Navigating the layers of concern for safe dry needling of the rectus abdominis: a cadaveric study

J Man Manip Ther. 2024 May 20:1-7. doi: 10.1080/10669817.2024.2355007. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: To assess needle placement accuracy in the rectus abdominis (RA) muscle during dry needling (DN) without entering the peritoneum. METHODS: Two physical therapists performed DN on a cadaver, making 10 attempts each to needle the RA without entering the peritoneum. […]

Using Dry Needling to Improve the Quality of Life of Patients With Shoulder Dysfunction Following Neck Dissection: An Innovative Case Report

Cureus. 2024 Apr 18;16(4):e58541. doi: 10.7759/cureus.58541. eCollection 2024 Apr. ABSTRACT The spinal accessory nerve manipulation or sacrifice during neck dissection results in trapezius muscle denervation and atrophy, leading to shoulder disability. Patients start experiencing pain and weakness while moving their shoulders, including elevation, rotation, and abduction, as well as reduced range of motion (ROM) and […]

Comparison of kinesio taping, dry needling and lidocaine injection methods in myofascial pain syndrome

J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Apr;38:128-132. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2023.09.012. Epub 2024 Jan 27. NO ABSTRACT PMID:38763550 | DOI:10.1016/j.jbmt.2023.09.012