Are acupuncture and dry needling effective in the management of masticatory muscle pain: a network meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials

Authors:Essam Ahmed Al-Moraissi, Greg Goddard, Nikolaos Christidis 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 […]

Effectiveness of Dry Needling of Myofascial Trigger Points in the Triceps Surae Muscles: Systematic Review

Authors:David Lucena-Anton, Carlos Luque-Moreno, Jesus Valencia-Medero, Cristina Garcia-Munoz, Jose A Moral-Munoz 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, […]

The Effectiveness of Dry Needling in Patients with Hip or Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Authors:Sandra Jiménez-del-Barrio, Ricardo Medrano-de-la-Fuente, Ignacio Hernando-Garijo, María Teresa Mingo-Gómez, Elena Estébanez-de-Miguel, Luis Ceballos-Laita 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) […]

Short-Term Effects of Dry Needling with a Standard Exercise Program on Pain and Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain

Authors:Muhannad Almushahhim, Shibili Nuhmani, Royes Joseph, Wafa Hashem Al Muslem, Turki Abualait 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: […]

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

Authors:Li Tang, Shanshan Liu, Lin Gan, Hao Ding, Qiang-Min Huang, Fang Gao, Yan Li 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 […]

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

Authors:A.K. Dragon, V.M. Sheludchenko, Yu.N. Yusef, A.G. Kurguzova, T.V. Smirnova, N.B. Korchazhkina 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 […]

Regression Model Decreasing the Risk of Femoral Neurovascular Bundle Accidental Puncture

Authors:Juan Antonio Valera-Calero, Umut Varol, Gustavo Plaza-Manzano, César Fernández-de-las-Peñas, Adolfo Agudo-Aguado 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 […]

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

Authors:Om C Wadhokar, Deepali S Patil 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 […]

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

Authors:Greta Castellini, Paolo Pillastrini, Carla Vanti, Silvia Bargeri, Silvia Giagio, Elena Bordignon, Francesco Fasciani, Francesco Marzioni, Tiziano Innocenti, Alessandro Chiarotto, Silvia Gianola, Lucia Bertozzi 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 […]

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

Authors:Helen P French, J Haxby Abbott, Rose Galvin 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 […]

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

Authors:J. Sánchez-Infante, A. Bravo-Sánchez, P. Esteban-García, F. Jiménez, J. Abián-Vicén 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 […]

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

Authors:Paloma Moro-López-Menchero, Cristina García-Bravo, César Fernández-de-las-Peñas, Javier Güeita-Rodríguez, Carmen Jiménez-Antona, Domingo Palacios-Ceña 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 […]

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

Authors:Sara Delgado Álvarez, Jorge Velázquez Saornil, Zacarías Sánchez Milá, Gonzalo Jaén Crespo, Angélica Campón Chekroun, José Manuel Barragán Casas, Raúl Frutos Llanes, David Rodríguez Sanz 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 […]

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

Authors:Zacarías Sánchez Milá, Jorge Velázquez Saornil, Angélica Campón Chekroun, José Manuel Barragán Casas, Raúl Frutos Llanes, Arantxa Castrillo Calvillo, Cristina López Pascua, David Rodríguez Sanz 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 […]

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

Authors:Johnson C. Y. Pang, Amy S. N. Fu, Stanley K. H. Lam, B. Peng, Allan C. L. Fu 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). […]

Primary Care-Based Interventional Procedures for Chronic Pain

Author:Alex McDonald 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 […]

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

Authors:Luis Ceballos-Laita, Sandra Jiménez-Del-Barrio, Javier Marín-Zurdo, Alejandro Moreno-Calvo, Javier Marín-Boné, María Isabel Albarova-Corral, Elena Estébanez-de-Miguel 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 […]

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

Authors:Joanna Rajfur, Katarzyna Rajfur, Łukasz Kosowski, Karolina Walewicz, Robert Dymarek, Kuba Ptaszkowski, Jakub Taradaj 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 […]

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

Authors:María Salcedo-Pérez-Juana, Cristina García-Bravo, Carmen Jimenez-Antona, Rosa María Martinez-Piédrola, Cesar Fernández-De-Las-Peñas, Domingo Palacios-Ceña 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 […]

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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 relevant […]