Paul Killoren & Elli Melrose

Needle Pod

Health EN ↓ 12 episodes

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

Author

Paul Killoren & Elli Melrose

Episodes

Needle Pod 12: Needle Doubt 09.06.2026 21:27

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.

Needle Pod 11: Ten less obvious products you need for DN 12.05.2026 22:04

Elli and Paul dig into the top 10 products (that you may not have initially thought of) to improve your dry needling sessions.

Needle Pod 10: Cervical Radics & DN 28.04.2026 28:27

Talking through how dry needling can help cervical radiculopathy.

Needle Pod 09: Male Pelvic Chat 24.03.2026 33:28

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

Needle Pod 08: Interviewing Paul 03.03.2026 35:05

Elli brings some questions to get to know Paul

Needle Pod 07: Advanced & Pelvic DN Chat 17.02.2026 31:05

Elli and Paul are fresh off a weekend teaching Pelvic DN and Advanced DN, join their behind-the-scenes reflection sesh.

Needle Pod 06: Exercise, Loading, & Needles 11.02.2026 26:38

After needling, exercise or rest? Can we load? Is it better?

Needle Pod 05: Crossfit, PT, & Dry Needling 27.01.2026 41:33

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 Th...

Needle Pod 04: If You Couldn't Needle... 30.12.2025 15:23

The needle police say you are not allowed to use DN for ____. What would we struggle with the most?

Needle Pod 03: The TJ Watt Episode 17.12.2025 26:24

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

Needle Pod 02: The Cringe Episode 16.12.2025 20:01

Let's talk the cringier side of needling... https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7015026/pdf/ijspt-15-103.pdf

Needle Pod 01: Meet the Pod Squad 02.12.2025 31:58

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.