Clinical effect of kinesio taping combined with dry needling to myofascial trigger point on shoulder-hand syndrome in hemiplegia patients: a randomized controlled trial
Authors:Xuehai Lv, Zhengmao Xiang, Cheng Chang, Pengna Hao, Linxi Li, Nuan Yang, Yinuo Guo, Jia Chai, Xiaofei Zhou, Xiaoshuai Zhu, Yuemin Gao, Yiping Wu Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2026 Aug 3. doi: 10.23736/S1973-9087.26.09209-9. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Shoulder-hand syndrome (SHS) is a common complication after stroke, characterized by pain, edema, and functional […]
Current Evidence, Challenges, Opportunities, and Future Directions of Rotator Cuff Failure: A Systematic Review
Authors:Maithili V Potdar, Sandeep Shinde, Akshaya V Joshi, Sanjaykumar Patil Cureus. 2026 Jul 3;18(7):e111998. doi: 10.7759/cureus.111998. eCollection 2026 Jul. ABSTRACT Rotator cuff tears (RTs) are among the most prevalent musculoskeletal conditions worldwide, imposing substantial burdens of chronic pain, functional limitation, and socioeconomic cost. The underlying pathophysiology is multifactorial, encompassing progressive mechanical attrition, tendon degeneration, and […]