Dry needling in chronic abdominal wall pain of uncertain origin.
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Comparing two dry needling interventions for plantar heel pain: a protocol for a randomized controlled trial.
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Local Anesthetic Injections for the Short-Term Treatment of Head and Neck Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis.
Related Articles Local Anesthetic Injections for the Short-Term Treatment of Head and Neck Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis. J Oral Facial Pain Headache. 2019 Mar 20;: Authors: Nouged E, Dajani J, Ku B, Al-Eryani K, Padilla M, Enciso R Abstract AIMS: To evaluate the effectiveness of local anesthetic trigger point injections in […]
Non-pharmacological treatment of chronic neck-shoulder myofascial pain in patients with forward head posture.
Related Articles Non-pharmacological treatment of chronic neck-shoulder myofascial pain in patients with forward head posture. Wiad Lek. 2019;72(1):84-88 Authors: Iaroshevskyi OA, Morozova OG, Logvinenko AV, Lypynska YV Abstract OBJECTIVE: Introduction: Today, chronic pain remains a pressing medical and socio-economic problem, despite the rapid development of medical technologies, the presence of a vast arsenal of drug […]
Commentary: Selective Fiber Degeneration in the Peripheral Nerve of a Patient With Severe Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.
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Efficacy of acupuncture in treating scars following tissue trauma.
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Is a Combination of Exercise and Dry Needling Effective for Knee OA?
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Kinesio taping versus dry needling in the treatment of myofascial pain of the upper trapezius muscle: A randomized, single blind (evaluator), prospective study.
Related Articles Kinesio taping versus dry needling in the treatment of myofascial pain of the upper trapezius muscle: A randomized, single blind (evaluator), prospective study. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2019 Mar 01;: Authors: Doğan N, Şengül İ, Akçay-Yalbuzdağ Ş, Kaya T Abstract BACKGROUND: Although a number of therapeutic interventions for trigger-point inactivation have been studied, […]
The effects of shock wave and dry needling on active trigger points of upper trapezius muscle in patients with non-specific neck pain: A randomized clinical trial.
Related Articles The effects of shock wave and dry needling on active trigger points of upper trapezius muscle in patients with non-specific neck pain: A randomized clinical trial. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2019 Mar 01;: Authors: Manafnezhad J, Salahzadeh Z, Salami M, Ghader F, Ghojazadeh M Abstract BACKGROUND: Chronic neck pain is associated with various […]
Preliminary Report on the Role of Dry Needling Versus Corticosteroid Injection, an Effective Treatment Method for Plantar Fasciitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
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The effect of dry needling on upper and lower limb spasticity in a patient with a brain tumor.
Related Articles The effect of dry needling on upper and lower limb spasticity in a patient with a brain tumor. Acupunct Med. 2019 Mar 08;:964528419830401 Authors: Tavakol Z, Shariat A, Ghannadi S, Noormohammadpour P, Honarpishe R, Cleland JA, Ansari NN, Moghimi E PMID: 30845810 [PubMed – as supplied by publisher]
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 […]
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 […]
Health related quality of life improvement in chronic non-specific neck pain: secondary analysis from a single blinded, randomized clinical trial.
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The effect of exercise therapy, dry needling, and nonfunctional electrical stimulation on radicular pain: a case report.
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Dry needling in addition to standard physical therapy treatment for sub-acromial pain syndrome: a randomized controlled trial protocol.
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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 […]