J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2024 Oct 14:S0161-4754(24)00055-1. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2024.08.016. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: The purposes of this study were to preliminarily report patient-identified change for the neck disability index (NDI) as either important or not important with time between follow-up of approximately 7 to 10 days and assess the credibility of the preliminary […]
J Chiropr Humanit. 2024 Oct 1;31:33-47. doi: 10.1016/j.echu.2024.02.002. eCollection 2024 Dec. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to analyze the published literature on the utilization of dry needling in the management of neck pain. METHODS: We performed a bibliometric analysis of publications from January 1, 2002 to December 31, 2022. Using the Scopus […]
Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2024 Oct 1;19(10):1238-1243. doi: 10.26603/001c.123477. eCollection 2024. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Dry needling (DN) has emerged as a popular therapeutic intervention for managing musculoskeletal pain. While major adverse events are generally rare, those that have been reported in vulnerable areas such as the spine and thorax can be serious and warrant further […]
Arch Dermatol Res. 2024 Oct 5;316(9):662. doi: 10.1007/s00403-024-03355-9. ABSTRACT Several treatment modalities have been used for the treatment of melasma. Topical metformin is an anti-diabetic drug, which has melanopenic action. Vitamin C acts on melanin by inhibiting the tyrosinase enzyme, thus inhibiting melanogenesis. To compare the efficacy and safety of microneedling combined with topical metformin […]
Healthcare (Basel). 2024 Sep 17;12(18):1868. doi: 10.3390/healthcare12181868. ABSTRACT Background/Objectives The main aim of the literature review was to determine whether different trigger point therapy techniques are effective in decreasing the intensity, frequency, and duration of tension-type headaches. An additional aim was to assess the impact of trigger point therapy on other physical and psychological variables […]
Medicine (Baltimore). 2024 Sep 20;103(38):e39734. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000039734. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Low back pain (LBP) is a global musculoskeletal ailment. Over the past few years, dry needling (DN) has garnered interest from both physical therapists and patients. Physical therapy commonly employs spinal manipulation to alleviate persistent LBP and other musculoskeletal disorders. The aim of this study was […]
Case Rep Neurol Med. 2024 Sep 14;2024:5115313. doi: 10.1155/2024/5115313. eCollection 2024. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Dry needling (DN) is a technique employed to mitigate spasticity and enhance functionality in stroke patients. We report the impact of DN on both corticospinal tract (CST) consistency and wrist flexors spasticity of an individual affected by stroke. CASE: The participant was […]
Cutis. 2024 Aug;114(2):E15-E23. doi: 10.12788/cutis.1080. ABSTRACT Melasma is a chronic pigmentary disorder that results in hyperpigmented patches in sun-exposed areas. Tranexamic acid (TXA) and microneedling are potential treatment options for individuals with melasma. The objective of our systematic review was to review 12 randomized controlled trials and clinical trials on the use and efficacy of […]
Front Sports Act Living. 2024 Sep 4;6:1470057. doi: 10.3389/fspor.2024.1470057. eCollection 2024. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Injury prevention and performance enhancement are paramount goals in sports. Myofascial Pain Syndrome, primarily caused by myofascial trigger points, can result in referred pain, stiffness, muscle shortening, and weakness. This study aimed to assess the impact of dry needling (DN) on latent […]
Complement Ther Med. 2024 Sep 15:103085. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2024.103085. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Headaches, a widespread neuromuscular ailment, pose a significant burden on individuals and society, necessitating both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions. Dry needling (DN) has surfaced as a notable non-pharmacological alternative for addressing headaches. We aim to compare DN intervention with the control […]
J Clin Med. 2024 Aug 23;13(17):4969. doi: 10.3390/jcm13174969. ABSTRACT Background: This study aims to investigate the effects of dry-needling treatment on the quality of life in athletes with myofascial pain syndrome (MPS). Methods: The participants included in the study were 50 athletes (38 males and 12 females) diagnosed with MPS. The treatments were carried out […]
Front Public Health. 2024 Aug 29;12:1351754. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1351754. eCollection 2024. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To describe the perspectives of a group of COPD patients during the first outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and narrate the emotions and polarity (acceptance-rejection) regarding living with COPD during the pandemic. DESIGN/METHODS: We used a novel application of lemmatization and thematic analysis […]
Bull Hosp Jt Dis (2013). 2024 Dec;82(4):266-272. ABSTRACT PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to compare regimens of eccentric exercise and dry-needling, with and without an ultrasound-guided leukocyte-poor platelet-rich plasma (LP-PRP) injection, in patients with patellar tendinopathy. METHODS: Patients with symptomatic patellar tendinopathy based on physical examination and magnetic resonance imaging and who had […]
Hand Ther. 2024 Sep;29(3):135-139. doi: 10.1177/17589983241268218. Epub 2024 Aug 26. ABSTRACT PURPOSE: This study presents the use of dry needling (DN) as an intervention to support functional rehabilitation for an adult diagnosed with lateral epicondylosis. METHODS: A retrospective, single subject, AB design was implemented. A 50-year-old male with a six-month history of dominant left lateral […]
Interv Pain Med. 2022 Mar 2;1(3):100076. doi: 10.1016/j.inpm.2022.100076. eCollection 2022 Sep. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To assess the comparative effectiveness and harms of trigger point injections (TPI) for myofascial neck and back pain. METHODS: Electronic literature databases were searched to identify articles pertaining to TPI for chronic myofascial neck and back pain. Searches were done from database […]
J Sports Sci Med. 2024 Sep 1;23(1):548-558. doi: 10.52082/jssm.2024.548. eCollection 2024 Sep. ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to compare the acute effects of compression contrast therapy (CT) and dry needling therapy (DN) on muscle tension (MT), muscle strength (Fmax), pressure pain threshold (PPT), and perfusion (PU) following fatigue of forearm muscles (e.g., flexor […]
Musculoskelet Sci Pract. 2024 Aug 18;74:103155. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2024.103155. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a chronic condition caused by sensitive pressure regions within the muscles known as myofascial trigger points (MTrPs). OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) was to assess the effectiveness of adding dry needling (DN) […]
J Clin Med. 2024 Aug 22;13(16):4962. doi: 10.3390/jcm13164962. ABSTRACT Background: This study aimed to summarize the current status of research on ultrasound-guided acupuncture and dry-needling treatment and the specific treatment methods applied to patients. Methods: A scoping review was conducted, surveying three English databases (PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library) for studies published up to […]
J Acupunct Meridian Stud. 2024 Aug 31;17(4):141-148. doi: 10.51507/j.jams.2024.17.4.141. ABSTRACT IMPORTANCE: Stroke is a leading cause of disability worldwide and is often accompanied by complications such as spasticity. Static stretching (SS) is a common physiotherapy intervention for reducing spasticity, whereas dry needling (DN) is a novel approach. However, the combined effects of DN and SS […]
J Man Manip Ther. 2024 Aug 28:1-12. doi: 10.1080/10669817.2024.2396709. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: Myofascial pain syndrome in the popliteus muscle may change motor control in the affected and related muscles due to changes in proprioceptive and nociceptive afferents, which can exacerbate patellofemoral pain syndrome. The primary purpose of the current study was to […]
