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

Authors:Ryan C. McConnell, Christi L. Williams, Christian R. Falyar 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 […]

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

Authors:Kalyani P, Mahathi Neralla, Senthilnathan P, Dharmesh Kubendiran, Ravalika Singarapu 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 […]

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

Authors:Seher Kara, Sezin Solum, Emel Saglam, Deniz Öke 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