J Oral Rehabil. 2022 Oct 31. doi: 10.1111/joor.13382. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Several studies have shown that both acupuncture and dry needling are effective in the treatment of musculoskeletal pains. Therefore, the aim of this network meta-analysis (NMA) was to investigate the treatment outcome of acupuncture and dry-needling for masticatory muscle pain (TMD-M) […]
Healthcare (Basel). 2022 Sep 24;10(10):1862. doi: 10.3390/healthcare10101862. ABSTRACT This study aims to analyze the effects of Dry Needling (DN) for the release of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in the triceps surae muscles (TSM). A systematic review was performed up to February 2022 in PubMed, PEDro, Scopus, CENTRAL, and Web of Science. Selection criteria were studies […]
J Clin Med. 2022 Oct 19;11(20):6167. doi: 10.3390/jcm11206167. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: This study aimed to determine the short-term effects of dry needling (DN) combined with a standard exercise program on pain and quality of life in patients with chronic mechanical neck pain (CMNP). METHODS: Thirty-one patients with CMNP were randomly allocated to the experimental and control […]
Life (Basel). 2022 Oct 11;12(10):1575. doi: 10.3390/life12101575. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Osteoarthritis is one of the most common degenerative joint diseases. The main symptoms of the osteoarthritis have been linked to the presence of myofascial trigger points in the soft tissues. Dry needing (DN) is the most investigated technique for the treatment of myofascial trigger points. Thus, […]
BMJ Open. 2022 Oct 26;12(10):e062494. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-062494. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Lower limb dysfunction is among the common sequelae of patients who had a poststroke and often results in the reduction of the quality of life. This study aims to assess the short and interim-term efficacy of dry needling (DN) intervention on lower extremity function, balance and […]
Tomography. 2022 Oct 1;8(5):2498-2507. doi: 10.3390/tomography8050208. ABSTRACT Although most of the adverse events derived from dry needling are minor, avoiding potential hazards for patients including accidental invasion of vessels, ganglia, and nerves is essential to ensure patients’ safety. We aimed to investigate the contribution of predictors explaining the variance of sartorius muscle depth limit at […]
Vestn Oftalmol. 2022;138(5):74-79. doi: 10.17116/oftalma202213805174. ABSTRACT Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is currently the leading cause of vision loss in the elderly population worldwide. Despite the experience of using physiotherapeutic methods of treatment for non-exudative form of age-related macular degeneration, as well as the lack of clear criteria for its indication and evaluation of its effectiveness, […]
Cureus. 2022 Sep 19;14(9):e29314. doi: 10.7759/cureus.29314. eCollection 2022 Sep. ABSTRACT The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a synovial bi-condylar joint with 3 degrees of freedom. One-third of the adult population reportedly suffers from temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD). Females are more commonly affected than males. Almost 50% of TMD patients do not require any intervention, and the […]
J Physiother. 2022 Oct 17:S1836-9553(22)00086-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jphys.2022.09.007. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT QUESTION: Which is the most effective conservative intervention for patients with non-specific chronic neck pain (CNSNP)? DESIGN: A systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials. PARTICIPANTS: Adults with CNSNP of at least 3 months duration. INTERVENTIONS: All available pharmacological and non-pharmacological […]
Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2022 Oct 17;10:CD011915. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD011915.pub2. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Land-based exercise therapy is recommended in clinical guidelines for hip or knee osteoarthritis. Adjunctive non-pharmacological therapies are commonly used alongside exercise in hip or knee osteoarthritis management, but cumulative evidence for adjuncts to land-based exercise therapy is lacking. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the benefits and […]
Physiotherapy. 2022 Sep 7;117:72-80. doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2022.09.002. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To analyse the effects of dry needling (DN) in upper trapezius latent trigger points (LTrPs) on pressure pain threshold (PPT) and surface electromyography (sEMG). DESIGN: Randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled clinical trial. SETTINGS: Sports Rehabilitation Laboratory, University of Castilla-La Mancha. PARTICIPANTS: Forty-six participants (18-35 […]
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Sep 30;19(19):12468. doi: 10.3390/ijerph191912468. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The presence of latent myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in the gluteus medius is one of the possible causes of non-specific low back pain. Dry needling (DN) and ischemic compression (IC) techniques may be useful for the treatment of these MTrPs. METHODS: For […]
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Sep 28;19(19):12349. doi: 10.3390/ijerph191912349. ABSTRACT Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremity, characterized by pain, loss of strength, and decreased fine motor function. This study describes the experiences of women with CTS who received non-surgical treatments. A qualitative phenomenological study was undertaken. Purposive […]
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Sep 28;19(19):12302. doi: 10.3390/ijerph191912302. ABSTRACT (1) Background: Introducing ultrasound-guided dry needling to neurorehabilitation treatments increases the beneficial effects of therapy. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of including an ultrasound-guided dry needling session in neurorehabilitation treatment on spasticity and gait-balance quality versus neurorehabilitation treatment […]
PLoS One. 2022 Sep 30;17(9):e0274990. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0274990. eCollection 2022. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To compare the effect of ultrasound (US)-guided dry needling (DN) with traditional DN in the treatment of pain and dysfunction for patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). DESIGN: A double-blind, randomized controlled trial. METHODS: Patients (25 male and 65 female), age 50-80 years diagnosed with […]
Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2022 Sep 11;49:101667. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2022.101667. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Patients with hip osteoarthritis (OA) present myofascial trigger points in the hip muscles that may reduce muscle extensibility, provoke pain and stiffness, and decrease physical function. The purpose of the study was to compare the effects of dry […]
Prim Care. 2022 Sep;49(3):425-437. doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2022.02.002. Epub 2022 Aug 29. ABSTRACT Chronic pain interventions in the primary care setting can provide temporal relief and are best used as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. Interventional therapies may use steroids, local anesthetic, saline, prolotherapy, no medication at all (dry needling), acupuncture, or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. […]
Sci Rep. 2022 Sep 22;12(1):15803. doi: 10.1038/s41598-022-19980-1. ABSTRACT Dry needling (DN) is a standard procedure for treating musculoskeletal disorders. However, there are no clear recommendations for using DN in low back pain (LBP). Therefore, this study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the novel DN program for reducing pain intensity and improving functional efficiency in […]
Jpn J Nurs Sci. 2022 Sep 22:e12510. doi: 10.1111/jjns.12510. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT AIM: To describe the experience of relatives of residents with dementia residing in locked-down nursing homes during the first outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, concerning their relationships with nurses and the nursing care applied. METHODS: A qualitative descriptive study was carried […]
Home Evidence for Increased Magnetic Resonance Imaging Signal Intensity and Morphological Changes in the Brachial Plexus and Median Nerves of Patients with Chronic Arm and Neck Pain Following Whiplash Injury This is an excellent research report by Greening et al. discussing the morphological changes in the median nerve after trauma. This research report is very […]
