consider AAPT Dry Needling?

Recovering from injury
Experiencing chronic or unexplained pain
Preparing for a performance or active lifestyle
Seeking to improve range of motion or physical performance

Our physical therapists treat numerous conditions with dry needling including:

What to Expect During Treatment

Your first session includes a full movement evaluation and patient history. Based on our findings, we’ll craft a plan just for you—including dry needling and other hands-on therapies:

Joint mobilizations
Therapeutic exercise
Electrical stimulation
Laser therapy
Manual therapy

Wear comfortable clothes, drink plenty of water, and come ready to feel better. Dry needling is passive, so you can relax while we help restore your best movement.

Ready to Reset?

If you're in pain, recovering from an injury, or want to level up your performance, contact us to learn more about AAPT’s patented dry needling and our other non-invasive, drug-free treatments.