Sensors (Basel). 2021 Apr 21;21(9):2906. doi: 10.3390/s21092906. ABSTRACT Several studies have shown that gastrocnemius is frequently injured in triathletes. The causes of these injuries are similar to those that cause the appearance of the myofascial pain syndrome (MPS). The ischemic compression technique (ICT) and deep dry needling (DDN) are considered two of the main MPS […]
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Apr 15;18(8):4206. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18084206. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: It remains unclear as to whether verbal suggestions and expectancies can influence the perception of post-needling soreness. The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of verbal suggestions on post-needling soreness after dry needling of the trapezius muscle. METHODS: This […]
Physiother Theory Pract. 2021 Apr 27:1-13. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2021.1920076. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Background: Tendinopathy is frequently associated with pain, soft tissue impairments and muscle performance limitations. Dry needling (DN) incorporates a fine filiform needle to penetrate the skin and underlying soft tissue in an effort to decrease pain and improve function. While injectable interventions […]
J Pain. 2021 Feb 23:S1526-5900(21)00024-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jpain.2021.02.004. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of dry needling (DN) in upper trapezius latent trigger points (LTrPs) on muscle stiffness. A total of 51 recreational physically active subjects with LTrPs in the upper trapezius volunteered to participate and were […]
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Feb 21;18(4):2092. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18042092. ABSTRACT This study aimed to compare the effects of dry needling (DN) versus placebo DN applied to the peroneus longus (PL) and tibialis anterior (TA) on neuromuscular control and static postural control in basketball players with chronic ankle instability (CAI). A single-blinded randomized controlled […]
Related Articles Is Dry Needling Applied by Physical Therapists Effective for Pain in Musculoskeletal Conditions? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Phys Ther. 2021 Feb 19;: Authors: Sánchez-Infante J, Navarro-Santana MJ, Bravo-Sánchez A, Jiménez-Diaz F, Abián-Vicén J Abstract OBJECTIVE: The main objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine the short-, medium-, and long-term […]
Pain Med. 2020 Nov 1;21(11):2948-2957. doi: 10.1093/pm/pnaa279. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To determine if adding dry needling to a four-week exercise program has an additional benefit compared with adding sham dry needling to the same exercise program in subjects with chronic low back pain. DESIGN: Randomized clinical trial. SETTING: Physiotherapy and Pain Clinic of Alcala University. SUBJECTS: […]
Related Articles Validity of a Sham Dry Needling Technique on a Healthy Population. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2021 Feb 01;16(1):49-56 Authors: Cushman DM, Holman A, Skinner L, Cummings K, Haight P, Teramoto M Abstract Background: Various methods of sham procedures have been used in controlled trials evaluating dry needling efficacy although few have performed […]
Related Articles Is Dry Needling Effective When Combined with Other Therapies for Myofascial Trigger Points Associated with Neck Pain Symptoms? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Pain Res Manag. 2021;2021:8836427 Authors: Fernández-De-Las-Peñas C, Plaza-Manzano G, Sanchez-Infante J, Gómez-Chiguano GF, Cleland JA, Arias-Buría JL, López-de-Uralde-Villanueva I, Navarro-Santana MJ Abstract Objective: To evaluate the effects of combining dry […]
Related Articles EFFECTIVENESS OF DRY NEEDLING THERAPY ON PAIN, HIP MUSCLE STRENGTH AND PHYSICAL FUNCTION IN PATIENTS WITH HIP OSTEOARTHRITIS: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2021 Feb 07;: Authors: Ceballos-Laita L, Jiménez-Del-Barrio S, Marín-Zurdo J, Moreno-Calvo A, Marín-Boné J, Albarova-Corral MI, Estébanez-de-Miguel E Abstract OBJECTIVE: To investigate the short-term effects of dry […]
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2021 Jan;51(1):37-45. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2021.9864. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To examine the short- and long-term effectiveness of dry needling on disability, pain, and patient-perceived improvements in patients with mechanical neck pain when added to a multimodal treatment program that includes manual therapy and exercise. DESIGN: Randomized controlled trial. METHODS: Seventy-seven adults (mean ± […]
Related Articles Sudden Brief Unilateral Tapering Tinnitus (SBUTT) Is Closely Related to the Lateral Pterygoid Muscle. Otol Neurotol. 2021 Feb 22;: Authors: Levine RA, Lerner Y Abstract OBJECTIVES: To determine the cause of sudden brief unilateral tapering tinnitus (SBUTTs). PATIENTS: Five adults evaluated at a tertiary tinnitus referral center. INTERVENTION: Dry needling of lateral pterygoid […]
Related Articles Dry Needling for the Treatment Of Tension-Type, Cervicogenic, or Migraine Headaches: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Phys Ther. 2021 Feb 19;: Authors: Pourahmadi M, Dommerholt J, Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C, Koes BW, Mohseni-Bandpei MA, Mansournia MA, Delavari S, Keshtkar A, Bahramian M Abstract OBJECTIVE: Dry needling is a treatment technique used by clinicians to relieve […]
Quantitative Sensory Testing (QST) is the most widely used paradigm to assess central hypersensitivity, it consists of the application of a standardized stimulus to a peripheral (nerve) tissue and recording the patient’s response.1 The paradigm relies on the assumption that a non-painful stimulus, when applied to a non-injured tissue, will evoke pain only if central […]
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Feb 12;18(4):1777. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18041777. ABSTRACT Plantar heel pain is a common cause of foot pain that affects patients’ quality of life and represents a significant cost for the healthcare system. Dry needling and percutaneous needle electrolysis are two minimally invasive treatments that were shown to be effective for […]
Physiother Theory Pract. 2021 Mar 15:1-10. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2021.1901326. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Background: Suboccipital myofascial trigger points are common in tension-type headaches.Objectives: Compare the influence of clinical experience on the accuracy and safety of dry needle placement on the C2 laminar arch using a cranial-medial and caudal-medial technique to target obliquus capitus inferior in […]
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2021 Jan;25:35-40. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.10.018. Epub 2020 Nov 1. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Infraspinatus is one of the main muscles that is involved in the subacromial impingement syndrome. Dry needling and routine physical therapy can improve this syndrome. However, the dry needling technique is not well defined. DESIGN: randomized controlled clinical trial, single-blind study. […]
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2021 Jan;25:261-271. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.12.044. Epub 2021 Jan 2. ABSTRACT Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS), trigger points (TrPs), and dry needling (DN) continue to be of interest to researchers and clinicians worldwide. In this quarterly overview, we included studies from 19 countries, including Pakistan, Iran, Spain, Israel, the US, Australia, Turkey, the UK, […]
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2021 Jan;25:146-150. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.10.014. Epub 2020 Oct 26. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Adhesive Capsulitis (AC) is a common disabling musculoskeletal pain condition of unknown etiology related to the shoulder joint. Literature reported the restricted range of motion (ROM) and pain could be the result of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in the muscles of […]
Clin Sports Med. 2021 Apr;40(2):339-361. doi: 10.1016/j.csm.2021.01.003. Epub 2021 Feb 10. ABSTRACT Proximal hamstring injuries can present as chronic tendinosis, acute strain, partial tendinous avulsions, or complete 3-tendon rupture. Nonoperative management for chronic insertional tendinosis and low-grade tears includes activity modification, anti-inflammatories, and physical therapy. Platelet-rich plasma injections, corticosteroid injections, dry needling, and shock wave […]
