Ultrasound-guided dry needling for chronic low back pain: A case report targeting the quadratus lumborum muscle

Authors:Mustafa Hüseyin Temel, Fatih Bağcıer Turk J Phys Med Rehabil. 2024 Feb 1;70(1):154-156. doi: 10.5606/tftrd.2024.13291. eCollection 2024 Mar. NO ABSTRACT PMID:38549826 | PMC:PMC10966752 | DOI:10.5606/tftrd.2024.13291

Treating Lateral Epicondylopathy With Dry Needling and Exercise: A Case Series

Authors:Brian V Hortz, Sue Falsone J Sport Rehabil. 2024 Mar 26:1-6. doi: 10.1123/jsr.2023-0015. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT CONTEXT: Lateral epicondylopathy (LE) is a common overuse injury affecting elbow, wrist, and hand function. It is characterized by weakness and pain in the muscles and tendons of the forearm responsible for the extension of your wrist […]

Effects of dry needling on spasticity, cortical excitability, and range of motion in a patient with multiple sclerosis: a case report

Authors:Haniyeh Choobsaz, Nastaran Ghotbi, Noureddin Nakhostin Ansari J Med Case Rep. 2024 Mar 24;18(1):125. doi: 10.1186/s13256-024-04452-z. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Dry needling is an intervention used by physiotherapists to manage muscle spasticity. We report the effects of three sessions of dry needling on ankle plantar flexor muscle spasticity and cortical excitability in a patient with multiple sclerosis. […]

Dry Needling with the Use of FRSc Technique in Addition to Standard Rehabilitation Program for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial Using Both PROMs and Measurement Tools

Authors:Joanna Rajfur, Katarzyna Rajfur, Tomasz Matusz, Maria Malarska, Karolina Walewicz, Kuba Ptaszkowski, Robert Dymarek, Jakub Taradaj J Pain Res. 2024 Mar 13;17:1041-1053. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S450119. eCollection 2024. ABSTRACT PURPOSE: Dry needling (DN) has gained popularity for musculoskeletal conditions, but its commercial use often surpasses scientific evidence. The novel Five Regulatory Systems Concept (FRSc) of DN shows […]

Safety of dry needling in stroke patients: a scoping review

Authors:Iris MALFAIT, Sabien GIJSBERS, Annemie SMEETS, Britta HANSSEN, Anton PICK, Koen PEERS, Fabienne SCHILLEBEECKX Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2024 Mar 19. doi: 10.23736/S1973-9087.24.08224-8. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Spasticity is a common problem in stroke patients. Treatments of spasticity often have side effects or are insufficiently effective. Dry needling (DN) has been proposed […]

COMPARISON THE EFFICACY OF DRY NEEDLING AND ISCHEMIC COMPRESSION METHODS IN MIYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROME: A RANDOMIZED TRIAL

Authors:S Karagül, A Saime Georgian Med News. 2024 Jan;(346):27-32. ABSTRACT Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is the most common in the musculoskeletal disease. Dry needling techniques and ischemic compression are the most common applications. We aimed to compare the efficacy of dry needling and ischemic compression methods on pain, cervical range of motion and disability in […]

Radial Nerve Inflammation and Lateral Epicondylalgia

Ever treated “tennis elbow” that just won’t go away? It might not be the tendon—it could be the radial nerve. Hey everyone, Dr. Frank here from Integrative Dry Needling! Today, we’re diving into a game-changing discovery about chronic lateral elbow pain. The Research: Why Nerves Matter More Than Tendons 🔬 A pivotal study examined patients […]

Comparing Myofascial pain syndrome treatment with DN versus ESWT for plantar fasciitis on pain and function of the heel

Authors:Burak Tayyip Dede, Ayşenur Ada, Muhammed Oğuz, Berat Bulut, Fatih Bagcıer, Ebru Aytekin J Foot Ankle Surg. 2024 Mar 12:S1067-2516(24)00054-1. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2024.02.008. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to compare the effects of dry needling (DN) and extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) in the treatment of plantar fasciitis (PF). The […]

Therapeutic effects of dry needling on lateral epicondylitis: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors:Xia Ma, Yaqin Qiao, Jinyong Wang, Anle Xu, Jifeng Rong Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2024 Mar 12:S0003-9993(24)00823-2. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2024.02.713. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To investigate the therapeutic effects of dry needling on lateral epicondylitis and identify a relatively more effective needling technique. DATA SOURCES: English databases (Pubmed, Web of Science, Scopus, EBSCO, ScienceDirect, […]

The Effect of Combining Spinal Manipulation and Dry Needling in Individuals with Non-specific Low Back Pain

Authors:Jedidiah Farley, Lisa Taylor-Swanson, Shane Koppenhaver, Anne Thackeray, Jake Magel, Julie M Fritz J Pain. 2024 Mar 12:S1526-5900(24)00425-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jpain.2024.03.002. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common and costly musculoskeletal conditions impacting health care in the United States. The development of multimodal strategies of treatment are imperative […]

Comparison of Dry Needling and Cold-Spray-Stretching Treatments by Ultrasonography and Electrophysiology: Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial

Authors:Busra Ustun, Elem Yorulmaz, Duygu Geler‐Kulcu J Ultrasound Med. 2024 Mar 8. doi: 10.1002/jum.16445. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: To compare the efficacy of dry needling (DN) and cold-spray-stretching treatments using surface electromyography (sEMG) and ultrasound (US) in the treatment of patients with myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) with active trigger point (ATrP) in the […]

Acute Effects of the Dry Needling Session on Gastrocnemius Muscle Biomechanical Properties, and Perfusion with Latent Trigger Points – A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial in Mixed Martial Arts Athletes

Authors:Robert Trybulski, Arkadiusz Stanula, Aleksandra Żebrowska, Mieszko Podleśny, Barbara Hall J Sports Sci Med. 2024 Mar 1;23(1):136-146. doi: 10.52082/jssm.2024.136. eCollection 2024 Mar. ABSTRACT The study aimed to evaluate the immediate effects of a dry needling (DN) therapy session on biomechanical properties, muscle power, perfusion, and pressure pain threshold of the gastrocnemius muscle with latent trigger […]

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, […]

The Science Behind Dry Needling: How it Helps Patients and its Effects on Inflammation

How Dry Needling Influences Inflammation at the Cellular Level: A Clinician’s Breakdown 💡 Ever wonder how dry needling actually changes inflammation at the cellular level? Let’s break it down. Hi everyone, Dr. Frank here from Integrative Dry Needling (IDN)! In this Clinical Relevance video, we’re diving deep into how dry needling balances inflammation and healing […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]