Dry needling is a treatment that healthcare providers use for pain and movement issues associated with myofascial trigger points. With this technique, a provider inserts thin needles into or near your trigger points. The needles stimulate your muscles, which causes them to contract or twitch.

Blood flow restriction training (BFRT) is a training method that involves using a cuff or tourniquet to restrict blood flow to an extremity while exercising. The goal is to increase strength while using lighter loads, which can reduce stress on the limb and prevent muscle breakdown. BFRT can be used on either the upper or lower limb.

Manual therapy is a physical treatment that uses skilled hand movements to manipulate joints and soft tissue to improve movement and treat a variety of issues. Some methods used include massage cupping, IASTM, and percussion massage. 

When prescribing exercise in physical therapy, a physical therapist considers many variables, including the tissue being targeted, its current state, and the desired functional quality. They use their clinical reasoning skills to address these variables and create an exercise prescription that can help patients with physical complaints.