Does dry needling aid in post-training recovery? A critically appraised topic

Authors:Janice Loudon, Yvonne Ball J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:1093-1096. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.07.017. Epub 2024 Jul 9. ABSTRACT CLINICAL SCENARIO: Following intense physical training, it is common for athletes to develop muscle soreness, muscle tightness and a sense of fatigue. Minimizing the time spent in this state is advantageous to limit time off from sport, potential […]

The effects of high intensity laser therapy and dry needling on clinical signs in females with upper trapezius muscle active trigger points: A single blinded randomized clinical trial

Authors:Marzieh Yassin, Azizeh Parandnia, Javad Sarrafzadeh, Reza Salehi, Fereshteh Navaee J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:1381-1387. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.07.031. Epub 2024 Jul 14. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: One of the main contributors to musculoskeletal pain syndromes are myofascial trigger points (MTrPs), which are characterized by discomfort, tenderness, and restricted range of motion (ROM). In this study, patients with […]

Current State of Dry Needling Practices: A Comprehensive Analysis on Use, Training, and Safety

Authors:Juan Antonio Valera-Calero, Gustavo Plaza-Manzano, Gabriel Rabanal-Rodríguez, María José Díaz-Arribas, Mateusz D Kobylarz, Jorge Buffet-García, César Fernández-de-Las-Peñas, Marcos José Navarro-Santana Medicina (Kaunas). 2024 Nov 14;60(11):1869. doi: 10.3390/medicina60111869. ABSTRACT Background and Objectives: Dry needling (DN) is a technique that involves inserting a thin filament needle through the skin to target myofascial trigger points for the treatment […]

A surge in queries: Analyzing the increased public interest in dry needling using Google trends – A cross-sectional observational study

Authors:Mustafa Hüseyin Temel, Yakup Erden, Fatih Bağcıer J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:953-958. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.07.002. Epub 2024 Jul 6. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: To monitor public interest (PI) in information related to Dry needling (DN) therapy and examine potential temporal, seasonal, and income-related trends that may impact PI by using the relative search volume (RSV) from the […]

Acute effects of self-myofascial release compared to dry needling on myofascial pain syndrome related outcomes: Range of motion, muscle soreness and performance. A randomized controlled trial

Authors:J Vicente-Mampel, I J Bautista, J López-Soler, J Torregrosa-Valls, F Falaguera-Vera, P Gargallo, L Baraja-Vegas J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:632-639. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.04.005. Epub 2024 Apr 10. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is associated with reductions in range of movement (ROM), decrease in physical function and performance and increase in pain in different populations. […]

Manual therapy and dry needling improve mobility, pain and reduce fear of COVID-19 in temporomandibular disorder patients: Randomized controlled trial

Authors:Caio César Quintiliano Ferreira, Karen Rodrigues Lima, Marco Fabrício Dias-Peixoto, Débora Ribeiro Orlando, Paula Midori Castelo, Luciano José Pereira, Eric Francelino Andrade J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:620-626. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.05.015. Epub 2024 May 27. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated pain and joint mobility outcomes in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD), being that […]

Effectiveness of dry needling on pain & disability in athletes with iliotibial band tightness- a clinical trial

Authors:Amrinder Singh, Utkarsh Bhagat, Monika Sharma J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:449-454. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.03.048. Epub 2024 Apr 25. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Dry needling (DN) for Myofascial trigger points (MTrP’s) can be done on superficial or deep tissue levels for the management of a range of neuromusculoskeletal pain disorders. There is still much to learn about dry […]

Short-term effect of frequency specific intramuscular electrical stimulation on post dry needling soreness of upper fibers of trapezius: A randomized controlled trial

Authors:Manoj Kumar Sharma, Sarika Chaudhary, Shweta Shenoy J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:217-223. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.04.003. Epub 2024 Apr 9. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of frequency specific intramuscular electrical stimulation on post trigger point dry needling soreness. BACKGROUND: Dry needling (DN) with intramuscular electrical stimulation (DN/IMES) has been […]

Optimizing dry needling for chronic low back pain: A novel approach to treatment site selection: A randomized controlled trial

Authors:Daniel Pecos-Martín, Carlos Romero-Morales, Alejandro Barrero-Sánchez, Manuel Baena-Terrón, Alejandro Corbacho-Bolaños, Ángel González-de-la-Flor J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:2113-2119. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.10.051. Epub 2024 Oct 21. NO ABSTRACT PMID:39593573 | DOI:10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.10.051

Testing the Safety of Piriformis Dry Needling Interventions: An Observational Study Evaluating the Predictive Value of Anthropometric and Demographic Factors

Authors:Juan Antonio Valera-Calero, Umut Varol, Gustavo Plaza-Manzano, César Fernández-de-las-Peñas, Pedro Belón-Pérez, Mónica López-Redondo, Marcos José Navarro-Santana J Clin Med. 2024 Nov 7;13(22):6674. doi: 10.3390/jcm13226674. ABSTRACT Objectives: The dry needling of the piriformis muscle (especially in the medial region) is a challenging procedure since there is a high risk of accidentally puncturing the sciatic nerve. This […]

A novel dry needling approach treating subacromial pain syndrome to significantly improve function and reduce pain following plateau with progress using conventional physical therapy interventions: A case report

Authors:J. Bleacher, C.J. Mansfield, S. Wilging, M. Smith, M.S. Briggs J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:1561-1566. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.08.006. Epub 2024 Aug 10. ABSTRACT There is limited high level research supporting the use of dry needling for mechanical shoulder pain. Dry needling is often used as an adjunct or primary treatment for musculoskeletal pain to address […]

Comparison of dry needling with exercise and exercise alone on spasticity, range of motion, and function of post-stroke chronic spastic patients

Authors:Atousa Ebrahimi, Shahla Zahednejad, Sobhan Sobhani, Ali Asghar Arastoo, Leila Abbasi J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:1295-1301. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.07.046. Epub 2024 Jul 25. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Stroke is a common cause of disability and death in adults, with spasticity being a common post-stroke complication that can significantly affect patients’ quality of life. This study aimed to […]

Dry needling for orofacial pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials

Authors:Adrian Kuzdzal, Edzard Ernst, Pawel Posadzki, Zbigniew Wronski Pain Rep. 2024 Nov 20;9(6):e1208. doi: 10.1097/PR9.0000000000001208. eCollection 2024 Dec. ABSTRACT Orofacial pain (OFP) is an ache in the front part of the head and typically has musculoskeletal, dental, neural, or sinogenic origin. Dry needling (DN) is the insertion of a solid sterile fine needle through the […]

Dry Needling: A Possible Detrimental Treatment After Total Hip Arthroplasty

Authors:Hendrik Cornette, Patrick Demey, Luk Verhelst, Koen Liekens Cureus. 2024 Oct 21;16(10):e72053. doi: 10.7759/cureus.72053. eCollection 2024 Oct. ABSTRACT This case study describes a severe and rare complication following the placement of a total hip prosthesis in a 59-year-old woman. During rehabilitation, a physiotherapist incorporated dry needling alongside conventional exercises. A large ulcer developed near the […]

Nonpharmacological Interventions for Postmastectomy Pain Syndrome-A Systematic Review of the Literature

Authors:Edmundo Gónima Valero, Cristian D Rodríguez Miranda, Sandra Contreras Arrieta, Maria I Daza Morelli, Daniela Seija Butnaru, Mariana Reyes Carrillo, Laura D Aponte Camacho, Sebastian Amaya Clin Breast Cancer. 2024 Oct 23:S1526-8209(24)00285-4. doi: 10.1016/j.clbc.2024.10.007. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Literature regarding nonpharmacological interventions (NPI) for PMPS or CP after mastectomy is scarce and not […]

Combined micro-needling with topical metformin versus micro-needling with topical placebo in the treatment of melasma: a concurrent split-face study

Authors:Hagar Bessar, N. Arebi, M. El-Sayed, B. Elkholy Arch Dermatol Res. 2024 Nov 13;317(1):13. doi: 10.1007/s00403-024-03449-4. ABSTRACT Melasma is an acquired dysfunction of melanogenesis, that poses a major therapeutic challenge and tends to recur after therapy. Several combination therapies are being tested nowadays for the treatment of melasma, with promising results. Metformin, an anti-diabetic medication, […]

Letter to the Editor Regarding “Comparing Myofascial Pain Syndrome Treatment With Dry Needling Versus Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis on Pain and Function of the Heel”

Authors:Xinjie Wang, Dahai Zhang J Foot Ankle Surg. 2024 Nov-Dec;63(6):784-785. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2024.07.014. NO ABSTRACT PMID:39455171 | DOI:10.1053/j.jfas.2024.07.014

Response to “Letter to the Editor Regarding ‘Comparing Myofascial Pain Syndrome Treatment with Dry Needling Versus Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis on Pain and Function of the Heel'”

Authors:Burak Tayyip Dede, Ayşenur Ada, Muhammed Oğuz, Berat Bulut, Fatih Bağcıer, Ebru Aytekin J Foot Ankle Surg. 2024 Nov-Dec;63(6):786. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2024.08.002. NO ABSTRACT PMID:39455172 | DOI:10.1053/j.jfas.2024.08.002

Myofascial pain syndrome in small animal practice

Authors:M C Petty, B P Monteiro, S A Robertson, A R Ajadi, C Mosley, J C Murrell, N Nadkarni J Small Anim Pract. 2024 Oct 24. doi: 10.1111/jsap.13795. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT This capsule review is a discussion of myofascial pain syndrome in small animals. The history of myofascial pain syndrome is discussed as […]

Global trends and performance of dry needling from 2004 to 2024: a bibliometric analysis

Authors:Min Wang, Tianci Zhao, Jiaxin Liu, Shouyang Luo Front Neurol. 2024 Oct 9;15:1465983. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2024.1465983. eCollection 2024. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Many doctors are incorporating dry needling into their clinical practice. Despite this growing trend, there has not been a comprehensive bibliometric analysis conducted in this field. Thus, this study aims to investigate the current research landscape, […]