J Acupunct Meridian Stud. 2024 Jun 30;17(3):94-99. doi: 10.51507/j.jams.2024.17.3.94. ABSTRACT IMPORTANCE: Neuromodulation may be one of the underlying mechanisms of dry needling (DN); however, the mechanism has not yet been fully clarified. OBJECTIVE: This randomized controlled trial is designed to evaluate DN stimulation of the tibialis anterior and peroneus longus muscles in chronic ankle instability […]
Zhen Ci Yan Jiu. 2024 Jun 25;49(6):585-593. doi: 10.13702/j.1000-0607.20230487. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: To observe the effect of heat-reinforcing needling (HRN) on synovial inflammation, hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) and glycolytic activity in serum and synovial tissue in rabbits with cold syndrome of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), so as to explore its mechanisms underlying improvement of RA. METHODS: A total […]
JMIR Res Protoc. 2024 Jun 17;13:e56484. doi: 10.2196/56484. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) persistently impairs cognition and the ability to perform activities of daily living, seriously compromising patients’ quality of life. Previous studies have reported that disorders of serum iron metabolism and iron deposition in the brain can lead to inflammation, abnormal protein aggregation […]
Arch Dermatol Res. 2024 Jun 15;316(7):399. doi: 10.1007/s00403-024-03035-8. ABSTRACT Vitiligo is considered an autoimmune disease, and its treatment is challenging. We assessed and compared the effect of fractional erbium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Er:YAG) laser-assisted delivery of platelet-rich plasma versus microneedling (Mn) with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in enhancing skin repigmentation in localized stable vitiligo patients. In total, 40 patients […]
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Jul;39:214-217. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.03.011. Epub 2024 Mar 7. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Motor impairments are common consequences of traumatic brain injury (TBI). It affects the individuals’ participation in activities of daily living (ADLs). Dry needling treatment (DNT) uses a specialized needle to alter cortical activity. This case study aims to examine the effects […]
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Jul;39:24-31. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.02.010. Epub 2024 Feb 27. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Limited knowledge exists about the effectiveness of dry needling (DN) concerning the torso kinematics in patients with non-specific low back pain (NS-LBP). Acute effects of DN in NS-LBP patients from a functional perspective were investigated. METHODS: Sixteen NS-LBP patients and 11 […]
Int J Sports Med. 2024 Jun 10. doi: 10.1055/a-2342-3679. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of dry needling (DN) intervention on the responses of muscle tone, stiffness, and elasticity, as well as power, pressure pain thresholds, and blood perfusion of the flexor carpi radialis muscle in […]
Heliyon. 2024 May 22;10(11):e31699. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31699. eCollection 2024 Jun 15. ABSTRACT Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a debilitating problem in women with clear evidence of myofascial dysfunction. It seems that Myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) contribute to the development of central sensitization (CS). This study aimed to investigate the effect of dry needling on pain and […]
Sci Rep. 2024 Jun 4;14(1):12814. doi: 10.1038/s41598-024-63509-7. NO ABSTRACT PMID:38834649 | DOI:10.1038/s41598-024-63509-7
J Drugs Dermatol. 2024 Jun 1;23(6):418-422. doi: 10.36849/JDD.7657. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Microneedling has been shown to release growth factors, which improves the appearance of acne scars by itself and in combination with different therapy modalities. Combining microneedling with Chemical Reconstruction of Scarred Skin (CROSS) therapy using a 60% phenol and 0.2% croton oil combination results in […]
Sports Health. 2024 May 28:19417381241253248. doi: 10.1177/19417381241253248. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT CONTEXT: Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is a common injury in athletes. Different forms of physical therapy have been applied to the population with CAI to assess their impact on spinal excitability. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to investigate […]
J Man Manip Ther. 2024 May 20:1-7. doi: 10.1080/10669817.2024.2355007. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: To assess needle placement accuracy in the rectus abdominis (RA) muscle during dry needling (DN) without entering the peritoneum. METHODS: Two physical therapists performed DN on a cadaver, making 10 attempts each to needle the RA without entering the peritoneum. […]
Cureus. 2024 Apr 18;16(4):e58541. doi: 10.7759/cureus.58541. eCollection 2024 Apr. ABSTRACT The spinal accessory nerve manipulation or sacrifice during neck dissection results in trapezius muscle denervation and atrophy, leading to shoulder disability. Patients start experiencing pain and weakness while moving their shoulders, including elevation, rotation, and abduction, as well as reduced range of motion (ROM) and […]
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Apr;38:128-132. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2023.09.012. Epub 2024 Jan 27. NO ABSTRACT PMID:38763550 | DOI:10.1016/j.jbmt.2023.09.012
Cureus. 2024 Apr 10;16(4):e57984. doi: 10.7759/cureus.57984. eCollection 2024 Apr. ABSTRACT Introduction Muscle tightness is frequently identified as a potential precursor to muscle injuries. Reclaiming flexibility and enhancing range of motion (ROM) is crucial for preventing injuries and achieving improvements in performance. The present study examines the immediate effects of instrument-assisted soft-tissue mobilization (IASTM) and dry […]
Insights Imaging. 2024 May 11;15(1):113. doi: 10.1186/s13244-024-01695-8. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To investigate the structural alterations, neovascularity, and elasticity of tendons and the relationship between elasticity and the Patient Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation score after undergoing US-guided fenestration or surgery in patients with chronic lateral elbow tendinopathy. METHODS: Participants from the per-protocol population of a randomized trial […]
J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2024 May;34(5):514-517. doi: 10.29271/jcpsp.2024.05.514. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To assess the efficacy of microneedling in combination with topical tacrolimus ointment 0.1% versus topical tacrolimus ointment 0.1% for treatment of refractory stable vitiligo. STUDY DESIGN: Comparative cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of the Study: Department of Dermatology, PNS Shifa, Karachi, Pakistan, from December […]
JSES Int. 2024 Jan 24;8(3):464-471. doi: 10.1016/j.jseint.2024.01.003. eCollection 2024 May. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Prior research has demonstrated that platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has shown promising results in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis, lateral epicondylitis, and rotator cuff disease. However, there is a lack of standardization with PRP regarding its use for partial thickness rotator cuff tears (PTRCTs). […]
Skin Res Technol. 2024 May;30(5):e13723. doi: 10.1111/srt.13723. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Notalgia paresthetica (NP) is a rare condition characterized by localized pain and pruritus of the upper back, associated with a distinct area of hyperpigmentation. Given the lack of standardized treatment and the uncertain efficacy of available options, applying procedural methods is of growing interest in treating […]
Clin Case Rep. 2024 Apr 30;12(5):e8858. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.8858. eCollection 2024 May. ABSTRACT KEY CLINICAL MESSAGE: The use of DN to the muscular trigger points and distal periosteal enthesis of the levator scapulae may be a useful adjunct intervention within a multi-modal plan of care for the management of work-related chronic tension-type headaches associated with LSS. […]
