Medicine (Baltimore). 2023 Mar 3;102(9):e33126. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000033126. ABSTRACT RATIONALE: Trigeminal neuralgia is a recurrent unilateral transient electroshock-like pain. Fu’s subcutaneous needling (FSN), used to treat the musculoskeletal problems, has not been reported in this field. PATIENT CONCERNS: The pain extent of case 1 had no reduction after the previous microvascular decompression, the pain of case […]
J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2023 Feb 23. doi: 10.3233/BMR-220045. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Ischemic compression is widely used to clinically treat neck pain. However, no meta-analysis has been conducted to evaluate the effects of this process on neck pain. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of ischemic compression on the myofascial […]
Zhen Ci Yan Jiu. 2023 Feb 25;48(2):125-32. doi: 10.13702/j.1000-0607.20220800. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To observe the effects of heat-reinforcing needling on synovial inflammation and microRNA-155 (miR-155)/Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4)/nuclear transcription factor-κB (NF-κB) signaling axis, so as to investigate its anti-inflammatory mechanism in rabbits with cold syndrome of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). METHODS: A total of 36 rabbits were […]
Physiother Theory Pract. 2023 Feb 27:1-9. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2023.2182655. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Many non-pharmacological interventions have been proposed for spasticity modulation in spastic stroke subjects. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the immediate effect of dry needling (DN), electrical stimulation (ES), and dry needling with intramuscular electrical stimulation (DN+IMES) on H-reflex in post-stroke spasticity. METHODS: Spastic […]
Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2023 Feb 1;18(1):240-252. doi: 10.26603/001c.68143. eCollection 2023. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and prolotherapy have resulted in promising outcomes in patients with various types of shoulder injuries. However, there is a lack of preliminary evidence supporting preparation of PRP production, timely application of these therapies and regenerative rehabilitation protocols. The […]
Pain Res Manag. 2023 Feb 2;2023:4030622. doi: 10.1155/2023/4030622. eCollection 2023. ABSTRACT Referred pain/sensation provoked by trigger points suits the nociplastic pain criteria. There is a debate over whether trigger points are related to a peripheral phenomenon or central sensitization (CS) processes. Referred pain is considered a possible sign of CS, which occurs probably mainly due […]
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2023 Jan;33:128-135. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2022.09.021. Epub 2022 Sep 22. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: The objective of the study is to evaluate the best available evidence on the effectiveness of DN in the management of tendinopathy. METHODS: Seven randomized control trials were selected following an electronic search in PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and SPORTDiscus […]
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2023 Jan;33:106-111. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2022.09.003. Epub 2022 Sep 24. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Dry needling is one of the most common treatments for this condition. In this study the immediate and delayed effects of superficial dry needling (SDN) and deep dry needling (DDN) on upper trapezius muscle function and patients’ pain and disability was […]
J Clin Med. 2023 Feb 2;12(3):1205. doi: 10.3390/jcm12031205. ABSTRACT The number of systematic reviews (SR) summarizing the literature regarding the clinical effects of Dry Needling (DN) has increased rapidly. Yet, rigorous evidence about the clinical effectiveness of this technique is still lacking. The aim of this umbrella review is to summarize the evidence about the […]
Degener Neurol Neuromuscul Dis. 2023 Jan 27;13:15-20. doi: 10.2147/DNND.S395082. eCollection 2023. ABSTRACT Multiple sclerosis is a degenerative inflammatory disease that causes different musculoskeletal problems. Its impact has led to the study of treatment alternatives such as the use of invasive physiotherapy. In this study, we analyze the effects of ultrasound-guided percutaneous neuromodulation to a 51-year-old […]
Braz J Phys Ther. 2023 Jan 24;27(1):100481. doi: 10.1016/j.bjpt.2023.100481. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Dry needling is frequently used for the treatment of neck pain but knowledge about its neurophysiological central effects is scarce. OBJECTIVES: To compare the immediate effects of a single session of dry needling (DN) and sham needling (SN) on local […]
Sensors (Basel). 2023 Jan 4;23(2):580. doi: 10.3390/s23020580. ABSTRACT Ultrasound is a well-known tool to produce thermal and non-thermal effects on cells and tissues. These effects require an appropriate application of ultrasound in terms of localization and acoustic energy delivered. This article describes a new device that combines ultrasound and dry needling treatments. The non-thermal effects […]
Med J Islam Repub Iran. 2022 Dec 20;36:156. doi: 10.47176/mjiri.36.156. eCollection 2022. ABSTRACT Background: In this case report of a 31-year-old female, we describe the effects of dry needling on scar tissue following total hip arthroplasty. Case report: A 31-year-old woman underwent an elective bilateral total hip replacement due to a motor vehicle accident. Based […]
Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2023 Jan 14:S0003-9993(23)00036-9. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2022.10.018. Online ahead of print. NO ABSTRACT PMID:36649913 | DOI:10.1016/j.apmr.2022.10.018
BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2023 Jan 18;24(1):36. doi: 10.1186/s12891-022-06116-9. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Latent and active myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in knee-associated muscles may play a key role in pain management among patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of dry needling treatment on pain intensity, disability, and range of […]
Disabil Rehabil. 2023 Jan 12:1-15. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2165731. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT PURPOSE: Systematically evaluate the comparative effectiveness of dry needling (DN) or local acupuncture to various types of wet needling (WN) for musculoskeletal pain disorders (MPD). METHODS: Seven databases (PubMed, PEDro, SPORTDiscus, CINAHL, Scopus, Embase, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials) were searched […]
Anat Sci Educ. 2023 Jan 9. doi: 10.1002/ase.2251. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Since there is an increasing rate of physiotherapists using invasive procedures during the clinical practice, understanding the cross-sectional anatomy and radiological images is essential for ensuring patients’ safety during these interventions. Therefore, the aim of this study was to analyze the students’ […]
Cureus. 2022 Dec 1;14(12):e32098. doi: 10.7759/cureus.32098. eCollection 2022 Dec. ABSTRACT While total hip arthroplasty (THA) is one of the most common and successful orthopedic surgeries, some patients may experience persistent, recurrent, or new hip pain despite successful THA. Dry needling (DN) is a common treatment for musculoskeletal pain, yet little data has been published on […]
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2023 Jan 3. doi: 10.1007/s00402-022-04739-0. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: To date, there are no systematic reviews on the utility of surgical management for plantar fasciitis to guide best practice. This review aimed to evaluate the operative options for plantar fasciitis and their effectiveness. METHODS: A systematic review and network […]
BMC Prim Care. 2022 Dec 27;23(1):339. doi: 10.1186/s12875-022-01951-0. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Musculoskeletal pain is one of the leading complaints in the ambulatory setting. There are many ways to treat it, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches. Dry needling (DN) is an option that is easy to learn, cheap and has a good safety profile. The aim of […]
