The widespread myofascial pain of fibromyalgia is sympathetically maintained and immune mediated

J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2023 Jul;35:394-399. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2023.04.081. Epub 2023 May 4. ABSTRACT The recent demonstration of antibody-induced passive transfer of pain hypersensitivity from fibromyalgia (FM) subjects to mice brings renewed focus to the role of the immune system in generating FM pain. However, this data must be interpreted in the context of known myofascial […]

Recovery of two elite footballers from adductor strain with dry needling and eccentric strengthening: Two case studies

J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2023 Jul;35:332-336. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2023.04.043. Epub 2023 Apr 23. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Groin injuries are common in sports, almost 68% adductor strain among them, which generally more prone in football, soccer, hockey, and other games. The available literature well describes the rehabilitation phase of adductor strain but an application of dry needling on […]

The effect of perturbation training with and without applying the dry needling on leg muscles in patients with chronic ankle sprain

J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2023 Jul;35:233-237. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2023.04.044. Epub 2023 Apr 20. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Ankle sprain is a common musculoskeletal injury that leads to recurrent instability. Repeated ankle sprain can be a mechanism for creating trigger point. Proper treatment of trigger points, in addition to preventing recurrence of sprains, may reduce pain and improve muscle […]

Design and testing the validity of an inexpensive and accessible sham dry needling protocol

J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2023 Jul;35:169-174. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2023.04.011. Epub 2023 May 1. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To use a simple method of needle blunting to produce a placebo dry needling protocol which is indistinguishable from the sensations felt during therapeutic dry needling. METHODS: A randomised cross-over design was used to compare the perception of needle skin penetration, […]