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Maj. Erin R. Sturgell, 379th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron physical therapist, uses dry needling on U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Andrew Childress, 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron intelligence analyst, July 28, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Sturgell inserts the needles at trigger points into sections of muscular fiber to restore muscular contraction and relieve pain. She also used kinesiology tape to facilitate muscular contraction and muscular stability on Childress’ back as part of his therapy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Treviño/Released)
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U.S. Army Sgt. Karl Hawthorne, Combined Air Operations Center air defense communications and tactics specialist, uses a foam roller July 28, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Hawthorne uses the foam roller to maintain flexibility and increase the blood flow to muscle groups in his legs during his treatment program. (U.S. Air Force photo/Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Treviño/Released)
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Maj. Erin R. Sturgell, 379th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron physical therapist, and Master Sgt. Stephanie A. Martinez, 379th EMDOS physical therapy assistant, works with U.S. Army Sgt. Karl Hawthorne, Combined Air Operations Center air defense communications and tactics specialist, on muscular strengthening exercises to strengthen the muscles above and below his knee July 28, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The clinic will begin offering classes for core stabilization, hip strengthening and mobility and flexibility once a month at the Blatchford-Preston Complex gym starting August 17. (U.S. Air Force photo/Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Treviño/Released)
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Maj. Erin R. Sturgell, 379th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron physical therapist, treats the knee of U.S. Army Sgt. Karl Hawthorne, Combined Air Operations Center air defense communications and tactics specialist, July 28, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Sturgell used kinesiology taping to help stabilize Hawthorne’s knee as part of his treatment program. (U.S. Air Force photo/Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Treviño/Released)
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Maj. Erin R. Sturgell, 379th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron physical therapist, uses dry needling on the quadriceps of U.S. Army Sgt. Karl Hawthorne, Combined Air Operations Center air defense communications and tactics specialist, July 28, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Dry needling treats muscular dysfunction and is a healing technique used to relieve pain and helps muscle fibers to reset and restore their function. (U.S. Air Force photo/Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Treviño/Release)
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Maj. Erin R. Sturgell, 379th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron physical therapist, inserts a dry needle into the quadriceps of U.S. Army Sgt. Karl Hawthorne, Combined Air Operations Center air defense communications and tactics specialist, July 28, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Dry needling treats muscular dysfunction and is a healing technique used to relieve pain and helps muscle fibers to reset and restore their function. (U.S. Air Force photo/Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Treviño/Released)
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U.S. Army Sgt. Karl Hawthorne, Combined Air Operations Center air defense communications and tactics specialist, trains on a Bosu ball to develop muscular stability as Master Sgt. Stephanie A. Martinez, 379th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron physical therapy assistant, monitors him. Hawthorne used a Bosu ball to add a stability element to an exercise ensuring his core muscles work harder. (U.S. Air Force photo/Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Treviño/Released)
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Master Sgt. Stephanie A. Martinez, 379th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron physical therapy assistant, works with U.S. Army Sgt. Karl Hawthorne, Combined Air Operations Center air defense communications and tactics specialist, on muscular strengthening exercises using stretch bands July 28, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The physical therapy clinic here sees approximately 300 patients a month, and while service members don't require a referral from their Primary Care provider before a visit, the condition should impact ones job performance before making an appointment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Treviño/Released)
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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Andrew Childress, 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron intelligence analyst, lies on his back and works on improving his flexibility as he listens to guidance from Maj. Erin R. Sturgell, 379th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron physical therapist, at the Physical Therapy Clinic July 28, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The clinic’s mission is to provide injury prevention education, treat musculoskeletal injuries and get service members, like Childress, back to the fight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Treviño/Released)
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