Healing pains through therapy

Maj. Brandon Morgan, 455th Expeditionary Medical Group physical therapist, conducts a dry needling procedure during a patient treatment, Bagram, Afghanistan, July 19, 2016. Dry needling stimulates the muscle and helps it relax so the muscle does not put more strain on the tendon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)

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Healing pains through therapy

Maj. Brandon Morgan, 455th Expeditionary Medical Group physical therapist, conducts a patient evaluation on U.S. Army Specialist Michelle Kempker, Bravo 2-44 counter rocket, artillery, and mortar operator, Bagram, Afghanistan, July 19, 2016. Morgan, as a physical therapist, helps patients to recover from injuries so they are able to return to duty in a healthy state. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)

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Healing pains through therapy

Maj. Brandon Morgan, 455th Expeditionary Medical Group physical therapist, puts on gloves, Bagram, Afghanistan, July 19, 2016. Morgan provides both in and out-patient treatment, which includes patients assigned to Bagram and local nationals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)

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Maj. Brandon Morgan, 455th Expeditionary Medical Group physical therapist, listens to a patient during an evaluation, Bagram, Afghanistan, July 19, 2016. During an evaluation, patients describe their injury to better help the physical therapist design a treatment plan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)

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Maj. Brandon Morgan (right), 455th Expeditionary Medical Group physical therapist, instructs U.S. Army Specialist Michelle Kempker (left), Bravo 2-44 counter rocket, artillery, and mortar operator to, raise up on her toes during a patient evaluation, Bagram, Afghanistan, July 19, 2016. Morgan helps patients reduce pain and improve or restore mobility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)

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Maj. Brandon Morgan, 455th Expeditionary Medical Group physical therapist, takes notes during a patient evaluation, Bagram, Afghanistan, July 19, 2016. Morgan conducts evaluations to assess patient limitations and plan the proper course of therapy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)

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Healing pains through therapy

Published July 20, 2016
By Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman
455th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Maj. Brandon Morgan, 455th Expeditionary Medical Group physical therapist, conducts a dry needling procedure during a patient treatment, Bagram, Afghanistan, July 19, 2016. Dry needling stimulates the muscle and helps it relax so the muscle does not put more strain on the tendon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)