Randomized Trial on Comparison of the Efficacy of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy and Dry Needling in Myofascial Trigger Points.
Related Articles Randomized Trial on Comparison of the Efficacy of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy and Dry Needling in Myofascial Trigger Points. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2019 Mar 01;: Authors: Luan S, Zhu ZM, Ruan JL, Lin CN, Ke SJ, Xin WJ, Liu CC, Wu SL, Ma C Abstract OBJECTIVES: To compare the efficacy of […]
Ultrasound-Guided Dry Needling As a Treatment For Postmastectomy Pain Syndrome – A Case Series of Twenty Patients.
Related Articles Ultrasound-Guided Dry Needling As a Treatment For Postmastectomy Pain Syndrome – A Case Series of Twenty Patients. Indian J Palliat Care. 2019 Jan-Mar;25(1):93-102 Authors: Vas L, Pai R Abstract Context: Existing interventions for postmastectomy pain syndrome (PMPS) address the neural component while overlooking a possible myofascial component. Aim: The aim of the study […]
A randomized trial of trigger point dry needling versus sham needling for chronic tension-type headache.
Related Articles A randomized trial of trigger point dry needling versus sham needling for chronic tension-type headache. Medicine (Baltimore). 2019 Feb;98(8):e14520 Authors: Gildir S, Tüzün EH, Eroğlu G, Eker L Abstract BACKGROUND: In this randomized, double-blind, parallel-group trial, we aimed to explore the effectiveness of trigger point dry needling in patients with chronic tension-type headache […]
The effect of exercise therapy, dry needling, and nonfunctional electrical stimulation on radicular pain: a case report.
Related Articles The effect of exercise therapy, dry needling, and nonfunctional electrical stimulation on radicular pain: a case report. J Exerc Rehabil. 2018 Oct;14(5):864-869 Authors: Hosseini L, Shariat A, Ghaffari MS, Honarpishe R, Cleland JA Abstract A 43-year-old male, office worker with history of chronic radicular low back pain radiating into the left leg was […]
Platelet rich plasma compared to dry needling in the treatment of non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy.
Related Articles Platelet rich plasma compared to dry needling in the treatment of non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy. Phys Sportsmed. 2018 Nov 14;: Authors: Abate M, di Carlo L, Salini V Abstract OBJECTIVES: The efficacy of platelet rich plasma in the treatment of Achilles tendinopathy is controversial. Despite positive results observed in open studies, randomized controlled trials […]
Electrical dry needling as an adjunct to exercise, manual therapy and ultrasound for plantar fasciitis: A multi-center randomized clinical trial.
Electrical dry needling as an adjunct to exercise, manual therapy and ultrasound for plantar fasciitis: A multi-center randomized clinical trial. PLoS One. 2018;13(10):e0205405 Authors: Dunning J, Butts R, Henry N, Mourad F, Brannon A, Rodriguez H, Young I, Arias-Buría JL, Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C Abstract STUDY DESIGN: Randomized, single-blinded, multi-center, parallel-group trial. OBJECTIVES: To compare the effects […]
Post-needling soreness after myofascial trigger point dry needling: Current status and future research.
Post-needling soreness after myofascial trigger point dry needling: Current status and future research. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2018 Oct;22(4):941-946 Authors: Martín-Pintado-Zugasti A, Mayoral Del Moral O, Gerwin RD, Fernández-Carnero J Abstract Post-dry needling soreness is a common complication of myofascial trigger point (MTrP) dry needling treatment. The prevention, management and relevance of this complication remain […]
The use of dry needling as a diagnostic tool and clinical treatment for cervicogenic dizziness: a narrative review & case series.
The use of dry needling as a diagnostic tool and clinical treatment for cervicogenic dizziness: a narrative review & case series. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2018 Oct;22(4):947-955 Authors: Escaloni J, Butts R, Dunning J Abstract STUDY DESIGN: Narrative Review & Case Series. BACKGROUND: No “gold standard” test presently exists to confirm a diagnosis of cervicogenic […]
Positional changes in distance to the pleura and in muscle thickness for dry needling.
Related Articles Positional changes in distance to the pleura and in muscle thickness for dry needling. Physiotherapy. 2018 Aug 18;: Authors: Mitchell UH, Johnson AW, Larson RE, Seamons CT Abstract OBJECTIVE: This study was conducted to measure and to determine differences in tissue depth in the upper back for two prone positions and to stratify […]
Dry needling technique decreases spasticity and improves general functioning in incomplete spinal cord injury: A case report.
Related Articles Dry needling technique decreases spasticity and improves general functioning in incomplete spinal cord injury: A case report. J Spinal Cord Med. 2018 Oct 22;:1-5 Authors: Cruz-Montecinos C, Núñez-Cortés R, Bruna-Melo T, Tapia C, Becerra P, Pavez N, Pérez-Alenda S Abstract CONTEXT: Spasticity in neurological disorders (i.e. stroke patients and cerebral palsy) is positively […]
Dry needling in addition to standard physical therapy treatment for sub-acromial pain syndrome: a randomized controlled trial protocol.
Related Articles Dry needling in addition to standard physical therapy treatment for sub-acromial pain syndrome: a randomized controlled trial protocol. Braz J Phys Ther. 2018 Nov 06;: Authors: Hando BR, Rhon DI, Cleland JA, Snodgrass SJ Abstract BACKGROUND: Trigger point dry needling interventions are utilized by physical therapists to manage shoulder pain. Observational studies have […]
Response to the Letter by Weisman et al on: Twenty Thousand Needles Under the Sea: Trigger Point Dry Needling Aboard an Israeli Navy Submarine. A Case Report.
Response to the Letter by Weisman et al on: Twenty Thousand Needles Under the Sea: Trigger Point Dry Needling Aboard an Israeli Navy Submarine. A Case Report. Mil Med. 2018 Dec 04;: Authors: Ronel D, Gabbay O, Esterson A, Brand R, Vulfsons S PMID: 30517683 [PubMed – as supplied by publisher]
Association of facial massage, dry needling, and laser therapy in Temporomandibular Disorder: case report.
Association of facial massage, dry needling, and laser therapy in Temporomandibular Disorder: case report. Codas. 2018 Nov 29;30(6):e20170265 Authors: Pessoa DR, Costa DR, Prianti BM, Costa DR, Delpasso CA, Arisawa EÂLS, Nicolau RA Abstract This case report aims to evaluate the treatment of Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) of muscular origin by associating facial massage (FM), dry […]
Safe acupuncture and dry needling during pregnancy: New Zealand physiotherapists' opinion and practice.
Related Articles Safe acupuncture and dry needling during pregnancy: New Zealand physiotherapists’ opinion and practice. J Integr Med. 2018 Nov 28;: Authors: McDowell JM, Kohut SH, Betts D Abstract OBJECTIVE: Acupuncture guidelines have advised caution when treating women during pregnancy, because historical “forbidden” acupuncture points are believed to stimulate miscarriage or early labor. Despite recent […]
Immediate Effects of Dry Needling as a Novel Strategy for Hamstring Flexibility: A Single Blinded Clinical Pilot Study.
Related Articles Immediate Effects of Dry Needling as a Novel Strategy for Hamstring Flexibility: A Single Blinded Clinical Pilot Study. J Sport Rehabil. 2018 Dec 11;:1-23 Authors: Ansari NN, Alaei P, Naghdi S, Fakhari Z, Komesh S, Dommerholt J Abstract CONTEXT:: There are numerous studies on the benefits of dry needling (DN) for pain relief. […]
Comparison of pressure release, phonophoresis and dry needling in treatment of latent myofascial trigger point of upper trapezius muscle.
Related Articles Comparison of pressure release, phonophoresis and dry needling in treatment of latent myofascial trigger point of upper trapezius muscle. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2018 Dec 14;: Authors: Tabatabaiee A, Ebrahimi-Takamjani I, Ahmadi A, Sarrafzadeh J, Emrani A Abstract BACKGROUND: Latent myofascial trigger point (LMTP) is a small hypersensitive area in skeletal muscles that […]
Erratum: Deep Infection Following Dry Needling in a Young Athlete: An Underreported Complication of an Increasingly Prevalent Modality.
Related Articles Erratum: Deep Infection Following Dry Needling in a Young Athlete: An Underreported Complication of an Increasingly Prevalent Modality. JBJS Case Connect. 2018 Oct-Dec;8(4):e110 Authors: PMID: 30601280 [PubMed – in process]
Dry Needling-Induced Pneumothorax.
Related Articles Dry Needling-Induced Pneumothorax. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2019 Jan 01;119(1):59-62 Authors: Patel N, Patel M, Poustinchian B Abstract Dry needling is a widely used alternative therapy for musculoskeletal disorders, such as myofascial pain. The procedure involves placing a solid monofilament needle into myofascial trigger points or connective tissue to relieve pain. Some of […]
The effect of dry needling on the active trigger point of upper trapezius muscle: Eliciting local twitch response on long-term clinical outcomes.
Related Articles The effect of dry needling on the active trigger point of upper trapezius muscle: Eliciting local twitch response on long-term clinical outcomes. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2019 Jan 03;: Authors: Hakim IK, Takamjani IE, Sarrafzadeh J, Ezzati K, Bagheri R Abstract BACKGROUND: Pain from myofascial trigger points is often treated by dry needling […]
Quantitative proteomics analysis to identify biomarkers of chronic myofascial pain and therapeutic targets of dry needling in a rat model of myofascial trigger points.
Related Articles Quantitative proteomics analysis to identify biomarkers of chronic myofascial pain and therapeutic targets of dry needling in a rat model of myofascial trigger points. J Pain Res. 2019;12:283-298 Authors: Li LH, Huang QM, Barbero M, Liu L, Nguyen TT, Beretta-Piccoli M, Xu AL, Ji LJ Abstract Background: Proteomics analysis may provide important information […]