Effects of dry needling intervention on lower limb dysfunction after stroke: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

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 […]

The potential of physiotherapy technologies in the rehabilitation of patients with non-exudative form of age-related macular degeneration (drusen)

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, […]

Regression Model Decreasing the Risk of Femoral Neurovascular Bundle Accidental Puncture

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 […]

Current Trends in the Management of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction: A Review

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 […]

Some conservative interventions are more effective than others for people with chronic non-specific neck pain: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

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 […]

Adjunctive therapies in addition to land-based exercise therapy for osteoarthritis of the hip or knee

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 […]

Changes in electromyographic activity of latent trigger points after a dry needling intervention: a randomised controlled trial

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 […]

Understanding the Non-Surgical Treatment Experience of Female Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Qualitative Study

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 […]

Effectiveness of Dry Needling and Ischemic Trigger Point Compression in the Gluteus Medius in Patients with Non-Specific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Short-Term Clinical Trial

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 […]

Effect of Dry Needling Treatment on Tibial Musculature in Combination with Neurorehabilitation Treatment in Stroke Patients: Randomized Clinical Study

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 […]

Ultrasound-guided dry needling versus traditional dry needling for patients with knee osteoarthritis: A double-blind randomized controlled trial

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 […]

Primary Care-Based Interventional Procedures for Chronic Pain

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. […]

Comparison of dry needling and self-stretching in muscle extensibility, pain, stiffness, and physical function in hip osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial

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 […]

The effectiveness of dry needling in patients with chronic low back pain: a prospective, randomized, single-blinded study

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 […]

Relatives experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study set in Spanish locked-down nursing homes

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 […]

Evidence for increased…

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 […]

Quantitative Sensory Testing

Home Quantitative Sensory Testing: Offering a prognosis for the efficacy of dry needling treatment: Pain is routinely the focus of the patient examination as it is often the reason, they seek care and therefore serves as a cornerstone of clinical outcome. The concept of pain is a highly complex and multifaceted patient experience that makes […]

Dry Needling Alone or in Combination with Exercise Therapy versus Other Interventions for Reducing Pain and Disability in Subacromial Pain Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Sep 2;19(17):10961. doi: 10.3390/ijerph191710961. ABSTRACT This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the effects of dry needling alone or in combination with exercise therapy for reducing pain and disability in people with subacromial pain syndrome. Systematic searches of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) were performed in five different databases. A […]

Comparative Study of the Efficacy of Hyaluronic Acid, Dry Needling and Combined Treatment in Patellar Osteoarthritis-Single-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial

Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Sep 1;19(17):10912. doi: 10.3390/ijerph191710912. ABSTRACT Background: Osteoarthritis of the knee is one of the most common ailments worldwide, and pain management of this condition is critical. Methods: A multicentre randomized controlled trial RCT with three months of follow-up, conducted in parallel groups: hyaluronic acid (HA), dry needling (DN) […]

Immediate effects of superficial dry needling of the trigeminal nerve innervation field for participants with cervicogenic headache. A randomized controlled trial

Physiother Theory Pract. 2022 Sep 1:1-9. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2022.2118560. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Cervicogenic headache (CGH) is a common condition with a neuroanatomical basis involving the trigeminal nerve. Dry needling (DN) is a safe and effective treatment for CGH but most studies involve deep DN to cervical musculature. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study […]