Clinical effect of kinesio taping combined with dry needling to myofascial trigger point on shoulder-hand syndrome in hemiplegia patients: a randomized controlled trial
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 impairment of the upper limb. Myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) play a key role in its pathophysiology. Kinesio taping (KT) and dry needling (DN) have […]
Current Evidence, Challenges, Opportunities, and Future Directions of Rotator Cuff Failure: A Systematic Review
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 irreversible biological deterioration, including muscle atrophy, fatty infiltration, and altered […]