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]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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]
Scanning electron microscopy examination of needle tips after different procedures of deep dry needling in humans.
Related Articles Scanning electron microscopy examination of needle tips after different procedures of deep dry needling in humans. Sci Rep. 2018 Dec 19;8(1):17966 Authors: Poveda-Pagán EJ, Hernández-Sánchez S, Rhys-Jones-López L, Palazón-Bru A, Lozano-Quijada C Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the tips and the surface conditions of two types of needles with […]
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. […]
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 […]
The Effects of Needling Therapies on Muscle Force Production: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Related Articles The Effects of Needling Therapies on Muscle Force Production: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2018 Nov 30;:1-38 Authors: Mansfield C, VanEtten L, Willy R, Di Stasi S, Magnussen R, Briggs M Abstract STUDY DESIGN: Systematic review with meta-analysis. BACKGROUND: Needling has been shown to decrease pain in the […]
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 […]
Is dry needling effective for low back pain?: A systematic review and PRISMA-compliant meta-analysis.
Related Articles Is dry needling effective for low back pain?: A systematic review and PRISMA-compliant meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore). 2018 Jun;97(26):e11225 Authors: Hu HT, Gao H, Ma RJ, Zhao XF, Tian HF, Li L Abstract BACKGROUND: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of dry needling (DN) for treating low back pain (LBP). METHODS: Nine databases were […]
Musculoskeletal Therapies: Acupuncture, Dry Needling, Cupping.
Related Articles Musculoskeletal Therapies: Acupuncture, Dry Needling, Cupping. FP Essent. 2018 Jul;470:27-31 Authors: Leggit JC Abstract Integrative medicine, including acupuncture, dry needling, and cupping, is being used increasingly in the United States. Evidence regarding their efficacy in the management of musculoskeletal conditions is heterogeneous and subject to several limitations. Despite these limitations, acupuncture consistently has […]
Holding Out and Protected Titles – Issues for Non-registrant Complementary and Alternative Health Practitioners.
Related Articles Holding Out and Protected Titles – Issues for Non-registrant Complementary and Alternative Health Practitioners. J Law Med. 2018 Jul;25(4):1033-1041 Authors: Weir M Abstract The regulation of registered health practitioners in Australia focuses upon holding out provisions rather than statutory scope of practice provisions. One concern for non-registrant complementary and alternative medicine practitioners and […]
Effects of dry needling on post-stroke spasticity, motor function and stability limits: a randomised clinical trial.
Related Articles Effects of dry needling on post-stroke spasticity, motor function and stability limits: a randomised clinical trial. Acupunct Med. 2018 Jul 09;: Authors: Sánchez-Mila Z, Salom-Moreno J, Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C Abstract OBJECTIVE: To determine the effects of inclusion of deep dry needling into a treatment session following the Bobath concept on spasticity, motor function and […]
[Understanding of the trigger points of myalgia: acupuncture and dry needling exploration and modern acupuncture mechanism].
Related Articles [Understanding of the trigger points of myalgia: acupuncture and dry needling exploration and modern acupuncture mechanism]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2018 Jul 12;38(7):779-84 Authors: Huang Q, Zhang Y, Ma Y, Hou B, Fei Q, Tan S, Zhang H Abstract The similarities and differences between trigger points of myalgia and acupoints were explored. Nodules could […]
The Construction of Sham Dry Needles and Their Validity.
Related Articles The Construction of Sham Dry Needles and Their Validity. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2018;2018:9567061 Authors: Mitchell UH, Stoneman P, Larson RE, Page GL Abstract Appropriate control interventions are necessary to show the treatment effect of dry needling. Different control procedures, such as dry needling of the contralateral side, and sham treatments, such […]
SHORT-TERM EFFECTS OF TRIGGER POINT DRY NEEDLING ON PAIN AND DISABILITY IN SUBJECTS WITH PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN SYNDROME.
Related Articles SHORT-TERM EFFECTS OF TRIGGER POINT DRY NEEDLING ON PAIN AND DISABILITY IN SUBJECTS WITH PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN SYNDROME. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2018 Jun;13(3):462-473 Authors: Sutlive TG, Golden A, King K, Morris WB, Morrison JE, Moore JH, Koppenhaver S Abstract Background: Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a prevalent knee disorder. A novel yet […]
Comparison of efficacy of eight treatments for plantar fasciitis: A network meta-analysis.
Related Articles Comparison of efficacy of eight treatments for plantar fasciitis: A network meta-analysis. J Cell Physiol. 2018 Aug 04;: Authors: Li H, Lv H, Lin T Abstract The objective of this network meta-analysis (NMA) was to assess the pain relief performance of eight different plantar fasciitis therapies, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, corticosteroid injections (CSs), […]
Effectiveness and adequacy of blinding in the moderation of pain outcomes: Systematic review and meta-analyses of dry needling trials.
Related Articles Effectiveness and adequacy of blinding in the moderation of pain outcomes: Systematic review and meta-analyses of dry needling trials. PeerJ. 2018;6:e5318 Authors: Braithwaite FA, Walters JL, Li LSK, Moseley GL, Williams MT, McEvoy MP Abstract Background: Blinding is critical to clinical trials because it allows for separation of specific intervention effects from bias, […]
IMMEDIATE AND SHORT TERM EFFECT OF DRY NEEDLING ON TRICEPS SURAE RANGE OF MOTION AND FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT: A RANDOMIZED TRIAL.
Related Articles IMMEDIATE AND SHORT TERM EFFECT OF DRY NEEDLING ON TRICEPS SURAE RANGE OF MOTION AND FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT: A RANDOMIZED TRIAL. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2018 Apr;13(2):185-195 Authors: Lake AD, Myers H, Aefsky B, Butler R Abstract Background: Dry needling (DN) has been established as an effective treatment for myofascial pain, however, there […]