Myofascial Pain Syndrome

2025 Apr 13. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan–. ABSTRACT Myofascial pain syndrome is a condition characterized by regional pain within the muscle, fascia, or surrounding soft tissue. Although the disorder lacks a unified diagnostic criterion, patients typically present with localized pain in a restricted area or referred pain of various […]

Efficacy of dry needling with the fascial winding technique in reducing the percentage of surgery in carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized clinical trial

J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2025 Jun;42:408-416. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.015. Epub 2025 Jan 17. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Numerous techniques for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) have been described. The present study aims to determine the proportion of wrists with CTS in which the application of DN avoids surgery. METHODS: An assessor-blind randomized clinical trial clinical trial […]

A pilot study examining the feasibility and effects of dry needling on pain during strength testing for individuals with bilateral patellofemoral pain and high kinesiophobia

J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2025 Jun;42:1128-1134. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.03.024. Epub 2025 Mar 15. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: To examine the feasibility of a dry needling study on pain with peak torque testing in individuals with bilateral patellofemoral pain (PFP) and high kinesiophobia. DESIGN: Cohort study. SETTING: Hospital based outpatient orthopedics. PARTICIPANTS: Ten individuals [27.5 years old (SD: 5.6); […]

Effects of eccentric exercises with and without dry needling approaches at the patients with chronic rotator cuff tendinopathy

J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2025 Jun;42:976-981. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.032. Epub 2025 Jan 30. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Evidences showed that eccentric exercises (EE) could be effective on reducing inflammation. Dry needling (DN) can be applied to increase blood flow. This study aimed to evaluate a combined treatment protocol (eccentric exercises and dry needling) to care chronic […]