Effectiveness of manual therapy in patients with tension-type headache. A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Effectiveness of manual therapy in patients with tension-type headache. A systematic review and meta-analysis. Disabil Rehabil. 2020 Sep 12;:1-10 Authors: Kamonseki DH, Lopes EP, van der Meer HA, Calixtre LB Abstract PURPOSE: To systematically review the evidence about the effectiveness of manual therapy (MT) on pain intensity, frequency and impact of headache in individuals with […]
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.
Related Articles Slit-lamp Pars Plana Needle Hyaloidotomy-Zonulotomy-Iridotomy for the Treatment of Spontaneous Malignant Glaucoma. J Glaucoma. 2020 05;29(5):e31-e32 Authors: Thomas M, Boese EA, Lieu P, Shah M Abstract An 88-year-old woman with a history of recent complicated pacemaker insertion presented with acute-onset malignant glaucoma recalcitrant to conservative medical therapy. Surgical intervention was discussed; however, given […]
Erratum: Effects of Trigger Point Dry Needling on Neuromuscular Performance and Pain of Individuals Affected by Patellofemoral Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial [Corrigendum].
Related Articles Erratum: Effects of Trigger Point Dry Needling on Neuromuscular Performance and Pain of Individuals Affected by Patellofemoral Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial [Corrigendum]. J Pain Res. 2020;13:2237 Authors: Abstract [This corrects the article DOI: 10.2147/JPR.S240376.]. PMID: 32982385 [PubMed]
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.
Related Articles The effectiveness of acupuncture in the management of persistent regional myofascial head and neck pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Complement Ther Med. 2020 Mar;49:102297 Authors: Farag AM, Malacarne A, Pagni SE, Maloney GE Abstract Persistent head and neck myofascial pain is among the most frequently reported pain complaints featuring major variability in […]
Comparison of dry needling and trigger point manual therapy in patients with neck and upper back myofascial pain syndrome: 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.
Related Articles The Effectiveness of Minimally Invasive Techniques in the Treatment of Patellar Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2020;2020:8706283 Authors: López-Royo MP, Ortiz-Lucas M, Gómez-Trullén EM, Herrero P Abstract The aim was to determine the effectiveness of minimally invasive techniques (MIT) in patients with patellar […]
Dry needling for the management of spasticity, pain, and range of movement in adults after stroke: A systematic review.
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Effects of Heating-Conduction Dry Needling Therapy on Rats with Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome.
Related Articles Effects of Heating-Conduction Dry Needling Therapy on Rats with Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2020 Sep 11;: Authors: Wang G, Wang X, Gao Q, Zhou M, Wang N Abstract OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the effect of dry needling (DN) with 44°C heating on the pressure pain threshold (PPT) […]
A survey of American physical therapists' current practice of dry needling: Practice patterns and adverse events.
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XEN Implant Fracture During Needling Procedure.
Related Articles XEN Implant Fracture During Needling Procedure. J Glaucoma. 2019 12;28(12):1086-1089 Authors: Olivari S, Cutolo CA, Negri L, Cappelli F, Testa V, Iester M, Traverso CE Abstract PURPOSE: The XEN implant is a small hydrophilic stent designed to be implanted permanently for the treatment of glaucoma. As with other bleb-forming surgical procedures, needling is […]
Effects of Trigger Point Dry Needling for the Management of Knee Pain Syndromes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Related Articles Effects of Trigger Point Dry Needling for the Management of Knee Pain Syndromes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Clin Med. 2020 Jun 29;9(7): Authors: Rahou-El-Bachiri Y, Navarro-Santana MJ, Gómez-Chiguano GF, Cleland JA, Villanueva IL, Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C, Ortega-Santiago R, Plaza-Manzano G Abstract BACKGROUND: To evaluate the effect of trigger point dry needling alone […]
Change of tear lipid mediators in a post-trabeculectomy cohort.
Change of tear lipid mediators in a post-trabeculectomy cohort. Ocul Surf. 2020 Jul 02;: Authors: Ambaw YA, Wong T, Chong R, Ah H, Ji S, Raida M, Torta F, Wenk MR, Tong L Abstract PURPOSE: Trabeculectomy surgery could affect ocular surface disease (OSD) in several ways, through cessation of long term glaucoma eyedrops, exposure to […]
Elite athletes' experiences of musculoskeletal pain management using neuroanatomical dry needling: A qualitative study in Swedish track and field.
Related Articles Elite athletes’ experiences of musculoskeletal pain management using neuroanatomical dry needling: A qualitative study in Swedish track and field. J Sci Med Sport. 2020 Jul 23;: Authors: Thompson R, Prosell M, Timpka T Abstract OBJECTIVES: To investigate how elite track and field athletes with a history of musculoskeletal pain (MSKP) describe their perceptions […]
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.
Related Articles Management practices in myofascial pain syndrome among physical therapists in Karachi, Pakistan: A cross sectional survey. J Pak Med Assoc. 2020 Jul;70(7):1220-1224 Authors: Sherazi SAH, Soomro RR, Ahmad M, Rehman BU, Shah SSH Abstract OBJECTIVE: To investigate the treatment practice in myofascial pain syndrome among physical therapists in an urban setting. METHODS: The […]
Effectiveness of dry needling for upper extremity spasticity, quality of life and function in subacute phase stroke patients.
Related Articles Effectiveness of dry needling for upper extremity spasticity, quality of life and function in subacute phase stroke patients. Acupunct Med. 2020 Aug 20;:964528420947426 Authors: Cuenca Zaldívar JN, Calvo S, Bravo-Esteban E, Oliva Ruiz P, Santi-Cano MJ, Herrero P Abstract BACKGROUND: Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in Europe, represents one of […]
Management of Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction with Probing, Experience in a Mexican Eye Center.
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Needling: is there a point?
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