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

Authors:Shibili Nuhmani, Moazzam Hussain Khan, Mohammad Ahsan, Turki Saeed Abualait, Qassim Muaidi 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 […]

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

Authors:Zahra Hoseininejad, Hosein Kouhzad Mohammadi, Hamid Azadeh, Navid Taheri 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 […]

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

Authors:Marjolein Chys, Kayleigh De Meulemeester, Indra De Greef, Carlos Murillo, Wouter Kindt, Yassir Kouzouz, Bavo Lescroart, Barbara Cagnie 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 […]

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

Authors:Alberto Javier-Ormazábal, Pablo Herrero, Montserrat González-Platas 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 […]

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

Authors:Marjolein Chys, Jente Bontinck, Lennard Voogt, Gracia María Gallego Sendarrubias, Barbara Cagnie, Mira Meeus, Kayleigh De Meulemeester 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 […]

Device for Dual Ultrasound and Dry Needling Trigger Points Treatment

Authors:Gerardo Portilla, Francisco Montero de Espinosa 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 […]

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

Authors:Mehrdad Bahramian, Narges Dabbaghipour, Amir Aria, Bahareh Sajadi moghadam fard tehrani, Jan Dommerholt 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 […]

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

Authors:Yan-Tao Ma, Yu-Lin Dong, Bo Wang, Wen-Pin Xie, Qiang-Min Huang, Yong-Jun Zheng 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 […]

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

Authors:Po-Chun Chang, Yu-Shan Fu, Lin-Fen Hsieh 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

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

Authors:David Griswold, Ken Learman, Edmund Ickert, Derek Clewley, Megan B Donaldson, Mark Wilhelm, Joshua Cleland 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 […]

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

Authors:Juan Antonio Valera-Calero, Marcos José Navarro-Santana, César Fernández-de-Las-Peñas, Umut Varol, Ibai López-de-Uralde-Villanueva, Elena Sonsoles Rodríguez-López, Gustavo Plaza-Manzano 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 […]

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

Authors:Anthony Baumann, Robert J Trager 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 […]

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

Authors:Sandeep Krishan Nayar, Harry Alcock, Krishna Vemulapalli 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 […]

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

Authors:Ilan Yehoshua, Oded Rimon, Miri Mizrahi Reuveni, Roni Peleg, Limor Adler 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 […]

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

Authors:Janice de S Guimarães, Fabio L Arcanjo, Gustavo Leporace, Leonardo F Metsavaht, Cristiano Sena Conceição, Marcus V M G Moreno, Tulio E Marçal Vieira, Carolina Cunha Moraes, Mansueto Gomes Neto 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 […]

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

Authors:Raquel López-Castellanos, Enrique Ruiz-Astasio, Antonio Cortés-Campos, Samuel Fernández-Carnero, Nicolás Cuenca-Zaldivar, Daniel Pecos-Martin, Francisco Selva-Sarzo, Susana Nunez-Nagy 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

Authors:Emine Dundar Ahi, Hulya Sirzai 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

Authors:Najmeh Nazari, Noureddin Nakhostin Ansari, Soofia Naghdi, Pablo Herrero Gallego, Roshanak Honarpisheh 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

Authors:Vishnudharan Nagarajan, Prabhu Ethiraj, Arun Prasad P, Arun H Shanthappa 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

Immediate Effects of Adding Dry Needling to Thoracic Manipulation and Exercise in Cervical Range of Motion for Adults With Neck Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Authors:Brian A. Young, David M. Boland, Abby Manzo, Haley Yaw, Brian Carlson, Spencer Carrier, Kameryn Corcoran, Megan Dial, Robert B. Briggs, Bradley Tragord, Shane L. Koppenhaver J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2022 Dec 12:S0161-4754(22)00139-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2022.10.002. Online ahead of print. NO ABSTRACT PMID:36517270 | DOI:10.1016/j.jmpt.2022.10.002