Immediate Effect of Dry Needling on the Viscoelastic Properties of a Trigger Point on the Infraspinatus Muscle Measured with MyotonPRO

Physiother Can. 2022 Jun 17;74(3):232-239. doi: 10.3138/ptc-2020-0095. eCollection 2022 Aug. ABSTRACT Purpose: This article investigates the immediate effects of a dry needling (DN) puncture on the viscoelastic properties (tone, stiffness, elasticity) of a trigger point (TP) in the infraspinatus muscle in non-traumatic chronic shoulder pain. Method: Forty-eight individuals with non-traumatic chronic shoulder pain were recruited. […]

Duration of Electro-Dry Needling Does Not Change the Pain Response After Repeated Nociceptive Thermal Stimuli in Asymptomatic Individuals: A Randomized Intervention Study

Arch Rehabil Res Clin Transl. 2023 Apr 17;5(2):100267. doi: 10.1016/j.arrct.2023.100267. eCollection 2023 Jun. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To assess the effects of 5 different durations of electro-dry needling (EDN) on asymptomatic individuals’ pain response after repeated noxious thermal stimuli. DESIGN: Randomized, non-controlled intervention trial. SETTING: University laboratory. PARTICIPANTS: Asymptomatic participants (N=50) were recruited for the study and […]

Treadmill exercise post dry needling improves heel rise in patients recovering from surgical ankle fracture: A randomised controlled trial

J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2023 Apr;34:60-65. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2023.04.053. Epub 2023 Apr 13. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Little is known about the effectiveness of the dry needling technique (DNT) plus exercise on motor function in musculoskeletal diseases. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of treadmill exercise immediately after DNT on pain, range of motion (ROM) and bilateral heel rise […]

Creation of a risk of harms informed consent form for dry needling: A nominal group technique

Musculoskelet Sci Pract. 2023 May 24;66:102778. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2023.102778. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: When consenting patients to dry needling treatment, it is necessary to inform patients of potential risks of harms. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to identify elements and framework for an Informed Consent (IC) risk of harm statement to improve […]

The cervical spine in tension type headache

Musculoskelet Sci Pract. 2023 May 29:102780. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2023.102780. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: The concept that headaches may originate in the cervical spine has been discussed over decades and is still a matter of debate. The cervical spine has been traditionally linked to cervicogenic headache; however, current evidence supports the presence of cervical musculoskeletal […]

Corrigendum to: Dry Needling for Subacromial Pain Syndrome: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis

Pain Med. 2023 Jun 1:pnad064. doi: 10.1093/pm/pnad064. Online ahead of print. NO ABSTRACT PMID:37263620 | DOI:10.1093/pm/pnad064

Ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency versus dry needling for pain management in chronic neck and shoulder myofascial pain syndrome patients at a tertiary hospital in China: a randomised controlled trial protocol

BMJ Open. 2023 May 24;13(5):e071422. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-071422. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS), especially in the neck and shoulder region, is one of the most common chronic pain disorders worldwide. Dry needling (DN) and pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) are the two effective methods for treating MPS. We aimed to compare the effects of DN and PRF […]

Effects of Dry Needling on Spasticity in Multiple Sclerosis Evaluated Through the Rate-Dependent Depression of the H Reflex: A Case Report

Int Med Case Rep J. 2023 May 18;16:293-302. doi: 10.2147/IMCRJ.S391201. eCollection 2023. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Spasticity is a common symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS) which affects mobility. Dry Needling (DN) has shown a reduction in spasticity in neuromuscular conditions such as stroke and spinal cord injury although the mechanism of action is still unclear. In spastic […]

Effect of dry needling and instrumental myofascial release on masticatory, facial, and cervical muscles of patients with temporomandibular disorders of muscular origin

J Clin Exp Dent. 2023 May 1;15(5):e366-e375. doi: 10.4317/jced.60312. eCollection 2023 May. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: To evaluate the effectiveness of dry needling (DN) and instrumental myofascial release (IMR) therapies in the cervico-cranio-mandibular system through pain, bite force, and distribution of occlusal contacts in patients with muscular temporomandibular disorders. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Thirty patients were divided into […]

Efficacy of Extracorporeal Shockwave therapy on pain and function in Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials

Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2023 May 15. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000002286. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To examine the effectiveness of ESWT in reducing pain, improving functionality, joint range of motion (ROM), quality of life, fatigue, and health status self-perception in people with MPS. METHODS: PubMed, the Cochrane Library, CINAHL, the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro), […]

Identifying which adverse events associated with dry needling should be included for informed consent: A modified e-Delphi study

Physiother Theory Pract. 2023 May 9:1-13. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2023.2208668. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Dry needling (DN) uses a monofilament needle to reduce pain and is performed by various healthcare professions. Due to the invasive needle puncture, adverse events (AEs) have been associated with DN. It is unclear, which AEs should be included in a […]

Efficacy of Deep Dry Needling versus Percutaneous Electrolysis in Ultrasound-Guided Treatment of Active Myofascial Trigger Points of the Levator Scapulae in Short-Term: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Life (Basel). 2023 Apr 3;13(4):939. doi: 10.3390/life13040939. ABSTRACT Deep dry needling (DDN) and percutaneous electrolysis (PE) provide the benefit of the mechanical effect of the needle, and PE adds the potential advantages of the galvanic current it incorporates in myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) therapy. The aim of this study was to compare the short-term efficacy […]

Shock waves as treatment of mouse myofascial trigger points

Pain Pract. 2023 Apr 26. doi: 10.1111/papr.13237. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: An abnormal increase in spontaneous neurotransmission can induce subsynaptic knots in the myocyte called myofascial trigger points. The treatment of choice is to destroy these trigger points by inserting needles. However, 10% of the population has a phobia of needles, blood, or […]

Dry needling in a multimodal rehabilitation protocol following rotator cuff repair surgery: study protocol for a double-blinded randomized sham-controlled trial

BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2023 Apr 26;24(1):330. doi: 10.1186/s12891-023-06269-1. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Rotator cuff tear (RCT) is one of the main causes of shoulder pain and dysfunction. Rotator cuff repair (RCR) is a common surgical procedure for the management of RCTs. Presence of myofascial trigger points (MTrP) as a result of surgical procedure can aggravate postoperative shoulder […]

Efficacy of Dry Needling Versus Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation in Patients With Neck Pain Due to Myofascial Trigger Points: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Cureus. 2023 Mar 21;15(3):e36473. doi: 10.7759/cureus.36473. eCollection 2023 Mar. ABSTRACT Introduction Myofascial pain is defined as pain arising primarily in muscles and associated with multiple trigger points. Among the non-pharmacological methods, trigger point injection and electrotherapy are effective methods to treat myofascial pain syndrome. This study compares the effectiveness of dry needling (DN) and transcutaneous […]

Fu’s Subcutaneous Needling for Knee Osteoarthritis Pain

J Vis Exp. 2023 Mar 24;(193). doi: 10.3791/65299. ABSTRACT Fu’s subcutaneous needling (FSN) is a new acupuncture and dry needling technique based on traditional Chinese medicine. It rapidly produces long-lasting effects in soft tissue injuries, particularly in painful musculoskeletal conditions, by providing stimulation primarily in the subcutaneous area. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint […]

An overlooked cause of plantar fasciitis: Myofascial trigger point of the abductor hallucis muscle

Foot (Edinb). 2023 Mar 21;56:102022. doi: 10.1016/j.foot.2023.102022. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT The etiology of plantar heel pain is multifactorial. Myofascial trigger points of abductor hallucis muscle one of the muscles that should be carefully evaluated and treated in patients diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. PMID:37023664 | DOI:10.1016/j.foot.2023.102022

Effect of Conservative Interventions for Musculoskeletal Disorders in Preprofessional and Professional Dancers: A Systematic Review

Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2023 Apr 1;18(2):328-337. doi: 10.26603/001c.73793. eCollection 2023. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Preprofessional and professional dancers are among the athletes who sustain the most musculoskeletal disorders. In recent years, conservative treatment and preventive measures have been investigated in this population. However, no systematic review regarding their effectiveness has been conducted. HYPOTHESIS/PURPOSE: The aim […]

Flexor hallucis brevis’ trigger point and dry needling treatment: a myofascial pain syndrome perspective on big toe pain

Med Ultrason. 2023 Mar 30;25(1):116-117. doi: 10.11152/mu-3987. ABSTRACT PMID:36996399 | DOI:10.11152/mu-3987

Effectiveness of various methods of manual scar therapy

Skin Res Technol. 2023 Mar;29(3):e13272. doi: 10.1111/srt.13272. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The skin is a protective barrier of the body against external factors, and its damage leads to a loss of integrity. Normal wound healing results in a correct, flat, bright, and flexible scar. Initial skin damage and patient specific factors in wound healing contribute that many […]