The Effects of Dry-Needling Therapy on the Quality of Life in Athletes with Myofascial Pain Syndrome: Repeated Measures Design Study

Authors:Bojan Pavlović, Lazar Toskić, Vanja Cicović, Borislav Cicović, Veroljub Stanković 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 […]

A novel application of lemmatize and thematic analysis to understand protective measures perspectives of patients with chronic respiratory disease during the first outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study

Authors:Domingo Palacios-Ceña, David Peña-Otero, Ciro Casanova-Macario, Juan Nicolas Cuenca-Zaldivar, Cristina Garcia-Bravo, Cesar Fernandez-de-las-Peñas, David Díaz-Pérez 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 […]

Leukocyte-Poor Platelet-Rich Plasma as a Treatment for Patellar Tendinopathy A Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Trial

Authors: Christina Herrero, Amy Wasterlain, David A Bloom, Hien Pham, Maxwell Weinberg, Jason L Dragoo, Eric J Strauss 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 […]

Effectiveness of dry needling to treat lateral epicondylosis: A case report

Authors:Nathan Short, Jill Linder, Ethan Stump 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 […]

Trigger point injection therapies for chronic myofascial neck and back pain: A systematic review

Authors:Maxime Debrosse, Sukhman Shergill, Achal Shah, Kaiwal Patel, Amitabh Gulati, Kanishka Rajput 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 […]

Comparing The Effects of Compression Contrast Therapy and Dry Needling on Muscle Functionality, Pressure Pain Threshold, and Perfusion after Isometric Fatigue in Forearm Muscles of Combat Sports Athletes: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

Authors:Adrian Kużdżał, Filipe Manue Clemente, Adam Kawczyński, Ireneusz Ryszkiel, Robert Trybulski 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 […]

Effectiveness of adding dry needling of the upper trapezius muscle to the usual physiotherapy for managing chronic neck pain: A randomized controlled trial with a 7-week follow-up

Authors:Slwa Sami Alattar, Hosam Alzahrani 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 […]

Effect of Dry Needling Plus Static Stretching on Plantar Flexors Spasticity in Chronic Stroke Patients

Authors:Mahdi Esmaeeli, Nastaran Ghotbi, Kazem Malmir, Noureddin Nakhostin Ansari, Pablo Herrero, Shohreh Jalaei, Elham Loni, Sajede Mazidi 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 […]

Analysis of Research Trends in Ultrasound-Guided Acupuncture and Dry-Needling: A Scoping Review

Authors:Hyunwook Shin, Hyeonjun Woo, Yunhee Han, Seungkwan Choi, Jungho Jo, Seojae Jeon, Wonbae Ha, Junghan Lee 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 […]

Study of the electromyographic activity in patellofemoral pain syndrome accompanied by secondary myofascial pain syndrome specifically affecting the popliteus muscle following dry needling: a randomized clinical trial

Authors:Fatemehzahra Khammar, Cyrus Taghizadeh Delkhoush, Fatemeh Ehsani 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 […]

Subcision with platelet-rich plasma and microneedling versus subcision with saline and micro-needling in posttraumatic scars

Author:Howida Omar Twisy Arch Dermatol Res. 2024 Aug 19;316(8):537. doi: 10.1007/s00403-024-03226-3. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: In treating post-traumatic scars, this study compared the safety and effectiveness of combined subcision with saline and microneedling versus combined subcision with platelet-rich plasma and microneedling. Combined subcision with saline and microneedling or combined subcision with platelet-rich plasma and microneedling were used […]

Unravelling the mechanisms behind the short-term effects of dry needling: new insights from a mediation analysis with repeatedly measured mediators and outcomes

Authors:Carlos Murillo, Ester Cerezo-Téllez, María Torres-Lacomba, Thien Quy Pham, Enrique Lluch, Deborah Falla, Tat-Thang Vo Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2024 Aug 13:S0003-9993(24)01165-1. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2024.07.016. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: to explore the causal pathways underlying the short-term effects of deep dry needling (DDN) in people with chronic neck pain. DESIGN: explanatory longitudinal mediation analysis […]

Pain, function and peritendinous effusion improvement after dry needling in patients with long head of biceps brachii tendinopathy: a single-blind randomized clinical trial

Authors:I-Wei Chen, Ying-Tzu Liao, Hsin Tseng, Hsiao-Che Lin, Li-Wei Chou Ann Med. 2024 Dec;56(1):2391528. doi: 10.1080/07853890.2024.2391528. Epub 2024 Aug 14. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Long head of biceps brachii tendinopathy, a frequent source of anterior shoulder pain, may lead to discomfort and diminished function. The objective of this study is to assess the efficacy of dry needling […]

Fibromyalgia Diagnosis and Treatment Receipt in the U.S. Military Health System

Authors:Germaine F Herrera, Patricia K Carreño, Ysehak Wondwossen, Alexander G Velosky, Michael S Patzkowski, Krista B Highland Mil Med. 2024 Aug 12:usae384. doi: 10.1093/milmed/usae384. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Meta-analytic findings and clinical practice guidance recommend pharmacological (e.g., pregabalin, duloxetine, and milnacipran) and non-pharmacological (e.g., exercise and sleep hygiene) interventions to reduce symptoms and […]

Evaluation of the effect of dextrose prolotherapy versus deep dry needling therapy for the treatment of temporomandibular joint anterior disc displacement with reduction: (a randomized controlled trial)

Authors:Amr Gibaly , Mohamed Abdelmoiz , Ahmed Nagi Alghandour Clin Oral Investig. 2024 Aug 8;28(9):475. doi: 10.1007/s00784-024-05830-z. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: to compare the combined effect of Prolotherapy and Deep Dry Needling (DDN) versus DDN effect on relieving the symptoms of Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) anterior disc displacement. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The clinical trial randomly allocated forty patients. […]

Comparing the efficacy and safety of microneedling and its combination with other treatments in patients with acne scars: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Authors:Honggang Li, Botong Jia, Xuanfen Zhang Arch Dermatol Res. 2024 Aug 7;316(8):505. doi: 10.1007/s00403-024-03256-x. ABSTRACT This study aimed to analyze the efficacy and safety of microneedling (MN), both alone and in combination with other treatments, to refine the approach for treating acne scars using MN. We systematically searched Pubmed, Cochrane Library, Embase, and Web of […]

Effectiveness of Injection Strategies on Patients With Patellar Tendonitis (Jumpers’ Knee): A Network Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Authors:Shaowei Wang, Buwei Lyu Sports Health. 2024 Aug 5:19417381241263338. doi: 10.1177/19417381241263338. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT CONTEXT: Patellar tendonitis (PT) is a common degenerative disease of the patellar tendon that seriously affects the sports careers of elite athletes and activities of daily living of sports enthusiasts. Injection therapy is a prevalent invasive treatment for PT. […]

Short-term effectiveness of dry needling on pain and ankle range of motion in athletes with medial tibial stress syndrome- a randomized control trial

Authors:Amrinder Singh, Nikita Wadhwani, Monika Sharma J Man Manip Ther. 2024 Aug 4:1-7. doi: 10.1080/10669817.2024.2384611. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) is also called soleus syndrome because the resultant periostitis is localized to the medial insertion of the soleus muscle. This study explores the effectiveness of dry needling (DN) targeting […]

Functionality and jump performance in patellar tendinopathy with the application of three different treatments

Authors:M.P. López-Royo, A.V. Bataller-Cervero J Sci Med Sport. 2024 Jun 20:S1440-2440(24)00220-2. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2024.06.006. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: The aim is to assess performance characteristics in jumps and functionality in participants with patellar tendinopathy and compare changes with various tendinopathy treatments in the short and medium term. As a secondary objective, the study aims […]

Short-term effect of acupuncture dry needle in treatment of chronic mechanical low back pain: a randomized controlled clinical trial

Authors:S M Alrawaili, A M Elshiwi, A Sulieman, A R Azab, W Ezzat, W K Abdelbasset, G M Koura Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2024 Jul;28(14):3973-3981. doi: 10.26355/eurrev_202407_36571. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: In today’s industrialized world, between sixty and ninety percent of the working-age population experiences low back discomfort. Chronic mechanical low back pain (CMLBP), the most […]