A Potential Objective Sign of Central Sensitization: Referred Pain Elicited by Manual Gluteus Minimus Muscle Exploration is Coincident with Pathological Autonomic Response Provoked by Noxious Stimulation

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 […]

Dry needling in the management of tendinopathy: A systematic review of randomized control trials

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 […]

Comparison of immediate and delayed effects of superficial and deep dry needling in patients with upper trapezius myofascial trigger points

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 […]

Clinical Effectiveness of Dry Needling in Patients with Musculoskeletal Pain-An Umbrella Review

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 […]

Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Neuromodulation in Multiple Sclerosis: A Case Report

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 […]

Immediate effects of dry needling on pain sensitivity and pain modulation in patients with chronic idiopathic neck pain: a single-blinded randomized clinical trial

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 […]

Device for Dual Ultrasound and Dry Needling Trigger Points Treatment

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 […]

Efficacy of Dry Needling in Treating Scars following Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Case Report

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 […]

Letter to the Editor Regarding “Electrical Dry Needling Plus Corticosteroid Injection for Osteoarthritis of the Knee: A Randomized Controlled Trial”

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

Dry needling on latent and active myofascial trigger points versus oral diclofenac in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial

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 […]

Comparing dry needling or local acupuncture to various wet needling injection types for musculoskeletal pain and disability. A systematic review of randomized clinical trials

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 […]

Inclusion of Cross-Sectional and Radiological Images for Better Understanding of Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Decreasing the Risk of Adverse Events during Dry Needling in Undergraduate Physiotherapy Students

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’ […]

Improvement of Hip Pain After Total Hip Arthroplasty With Dry Needling as an Adjunct to Conventional Physiotherapy: A Case Series

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 […]

Surgical treatment options for plantar fasciitis and their effectiveness: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

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 […]

Dry needling for the treatment of acute myofascial pain syndrome in general practitioners’ clinics: a cohort study

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 […]

Effects of therapeutic interventions on pain due to plantar fasciitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Clin Rehabil. 2022 Dec 26:2692155221143865. doi: 10.1177/02692155221143865. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To determine the effects of different therapeutic interventions that have ever been evaluated in randomized controlled trials on pain due to plantar fasciitis. METHODS: We searched different electronic databases until September 2022. Mean differences (MDs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated. […]

Correlation between Anthropometric and Ultrasound Measurement for Dry Needling of the Iliocostalis Lumborum Muscle with a Safety Protocol: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study

Healthcare (Basel). 2022 Dec 7;10(12):2470. doi: 10.3390/healthcare10122470. NO ABSTRACT PMID:36553994 | DOI:10.3390/healthcare10122470

Comparison of the effectiveness of dry needling and high-intensity laser therapy in the treatment of myofascial pain syndrome: a randomized single-blind controlled study

Lasers Med Sci. 2022 Dec 20;38(1):3. doi: 10.1007/s10103-022-03687-w. NO ABSTRACT PMID:36538189 | DOI:10.1007/s10103-022-03687-w

A Clinical Trial Protocol to Compare the Effect of Dry Needling and Acupoint Dry Needling on Wrist Flexor Spasticity after Stroke

J Acupunct Meridian Stud. 2022 Aug 31;15(4):273-278. doi: 10.51507/j.jams.2022.15.4.273. NO ABSTRACT PMID:36521776 | DOI:10.51507/j.jams.2022.15.4.273

Local Corticosteroid Injection Versus Dry Needling in the Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis

Cureus. 2022 Nov 9;14(11):e31286. doi: 10.7759/cureus.31286. eCollection 2022 Nov. NO ABSTRACT PMID:36514597 | PMC:PMC9733488 | DOI:10.7759/cureus.31286