Maj. Erin R. Sturgell, 379th Expeditionary Medical

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)