Could dry needling change the kinematics of gait in individuals with piriformis muscle syndromes? Secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial

Authors:Abbas Tabatabaei, Ismail Ebrahimi Takamjani, Javad Sarrafzadeh, Reza Salehi J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Jan;37:323-327. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2023.11.058. Epub 2023 Dec 8. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Piriformis muscle syndrome (PMS) is a condition that can lead to symptoms including gluteal pain, local tenderness, and limitation of hip joint motion in daily activities, and it may have a major […]

Lumbopelvic manipulation alone versus combined with dry needling in physically active patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome: A randomized clinical trial

Authors:Amin Shakouri, Fahime Kamali, Marzieh Mohamadi, Esmat Nouhi J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Jan;37:220-225. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2023.11.024. Epub 2023 Nov 25. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is prevalent in physically active people. The multifactorial nature of PFPS necessitates multimodal treatment for this condition. The present study aimed to compare the efficacy of lumbopelvic manipulation alone […]

An evidence-informed rehabilitation management framework for posterior shoulder tightness: A scoping review

Authors:Yukino Fukushima, Murali Avilineni, Michelle Kao, Haider Tirmizey, Kenneth J. Faber, Rochelle Furtado, Jackie Sadi Shoulder Elbow. 2024 Mar;16(1 Suppl):74-88. doi: 10.1177/17585732231193166. Epub 2023 Aug 9. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To systematically scope the literature on posterior shoulder tightness (PST) and define a therapist-instructed and therapist-administered management framework. DESIGN: Scoping review. LITERATURE SEARCH: We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, […]

Non-Surgical Approaches to the Management of Lumbar Disc Herniation Associated with Radiculopathy: A Narrative Review

Authors:Ahmed M El Melhat, Ahmed S A Youssef, Moustafa R Zebdawi, Maya A Hafez, Lamia H Khalil, Deed E Harrison J Clin Med. 2024 Feb 8;13(4):974. doi: 10.3390/jcm13040974. ABSTRACT Lumbar disc herniation associated with radiculopathy (LDHR) is among the most frequent causes of spine-related disorders. This condition is triggered by irritation of the nerve root […]

Dry needling combined with exercise therapy: Effects on wrist flexors spasticity in post-stroke patients – A randomized controlled trial

Authors:Seyedeh Saeideh Babazadeh-Zavieh, Noureddin Nakhostin Ansari, Nastaran Ghotbi, Soofia Naghdi, Seyed Mohammad Jafar Haeri NeuroRehabilitation. 2024 Feb 23. doi: 10.3233/NRE-230081. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The positive contribution of dry needling (DN) in conjunction with exercise therapy for patients with stroke and spasticity remains uncertain. OBJECTIVE: To examine the effects of DN combined with […]

The Effects of Soft-Tissue Techniques and Exercise in the Treatment of Patellar Tendinopathy-Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Authors:Federico Ragone, Silvia Pérez-Guillén, Andoni Carrasco-Uribarren, Sara Cabanillas-Barea, Luis Ceballos-Laita, Pere Ramón Rodríguez-Rubio, Rosa Cabanas-Valdés Healthcare (Basel). 2024 Feb 7;12(4):427. doi: 10.3390/healthcare12040427. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Patellar tendinopathy is a degenerative clinical disorder that causes load-related pain in the lower pole of the patella or patellar tendon. It predominantly affects young male athletes engaged in sports involving […]

Best Practice Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Post-Stroke Spasticity: A Modified Scoping Review

Authors:Areerat Suputtitada, Supattana Chatromyen, Carl P. C. Chen, David M. Simpson Toxins (Basel). 2024 Feb 10;16(2):98. doi: 10.3390/toxins16020098. ABSTRACT This article aims to provide a concise overview of the best available evidence for managing post-stroke spasticity. A modified scoping review, conducted following the PRISMA guidelines and the PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR), involved an […]

Comparison of efficacy of ultrasound-guided platelet rich plasma injection versus dry needling in lateral epicondylitis-a randomised controlled trial

Authors:G. K. Sharma, A. Patil, P. Kaur, S. Rajesh, Elena Drakonaki, Rajesh Botchu J Ultrasound. 2024 Feb 23. doi: 10.1007/s40477-023-00846-9. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT PURPOSE: To assess whether Ultrasound guided dry needling is adequate for both common extensor tendon tears and tendinosis or whether ultrasound guided platelet rich plasma (PRP) has a superior outcome […]

Letter to the Editor: Ultrasound-Guided Dry Needling: A Regenerative Treatment for Lateral Epicondylitis

Authors:Mustafa Hüseyin Temel, Mustafa Turgut Yıldızgören, Fatih Bağcıer Med Acupunct. 2024 Feb 1;36(1):53-54. doi: 10.1089/acu.2023.0002. Epub 2024 Feb 13. NO ABSTRACT PMID:38380167 | PMC:PMC10874811 | DOI:10.1089/acu.2023.0002

Is adding dry needling to a standard care protocol beneficial in patients with chronic neck pain? A randomized placebo-controlled trial

Authors:Ricardo Medrano-de-la-Fuente, Ignacio Hernando-Garijo, María Teresa Mingo-Gómez, Sandra Jiménez-del-Barrio, Héctor Hernández-Lázaro, Luis Ceballos-Laita Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2024 Feb 12;55:101842. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2024.101842. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT PURPOSE: To evaluate the short-term effects of adding a dry needling therapy to a standard care protocol based on education, exercise and electrotherapy, compared to a sham procedure […]

Optimization of the cosmetic appearance of skin scar after caesarean section – part II physiotherapy practice

Authors:Agata Michalska, Marta Mierzwa-Molenda, Karol Bielasik, Justyna Pogorzelska, Daniel P. Wolder, Grzegorz Swiercz Ginekol Pol. 2024 Feb 9. doi: 10.5603/gpl.98523. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Scar formation is a natural part of the healing process after CS. This process, lasting up to two years, depends on the number of factors including type of incision, wound […]

Coping with the hospital environment during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study of the survivors’ perspective during their stay at the ICU and inpatient ward

Authors:Manuel Herrero-Montes, Paula Parás-Bravo, Diego Ferrer-Pargada, César Fernández-de-Las-Peñas, Luis Manuel Fernández-Cacho, Domingo Palacios-Ceña Heliyon. 2024 Jan 13;10(2):e24661. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24661. eCollection 2024 Jan 30. ABSTRACT The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected the clinical practice of healthcare professionals. This study aimed to explore the perspectives of COVID-19 survivors regarding the healthcare they received during their stay in […]

Dry needling versus Manual Therapy in patients with Mechanical Neck Pain: A Randomized Control Trial

Authors:Jeevan Pandya, Emilio J. Puentedura, Shane Koppenhaver, Josh Cleland J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2024 Jan 29:1-46. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2024.12091. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To compare the short- and intermediate-term effects of dry needling to manual therapy on pain, disability, function, and patient-perceived improvement in patients with mechanical neck pain. DESIGN: A single (therapist) […]

The effects of dry needling and face yoga on pain, depression, function, and sleep quality in patients with temporomandibular dysfunction

Authors:Elif Esra Ozmen, Bayram Sonmez Unuvar Explore (NY). 2024 Jan 17:S1550-8307(24)00006-5. doi: 10.1016/j.explore.2024.01.006. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT CONTEXT: Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) poses significant challenges due to its diverse symptoms and impact on patients’ daily lives. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to explore the effectiveness of two innovative interventions, dry needling and face yoga, in […]

Physical therapy interventions used to treat individuals with biceps tendinopathy: a scoping review

Authors:Amy W. McDevitt, Jodi L. Young, Joshua A. Cleland, Paisley Hiefield, Suzanne J. Snodgrass Braz J Phys Ther. 2023 Dec 27;28(1):100586. doi: 10.1016/j.bjpt.2023.100586. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Shoulder pain related to pathology of the long head of the biceps tendon (LHBT) can be debilitating. Chronic LHBT tendinopathy is a common condition that is […]

The Effectiveness of a Single Dry Needling Session on Gait and Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis: A Double-Blind Randomized Sham-Controlled Pilot Trial

Authors:Alberto Javier-Ormazábal, Montserrat González-Platas, Alejandro Jiménez-Sosa, Pablo Herrero, Diego Lapuente-Hernández Healthcare (Basel). 2023 Dec 19;12(1):10. doi: 10.3390/healthcare12010010. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Gait disorders are a major cause of disability and reduced health-related quality of life in people with multiple sclerosis (pwMS). Dry needling (DN) has demonstrated positive results to improve gait parameters in patients with stroke. The […]

An Evidence-Based Treatment of Myofascial Pain and Myofascial Trigger Points in the Maxillofacial Area: A Narrative Review

Authors:Sattam S Alshammari, Salman Amin, Ammar Ahmed Siddiqui, Yasser Riaz Malik, Abdullah Faraj Alshammari, Junaid Amin Cureus. 2023 Dec 5;15(12):e49987. doi: 10.7759/cureus.49987. eCollection 2023 Dec. ABSTRACT Myofascial pain (MFP) is characterized by localized pain in the maxillofacial region attributed to the presence of hypersensitive spots known as trigger points (TrPs). This condition is particularly prevalent […]

Acupuncture and dry needling for physical therapy of scar: a systematic review

Authors:Daria Chmielewska, Jitka Malá, Agnieszka Opala-Berdzik, Magdalena Nocuń, Patrycja Dolibog, Paweł T. Dolibog, Magdalena Stania, Michał Kuszewski, Alena Kobesova BMC Complement Med Ther. 2024 Jan 2;24(1):14. doi: 10.1186/s12906-023-04301-4. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: There is a continuing interest in finding effective methods for scar treatment. Dry needling is gaining popularity in physiotherapy and is defined by Western medicine […]

Treating myofascial pain with dry needling: a systematic review for the best evidence-based practices in low back pain

Authors:Fabíola Dach, Karen S. Ferreira Arq Neuropsiquiatr. 2023 Dec;81(12):1169-1178. doi: 10.1055/s-0043-1777731. Epub 2023 Dec 29. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a common source of pain in primary care or pain clinics. There are many different ways to manage and treat MPS, such as physical exercise, trigger points massage, and dry needling. OBJECTIVE: The […]

Letter to the Editor: The Influence of Gluteus Maximus Trigger Points and Dry Needling Technique on Coccydynia

Authors:Mustafa Hüseyin Temel, Fatih Bağcıer Med Acupunct. 2023 Dec 1;35(6):348-349. doi: 10.1089/acu.2023.0040. Epub 2023 Dec 13. NO ABSTRACT PMID:38162545 | PMC:PMC10753945 | DOI:10.1089/acu.2023.0040