A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – July 2020.

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Intramuscular stimulation vs sham needling for the treatment of chronic midportion Achilles tendinopathy: A randomized controlled clinical trial.

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The effectiveness of the masseteric nerve block compared with trigger point injections and dry needling in myofascial pain.

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Slit-lamp Pars Plana Needle Hyaloidotomy-Zonulotomy-Iridotomy for the Treatment of Spontaneous Malignant Glaucoma.

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Molecular and Structural Effects of Percutaneous Interventions in Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy.

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The effectiveness of acupuncture in the management of persistent regional myofascial head and neck pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

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The Effectiveness of Minimally Invasive Techniques in the Treatment of Patellar Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

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Dry needling for the management of spasticity, pain, and range of movement in adults after stroke: A systematic review.

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The use of dry needling versus corticosteroid injection to treat lateral epicondylitis: a prospective, randomized, controlled study.

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A survey of American physical therapists' current practice of dry needling: Practice patterns and adverse events.

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Structural and Functional Changes in the Coupling of Fascial Tissue, Skeletal Muscle, and Nerves During Aging.

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A new treatment modality in piriformis syndrome: Ultrasound guided dry needling treatment.

A new treatment modality in piriformis syndrome: Ultrasound guided dry needling treatment. Agri. 2020 Aug;32(3):175-176 Authors: Bağcıer F, Tufanoğlu FH Abstract Piriformis syndrome is a painful entrapment neuropathy caused by compression of the sciatic nerve under piriformis muscle for structural or acquired reasons. Myofascial pain syndrome is the most common cause. There are physical therapy […]

Elite athletes' experiences of musculoskeletal pain management using neuroanatomical dry needling: A qualitative study in Swedish track and field.

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Efficacy of Needling Revision After XEN Gel Stent Implantation: A Prospective Study.

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Management practices in myofascial pain syndrome among physical therapists in Karachi, Pakistan: A cross sectional survey.

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Effectiveness of dry needling for upper extremity spasticity, quality of life and function in subacute phase stroke patients.

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Management of Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction with Probing, Experience in a Mexican Eye Center.

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