Redskins running back Roy Helu attributed his series of leg injuries to tight muscles in his lower body, reports the team's official website.
Following a regimen known as dry needling, he was able to release some of the tension known as trigger points, which in turn relaxed and strengthened his muscles.
"I've seen great results from that," he said. "I still have time to recover over these next few weeks. I still need more motion in the toe, but to be out there doing my job is fun."
During OTAs and minicamp, Helu practiced with teammates for the first time since September and said that he felt physically and psychologically refreshed.
"I feel good. I feel I've gotten to the point that I can compete at a high level, and I'm thankful for that," he said. "I'm out there running a lot of plays without pain. I guess that's the best measurement."
Helu is expected to compete with Evan Royster and a pair of rookie running backs in Jawan Jamison and Chris Thompson for the No. 2 job behind Alfred Morris.