PLoS One. 2021 May 10;16(5):e0251111. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0251111. eCollection 2021. ABSTRACT Shoulder rotator cuff tendinopathy is a common debilitating condition that affects a person daily function and the quality of life. Despite its frequent occurrence, the best treatment is still inconclusive. This review assessed the clinical effect of platelet-rich plasma injection for rotator cuff tendinopathy. A […]
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Apr 6;18(7):3841. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18073841. ABSTRACT Background: Hallux valgus (HV) deformity is a common, potentially debilitating deformity. And evidence with high-quality for the conservative treatments of HV deformity is still required.; AIMS: To compare the effects of different conservative treatments for hallux valgus deformity by using the method of […]
Adv Biomed Res. 2021 Feb 26;10:10. doi: 10.4103/abr.abr_138_20. eCollection 2021. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Cervicogenic headache (CGH) is a secondary headache with a cervical source that radiates pain to the head or face. Accordingly, one reason of CGH is myofascial trigger points. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of one session dry needling […]
Pain Med. 2021 Feb 4;22(1):1-3. doi: 10.1093/pm/pnaa413. NO ABSTRACT PMID:33367875 | DOI:10.1093/pm/pnaa413
Physiother Theory Pract. 2021 Apr 27:1-13. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2021.1920076. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Background: Tendinopathy is frequently associated with pain, soft tissue impairments and muscle performance limitations. Dry needling (DN) incorporates a fine filiform needle to penetrate the skin and underlying soft tissue in an effort to decrease pain and improve function. While injectable interventions […]
Pain Med. 2021 Mar 24:pnab114. doi: 10.1093/pm/pnab114. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Dry needling is commonly used for the management of plantar fasciitis. This meta-analysis evaluated the effects of dry needling over trigger points (TrPs) associated with plantar heel pain on pain intensity and related disability or function. METHODS: Electronic databases were searched for […]
Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med. 2021 Apr 23. doi: 10.1007/s12178-021-09703-w. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT PURPOSE: Radial tunnel syndrome is defined as a compressive neuropathy of the posterior interosseus nerve. It is differentiated from posterior interosseus nerve compression by symptom profile. The purpose of this article is to review past and current literature on the topic […]
Sensors (Basel). 2021 Apr 21;21(9):2906. doi: 10.3390/s21092906. ABSTRACT Several studies have shown that gastrocnemius is frequently injured in triathletes. The causes of these injuries are similar to those that cause the appearance of the myofascial pain syndrome (MPS). The ischemic compression technique (ICT) and deep dry needling (DDN) are considered two of the main MPS […]
Nurse Educ Today. 2021 May 4;103:104942. doi: 10.1016/j.nedt.2021.104942. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic caused a shortage of qualified nurses in Spain. As a result, the government authorized the hiring of senior students. OBJECTIVES: To explore the perspectives of a group of final-year nursing students who were hired […]
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2021 Jan;25:146-150. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.10.014. Epub 2020 Oct 26. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Adhesive Capsulitis (AC) is a common disabling musculoskeletal pain condition of unknown etiology related to the shoulder joint. Literature reported the restricted range of motion (ROM) and pain could be the result of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in the muscles of […]
Pain Med. 2020 Nov 1;21(11):2948-2957. doi: 10.1093/pm/pnaa279. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To determine if adding dry needling to a four-week exercise program has an additional benefit compared with adding sham dry needling to the same exercise program in subjects with chronic low back pain. DESIGN: Randomized clinical trial. SETTING: Physiotherapy and Pain Clinic of Alcala University. SUBJECTS: […]
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2021 Jan;25:261-271. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.12.044. Epub 2021 Jan 2. ABSTRACT Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS), trigger points (TrPs), and dry needling (DN) continue to be of interest to researchers and clinicians worldwide. In this quarterly overview, we included studies from 19 countries, including Pakistan, Iran, Spain, Israel, the US, Australia, Turkey, the UK, […]
Related Articles Is Dry Needling Applied by Physical Therapists Effective for Pain in Musculoskeletal Conditions? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Phys Ther. 2021 Feb 19;: Authors: Sánchez-Infante J, Navarro-Santana MJ, Bravo-Sánchez A, Jiménez-Diaz F, Abián-Vicén J Abstract OBJECTIVE: The main objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine the short-, medium-, and long-term […]
Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2021 Feb 5:S0003-9993(21)00141-6. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2021.01.073. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To determine the additional effect of dry needling (DN) or percutaneous needle electrolysis (PNE) combined with eccentric exercise (EE) and compare which one is the most effective for patients with patellar tendinopathy (PT). DESIGN: Blinded, randomized controlled trial, with follow-up […]
Acupunct Med. 2021 Feb 6:964528420987854. doi: 10.1177/0964528420987854. Online ahead of print. NO ABSTRACT PMID:33550825 | DOI:10.1177/0964528420987854
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Feb 12;18(4):1777. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18041777. ABSTRACT Plantar heel pain is a common cause of foot pain that affects patients’ quality of life and represents a significant cost for the healthcare system. Dry needling and percutaneous needle electrolysis are two minimally invasive treatments that were shown to be effective for […]
J Pain Symptom Manage. 2021 Mar 12:S0885-3924(21)00226-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2021.03.004. Online ahead of print. NO ABSTRACT PMID:33722687 | DOI:10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2021.03.004
Physiother Theory Pract. 2021 Mar 15:1-10. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2021.1901326. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Background: Suboccipital myofascial trigger points are common in tension-type headaches.Objectives: Compare the influence of clinical experience on the accuracy and safety of dry needle placement on the C2 laminar arch using a cranial-medial and caudal-medial technique to target obliquus capitus inferior in […]
Clin Sports Med. 2021 Apr;40(2):339-361. doi: 10.1016/j.csm.2021.01.003. Epub 2021 Feb 10. ABSTRACT Proximal hamstring injuries can present as chronic tendinosis, acute strain, partial tendinous avulsions, or complete 3-tendon rupture. Nonoperative management for chronic insertional tendinosis and low-grade tears includes activity modification, anti-inflammatories, and physical therapy. Platelet-rich plasma injections, corticosteroid injections, dry needling, and shock wave […]
Related Articles Sudden Brief Unilateral Tapering Tinnitus (SBUTT) Is Closely Related to the Lateral Pterygoid Muscle. Otol Neurotol. 2021 Feb 22;: Authors: Levine RA, Lerner Y Abstract OBJECTIVES: To determine the cause of sudden brief unilateral tapering tinnitus (SBUTTs). PATIENTS: Five adults evaluated at a tertiary tinnitus referral center. INTERVENTION: Dry needling of lateral pterygoid […]
