J Clin Med. 2024 Nov 7;13(22):6674. doi: 10.3390/jcm13226674. ABSTRACT Objectives: The dry needling of the piriformis muscle (especially in the medial region) is a challenging procedure since there is a high risk of accidentally puncturing the sciatic nerve. This study aimed to explain the variance of the deep limit of the piriformis based on anthropometric […]
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:1561-1566. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.08.006. Epub 2024 Aug 10. ABSTRACT There is limited high level research supporting the use of dry needling for mechanical shoulder pain. Dry needling is often used as an adjunct or primary treatment for musculoskeletal pain to address impairments related to muscle pain, range of motion (ROM), and […]
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:1295-1301. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.07.046. Epub 2024 Jul 25. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Stroke is a common cause of disability and death in adults, with spasticity being a common post-stroke complication that can significantly affect patients’ quality of life. This study aimed to investigate the impact of exercise therapy alone versus exercise therapy combined […]
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:2113-2119. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.10.051. Epub 2024 Oct 21. NO ABSTRACT PMID:39593573 | DOI:10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.10.051
Medicina (Kaunas). 2024 Nov 14;60(11):1869. doi: 10.3390/medicina60111869. ABSTRACT Background and Objectives: Dry needling (DN) is a technique that involves inserting a thin filament needle through the skin to target myofascial trigger points for the treatment of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. Despite its efficacy in a broad plethora of musculoskeletal pain conditions, its safety remains a […]
Pain Rep. 2024 Nov 20;9(6):e1208. doi: 10.1097/PR9.0000000000001208. eCollection 2024 Dec. ABSTRACT Orofacial pain (OFP) is an ache in the front part of the head and typically has musculoskeletal, dental, neural, or sinogenic origin. Dry needling (DN) is the insertion of a solid sterile fine needle through the skin aimed at deactivating the myofascial trigger points […]
Cureus. 2024 Oct 21;16(10):e72053. doi: 10.7759/cureus.72053. eCollection 2024 Oct. ABSTRACT This case study describes a severe and rare complication following the placement of a total hip prosthesis in a 59-year-old woman. During rehabilitation, a physiotherapist incorporated dry needling alongside conventional exercises. A large ulcer developed near the surgical scar, attributed to pyoderma gangrenosum. The initiation […]
Clin Breast Cancer. 2024 Oct 23:S1526-8209(24)00285-4. doi: 10.1016/j.clbc.2024.10.007. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Literature regarding nonpharmacological interventions (NPI) for PMPS or CP after mastectomy is scarce and not fully appraised, therefore we conducted this systematic review to explore the current panorama of treatment options. METHODS: A systematic review to assess the existing evidence regarding […]
Arch Dermatol Res. 2024 Nov 13;317(1):13. doi: 10.1007/s00403-024-03449-4. ABSTRACT Melasma is an acquired dysfunction of melanogenesis, that poses a major therapeutic challenge and tends to recur after therapy. Several combination therapies are being tested nowadays for the treatment of melasma, with promising results. Metformin, an anti-diabetic medication, seems to inhibit melanogenesis by different mechanisms. In […]
J Foot Ankle Surg. 2024 Nov-Dec;63(6):784-785. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2024.07.014. NO ABSTRACT PMID:39455171 | DOI:10.1053/j.jfas.2024.07.014
J Foot Ankle Surg. 2024 Nov-Dec;63(6):786. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2024.08.002. NO ABSTRACT PMID:39455172 | DOI:10.1053/j.jfas.2024.08.002
J Small Anim Pract. 2024 Oct 24. doi: 10.1111/jsap.13795. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT This capsule review is a discussion of myofascial pain syndrome in small animals. The history of myofascial pain syndrome is discussed as well as facts and theories behind the aetiology and treatment of this syndrome. Diagnostic techniques are both discussed and […]
Front Neurol. 2024 Oct 9;15:1465983. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2024.1465983. eCollection 2024. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Many doctors are incorporating dry needling into their clinical practice. Despite this growing trend, there has not been a comprehensive bibliometric analysis conducted in this field. Thus, this study aims to investigate the current research landscape, key research contributors, and popular research topics in […]
Risk Manag Healthc Policy. 2024 Oct 15;17:2401-2413. doi: 10.2147/RMHP.S481457. eCollection 2024. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Bell’s Palsy (BP) is an acute lower motor nerve impairment of the facial nerve, causing sudden paralysis on one side of the face and significantly affecting the patient’s quality of life. Physiotherapy is critical for rehabilitation after BP, aiding functional recovery. Various […]
In this Clinical Relevance video, I break down a powerful case study on TMJ dysfunction—how targeted dry needling resolved eight years of jaw pain, clicking, and locking. Watch the full video above to see the treatment in action and the science behind it. The Patient: 8 Years of TMJ Pain & Failed Treatments A physical […]
J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2024 Oct 14:S0161-4754(24)00055-1. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2024.08.016. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: The purposes of this study were to preliminarily report patient-identified change for the neck disability index (NDI) as either important or not important with time between follow-up of approximately 7 to 10 days and assess the credibility of the preliminary […]
J Chiropr Humanit. 2024 Oct 1;31:33-47. doi: 10.1016/j.echu.2024.02.002. eCollection 2024 Dec. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to analyze the published literature on the utilization of dry needling in the management of neck pain. METHODS: We performed a bibliometric analysis of publications from January 1, 2002 to December 31, 2022. Using the Scopus […]
Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2024 Oct 1;19(10):1238-1243. doi: 10.26603/001c.123477. eCollection 2024. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Dry needling (DN) has emerged as a popular therapeutic intervention for managing musculoskeletal pain. While major adverse events are generally rare, those that have been reported in vulnerable areas such as the spine and thorax can be serious and warrant further […]
Arch Dermatol Res. 2024 Oct 5;316(9):662. doi: 10.1007/s00403-024-03355-9. ABSTRACT Several treatment modalities have been used for the treatment of melasma. Topical metformin is an anti-diabetic drug, which has melanopenic action. Vitamin C acts on melanin by inhibiting the tyrosinase enzyme, thus inhibiting melanogenesis. To compare the efficacy and safety of microneedling combined with topical metformin […]
Healthcare (Basel). 2024 Sep 17;12(18):1868. doi: 10.3390/healthcare12181868. ABSTRACT Background/Objectives The main aim of the literature review was to determine whether different trigger point therapy techniques are effective in decreasing the intensity, frequency, and duration of tension-type headaches. An additional aim was to assess the impact of trigger point therapy on other physical and psychological variables […]
