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Effect of dry needling on myofascial pain syndrome of the quadratus femoris: A case report.

Related Articles Effect of dry needling on myofascial pain syndrome of the quadratus femoris: A case report. Physiother Theory Pract. 2017 Sep 18;:1-8 Authors: Anandkumar S Abstract This case report describes a 40-year-old male who presented with posterior thigh pain managed unsuccessfully with massage therapy, chiropractic adjustments, and physical therapy. The diagnosis of myofascial pain […]

Effectiveness of trigger point dry needling for plantar heel pain: a meta-analysis of seven randomized controlled trials.

Related Articles Effectiveness of trigger point dry needling for plantar heel pain: a meta-analysis of seven randomized controlled trials. J Pain Res. 2017;10:1933-1942 Authors: He C, Ma H Abstract BACKGROUND: Plantar heel pain can be managed with dry needling of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs); however, whether MTrP needling is effective remains controversial. Thus, we conducted […]

Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections as a Treatment for Refractory Patellar Tendinosis: A Meta-Analysis of Randomised Trials.

Related Articles Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections as a Treatment for Refractory Patellar Tendinosis: A Meta-Analysis of Randomised Trials. Knee Surg Relat Res. 2017 Sep 01;29(3):171-177 Authors: Dupley L, Charalambous CP Abstract Purpose: Patellar tendinosis (PT) is a common condition amongst athletes. In this study, we perform a meta-analysis on randomised controlled trials (RCTs) to evaluate the […]

Dry needling in lateral epicondylitis: a prospective controlled study.

Related Articles Dry needling in lateral epicondylitis: a prospective controlled study. Int Orthop. 2017 Aug 21;: Authors: Uygur E, Aktaş B, Özkut A, Erinç S, Yilmazoglu EG Abstract PURPOSE: Lateral epicondylitis (LE), a common disease, especially in middle age, causes decreased productivity and economic losses. The first-line treatment for LE is conservative and consists of […]

August 2017 Letters to the Editor-in-Chief.

Related Articles August 2017 Letters to the Editor-in-Chief. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2017 Aug;47(8):580-585 Authors: Abstract Letter to the Editor-in-Chief of JOSPT as follows: “Manual Therapy: More Than Elaborate Swordplay” with Authors’ Response “Comparing Dry Needling to Corticosteroid Injection for Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome” with Authors’ Response J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2017;47(8):580-585. doi:10.2519/jospt.2017.0204. […]

Response to acupuncture treatment in horses with chronic laminitis.

Related Articles Response to acupuncture treatment in horses with chronic laminitis. Can Vet J. 2017 Aug;58(8):823-827 Authors: Faramarzi B, Lee D, May K, Dong F Abstract There is a need for evidence-based scientific research to address the question of the effectiveness of acupuncture in improving clinical signs of laminitis in horses. The objective of this […]

Effectiveness of dry needling versus a classical physiotherapy program in patients with chronic low-back pain: a single-blind, randomized, controlled trial.

Related Articles Effectiveness of dry needling versus a classical physiotherapy program in patients with chronic low-back pain: a single-blind, randomized, controlled trial. J Phys Ther Sci. 2017 Sep;29(9):1502-1509 Authors: Tüzün EH, Gıldır S, Angın E, Tecer BH, Dana KÖ, Malkoç M Abstract [Purpose] We compared the effectiveness of dry needling with a classical physiotherapy program […]

Professional football players at risk for non-acute groin injuries during the first half of the season: A prospective cohort study in The Netherlands.

Related Articles Professional football players at risk for non-acute groin injuries during the first half of the season: A prospective cohort study in The Netherlands. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2017 Sep 15;: Authors: Gouttebarge V, Veenstra E, Goedegebuure S, Frings-Dresen M, Kuijer P Abstract OBJECTIVES: To study the incidence, diagnostics, treatment, anatomical region and return […]

The local twitch response during trigger point dry needling: Is it necessary for successful outcomes?

Related Articles The local twitch response during trigger point dry needling: Is it necessary for successful outcomes? J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2017 Oct;21(4):940-947 Authors: Perreault T, Dunning J, Butts R Abstract BACKGROUND: Myofascial trigger point (MTrP) injection and trigger point dry needling (TrPDN) are widely accepted therapies for myofascial pain syndrome (MPS). Empirical evidence suggests […]

COMPARISON OF DRY NEEDLING VS. SHAM ON THE PERFORMANCE OF VERTICAL JUMP.

Related Articles COMPARISON OF DRY NEEDLING VS. SHAM ON THE PERFORMANCE OF VERTICAL JUMP. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2017 Oct;12(5):747-751 Authors: Bandy WD, Nelson R, Beamer L Abstract Introduction: Dry needling has been reported to decrease pain in subjects having myofascial trigger points, as well as pain in muscle and connective tissue. Objective: The […]

Dry Needling for Patients With Neck Pain: Protocol of a Randomized Clinical Trial.

Related Articles Dry Needling for Patients With Neck Pain: Protocol of a Randomized Clinical Trial. JMIR Res Protoc. 2017 Nov 22;6(11):e227 Authors: Gattie ER, Cleland JA, Snodgrass SJ Abstract BACKGROUND: Neck pain is a costly and common problem. Current treatments are not adequately effective for a large proportion of patients who continue to experience recurrent […]

The effectiveness of conservative, non-pharmacological treatment, of plantar heel pain: A systematic review with meta-analysis.

The effectiveness of conservative, non-pharmacological treatment, of plantar heel pain: A systematic review with meta-analysis. Foot (Edinb). 2017 Jun 15;33:57-67 Authors: Salvioli S, Guidi M, Marcotulli G Abstract Plantar heel pain is one of the most common causes of pain and musculoskeletal pathologies of the foot. The aim of this systematic review was to identify […]

Comparison of dry needling and steroid injection in the treatment of plantar fasciitis: a single-blind randomized clinical trial.

Related Articles Comparison of dry needling and steroid injection in the treatment of plantar fasciitis: a single-blind randomized clinical trial. Int Orthop. 2017 Nov 08;: Authors: Rastegar S, Baradaran Mahdavi S, Hoseinzadeh B, Badiei S Abstract INTRODUCTION: Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain. Considering different interventions which are applied for patients with […]

Comparison of acute effects of superficial and deep dry needling into trigger points of suboccipital and upper trapezius muscles in patients with cervicogenic headache.

Related Articles Comparison of acute effects of superficial and deep dry needling into trigger points of suboccipital and upper trapezius muscles in patients with cervicogenic headache. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2017 Oct;21(4):810-814 Authors: Sedighi A, Nakhostin Ansari N, Naghdi S Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to compare the acute effects of superficial […]

A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – October 2017.

Related Articles A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – October 2017. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2017 Oct;21(4):902-913 Authors: Dommerholt J, Finnegan M, Hooks T, Chou LW Abstract In this overview of the myofascial pain literature, we have included several original contributions ranging from a study by Bowen and colleagues of trigger points […]

Intramuscular Electrical Stimulation for Muscle Activation of Tibialis Anterior After Surgical Repair: A Case Report.

Intramuscular Electrical Stimulation for Muscle Activation of Tibialis Anterior After Surgical Repair: A Case Report. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2017 Oct 15;:1-19 Authors: Hollis S, McClure P Abstract Study Design Case report. Background Loss of voluntary activation of musculature can result in muscle weakness. External neuromuscular stimulation can be utilized to improve voluntary activation […]

Conservative management of temporomandibular dysfunction: A literature review with implications for clinical practice guidelines (Narrative review part 2).

Related Articles Conservative management of temporomandibular dysfunction: A literature review with implications for clinical practice guidelines (Narrative review part 2). J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2017 Jul;21(3):541-548 Authors: Butts R, Dunning J, Pavkovich R, Mettille J, Mourad F Abstract The effective management of temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) requires a thorough understanding of the pathoanatomic factors that drive […]

A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – June 2017.

Related Articles A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – June 2017. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2017 Jul;21(3):673-683 Authors: Dommerholt J, Chou LW, Finnegan M, Hooks T Abstract We would like to welcome Dr. Li-Wei Chou, MD, PhD as our newly appointed contributing author. Dr. Chou is Assistant Professor at China Medical University […]

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