Safety, Effectiveness, and Professional Judgment: A Survey of Training-Related Perspectives Among Physiotherapists Who Practise Acupuncture in Ontario

Authors:Nadine Ijaz, Qi Zhang, Sandy Welsh, Heather Boon Physiother Can. 2022 Jan 7;74(3):306-315. doi: 10.3138/ptc-2020-0116. eCollection 2022 Aug. ABSTRACT Purpose: Physiotherapists practise various forms of acupuncture worldwide, but no international consensus exists as to the appropriate duration of related training programs. In this cross-sectional study, we aimed to characterize the training-related backgrounds and views of […]

Duration of Electro-Dry Needling Does Not Change the Pain Response After Repeated Nociceptive Thermal Stimuli in Asymptomatic Individuals: A Randomized Intervention Study

Authors:Max Jordon, Matthew Grubb, Frank Tudini Arch Rehabil Res Clin Transl. 2023 Apr 17;5(2):100267. doi: 10.1016/j.arrct.2023.100267. eCollection 2023 Jun. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To assess the effects of 5 different durations of electro-dry needling (EDN) on asymptomatic individuals’ pain response after repeated noxious thermal stimuli. DESIGN: Randomized, non-controlled intervention trial. SETTING: University laboratory. PARTICIPANTS: Asymptomatic participants (N=50) […]

Treadmill exercise post dry needling improves heel rise in patients recovering from surgical ankle fracture: A randomised controlled trial

Authors:Pablo Becerra-Yañez, Rodrigo Núñez-Cortés, Ricardo López, Morín Ortiz, Martín Pérez, Carlos Cruz-Montecinos J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2023 Apr;34:60-65. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2023.04.053. Epub 2023 Apr 13. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Little is known about the effectiveness of the dry needling technique (DNT) plus exercise on motor function in musculoskeletal diseases. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of treadmill exercise immediately […]

Creation of a risk of harms informed consent form for dry needling: A nominal group technique

Authors:Edmund C. Ickert, David Griswold, Ken Learman, Chad Cook Musculoskelet Sci Pract. 2023 May 24;66:102778. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2023.102778. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: When consenting patients to dry needling treatment, it is necessary to inform patients of potential risks of harms. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to identify elements and framework for an […]

The cervical spine in tension type headache

Authors:César Fernández-de-las-Peñas, Chad Cook, Joshua A. Cleland, Lidiane L. Florencio Musculoskelet Sci Pract. 2023 May 29:102780. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2023.102780. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: The concept that headaches may originate in the cervical spine has been discussed over decades and is still a matter of debate. The cervical spine has been traditionally linked to cervicogenic […]

Corrigendum to: Dry Needling for Subacromial Pain Syndrome: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis

No authors listed Pain Med. 2023 Jun 1:pnad064. doi: 10.1093/pm/pnad064. Online ahead of print. NO ABSTRACT PMID:37263620 | DOI:10.1093/pm/pnad064

Ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency versus dry needling for pain management in chronic neck and shoulder myofascial pain syndrome patients at a tertiary hospital in China: a randomised controlled trial protocol

Authors:Jin Wang, Yuelun Zhang, Xulei Cui, Le Shen BMJ Open. 2023 May 24;13(5):e071422. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-071422. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS), especially in the neck and shoulder region, is one of the most common chronic pain disorders worldwide. Dry needling (DN) and pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) are the two effective methods for treating MPS. We aimed […]

Effects of Dry Needling on Spasticity in Multiple Sclerosis Evaluated Through the Rate-Dependent Depression of the H Reflex: A Case Report

Authors:Felix León, Leticia Manzo, Rebeca Kababie, Jimena Figueroa, Carlos Cuellar, Pablo Herrero Int Med Case Rep J. 2023 May 18;16:293-302. doi: 10.2147/IMCRJ.S391201. eCollection 2023. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Spasticity is a common symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS) which affects mobility. Dry Needling (DN) has shown a reduction in spasticity in neuromuscular conditions such as stroke and spinal […]

Effect of dry needling and instrumental myofascial release on masticatory, facial, and cervical muscles of patients with temporomandibular disorders of muscular origin

Authors:Paulo-Roberto-Quiudini Junior, Selma Siéssere, Edneia-Corrêa de Mello, Sergio Rodrigues, Isabela Regalo, Ligia-Maria-Napolitano Gonçalves, Veridiana-Wanshi Arnoni, Marcelo Palinkas, Simone Regalo J Clin Exp Dent. 2023 May 1;15(5):e366-e375. doi: 10.4317/jced.60312. eCollection 2023 May. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: To evaluate the effectiveness of dry needling (DN) and instrumental myofascial release (IMR) therapies in the cervico-cranio-mandibular system through pain, bite force, […]

Efficacy of Extracorporeal Shockwave therapy on pain and function in Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials

Authors:Carlos Avendaño-López, Álvaro Megía-García, Hector Beltran-Alacreu, Diego Serrano-Muñoz, Rubén Arroyo-Fernández, Natalia Comino-Suárez, Juan Avendaño-Coy Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2023 May 15. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000002286. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To examine the effectiveness of ESWT in reducing pain, improving functionality, joint range of motion (ROM), quality of life, fatigue, and health status self-perception in […]

Identifying which adverse events associated with dry needling should be included for informed consent: A modified e-Delphi study

Authors:Edmund C Ickert, David Griswold, Ken Learman, Chad Cook Physiother Theory Pract. 2023 May 9:1-13. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2023.2208668. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Dry needling (DN) uses a monofilament needle to reduce pain and is performed by various healthcare professions. Due to the invasive needle puncture, adverse events (AEs) have been associated with DN. It […]

Efficacy of Deep Dry Needling versus Percutaneous Electrolysis in Ultrasound-Guided Treatment of Active Myofascial Trigger Points of the Levator Scapulae in Short-Term: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Authors:Ana Isabel Benito-de-Pedro, Ricardo Becerro-de-Bengoa-Vallejo, Marta Elena Losa-Iglesias, David Rodríguez-Sanz, César Calvo-Lobo, María Benito-de-Pedro Life (Basel). 2023 Apr 3;13(4):939. doi: 10.3390/life13040939. ABSTRACT Deep dry needling (DDN) and percutaneous electrolysis (PE) provide the benefit of the mechanical effect of the needle, and PE adds the potential advantages of the galvanic current it incorporates in myofascial trigger […]

Shock waves as treatment of mouse myofascial trigger points

Authors:Pol Monclús, Marc Bosque, Ramón Margalef, M. Teresa Colomina, Francisco J. Valderrama‐Canales, Laia Just, Manel M. Santafé Pain Pract. 2023 Apr 26. doi: 10.1111/papr.13237. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: An abnormal increase in spontaneous neurotransmission can induce subsynaptic knots in the myocyte called myofascial trigger points. The treatment of choice is to destroy these […]

Dry needling in a multimodal rehabilitation protocol following rotator cuff repair surgery: study protocol for a double-blinded randomized sham-controlled trial

Authors:Faeze Naseri, Mehdi Dadgoo, Mohammadreza Pourahmadi, Morteza Nakhaei Amroodi, Shirin Azizi, Pouria Tabrizian, Ali Amiri BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2023 Apr 26;24(1):330. doi: 10.1186/s12891-023-06269-1. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Rotator cuff tear (RCT) is one of the main causes of shoulder pain and dysfunction. Rotator cuff repair (RCR) is a common surgical procedure for the management of RCTs. Presence […]

Efficacy of Dry Needling Versus Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation in Patients With Neck Pain Due to Myofascial Trigger Points: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Authors:Anjana G, Anil K Gupta, Dileep Kumar, Sudhir Mishra, Ganesh Yadav, Madhumita Singha Roy, Laxmi Prajapti Cureus. 2023 Mar 21;15(3):e36473. doi: 10.7759/cureus.36473. eCollection 2023 Mar. ABSTRACT Introduction Myofascial pain is defined as pain arising primarily in muscles and associated with multiple trigger points. Among the non-pharmacological methods, trigger point injection and electrotherapy are effective methods […]

Fu’s Subcutaneous Needling for Knee Osteoarthritis Pain

Authors:Po-En Chiu, Zhonghua Fu, Jian Sun, Guan-Wei Jian, Te-Mao Li, Li-Wei Chou J Vis Exp. 2023 Mar 24;(193). doi: 10.3791/65299. ABSTRACT Fu’s subcutaneous needling (FSN) is a new acupuncture and dry needling technique based on traditional Chinese medicine. It rapidly produces long-lasting effects in soft tissue injuries, particularly in painful musculoskeletal conditions, by providing stimulation […]

An overlooked cause of plantar fasciitis: Myofascial trigger point of the abductor hallucis muscle

Authors:Gamze G. Güleç, Mustafa T. Yıldızgören, Fatih Bağcier Foot (Edinb). 2023 Mar 21;56:102022. doi: 10.1016/j.foot.2023.102022. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT The etiology of plantar heel pain is multifactorial. Myofascial trigger points of abductor hallucis muscle one of the muscles that should be carefully evaluated and treated in patients diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. PMID:37023664 | DOI:10.1016/j.foot.2023.102022

Effect of Conservative Interventions for Musculoskeletal Disorders in Preprofessional and Professional Dancers: A Systematic Review

Authors:Justine Benoit-Piau, Christophe Benoit-Piau, Nathaly Gaudreault, Mélanie Morin Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2023 Apr 1;18(2):328-337. doi: 10.26603/001c.73793. eCollection 2023. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Preprofessional and professional dancers are among the athletes who sustain the most musculoskeletal disorders. In recent years, conservative treatment and preventive measures have been investigated in this population. However, no systematic review regarding […]

Flexor hallucis brevis’ trigger point and dry needling treatment: a myofascial pain syndrome perspective on big toe pain

Authors:Mustafa Hüseyin Temel, Elif Özyiğit Med Ultrason. 2023 Mar 30;25(1):116-117. doi: 10.11152/mu-3987. ABSTRACT PMID:36996399 | DOI:10.11152/mu-3987

Effectiveness of various methods of manual scar therapy

Authors:Agnieszka Lubczyńska, Agnieszka Garncarczyk, Dominika Wcisło-Dziadecka Skin Res Technol. 2023 Mar;29(3):e13272. doi: 10.1111/srt.13272. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The skin is a protective barrier of the body against external factors, and its damage leads to a loss of integrity. Normal wound healing results in a correct, flat, bright, and flexible scar. Initial skin damage and patient specific factors […]