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. 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. 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Acute Spinal Epidural Hematoma as a Complication of Dry Needling: A Case Report. PM R. 2018 Jul 20;: Authors: Berrigan WA, Whitehair C, Zorowitz R Abstract Dry needling is a procedure commonly performed for the relief of myofascial pain disorders. The procedure is generally well tolerated. Adverse events often are mild, but severe complications have […]
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 […]
