Comparison of Upper Trapezius and Infraspinatus Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy by Dry Needling in Overhead Athletes With Unilateral Shoulder Impingement Syndrome. J Sport Rehabil. 2018 Jan 24;:1-24 Authors: Kamali F, Sinaei E, Morovati M Abstract CONTEXT: Chronic musculoskeletal disorders in shoulder joint are often associated with myofascial trigger points (MTrP), particularly in the upper trapezius […]
Related Articles Radial nerve injury following dry needling. BMJ Case Rep. 2018 Jan 26;2018: Authors: McManus R, Cleary M Abstract A 27-year-old secretary presented to an orthopaedic outpatients department with a 1-month history of left wrist drop following dry needling. On insertion of a needle, she reported spasms in her left hand followed by a […]
Related Articles Heparin priming of EUS-FNA needles does not adversely affect tissue cytology or immunohistochemical staining. Endosc Int Open. 2018 Mar;6(3):E356-E362 Authors: Diehl DL, Mok SRS, Khara HS, Johal AS, Kirchner HL, Lin F Abstract Background and study aims: Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided fine-needle aspiration (FNA) or biopsy (FNB) is an indispensable diagnostic tool. Improvements in […]
Related Articles Effect of dry needling on cubital tunnel syndrome: Three case reports. Physiother Theory Pract. 2018 Mar 12;:1-10 Authors: Anandkumar S, Manivasagam M Abstract This case series describes three patients who presented with right medial elbow pain managed unsuccessfully with conservative treatment that included medication, massage, exercise therapy, ultrasound therapy, neurodynamic mobilization, and taping. […]
Related Articles [Effect of Dry Needling Stimulation of Myofascial Trigger Point on Sample Entropy of Electromyography of Gastrocnemius Injured Site in Rats]. Zhen Ci Yan Jiu. 2018 Feb 25;43(2):127-32 Authors: Ding CL, Ma YT, Huang QM, Liu QG, Zhao JM Abstract OBJECTIVE: To attempt to establish an objective quantitative indicator to characterize the trigger point […]
Related Articles Acute effects of one session dry needling on a chronic golfer’s elbow disability. J Exerc Rehabil. 2018 Feb;14(1):138-142 Authors: Shariat A, Noormohammadpour P, Memari AH, Ansari NN, Cleland JA, Kordi R Abstract A 40-year-old retired male elite athlete with more than 20 years’ experience in wrestling and bodybuilding with mild elbow pain and […]
The Effects of Myofascial Trigger Point Release on the Power and Force Production in the Lower Limb Kinetic Chain. J Strength Cond Res. 2018 Feb 22;: Authors: Devereux F, O’Rourke B, Byrne PJ, Byrne D, Kinsella S Abstract The purpose of this study was to firstly investigate the effects of treating latent myofascial trigger points […]
Cost-effectiveness Evaluation of the Inclusion of Dry Needling into an Exercise Program for Subacromial Pain Syndrome: Evidence from a Randomized Clinical Trial. Pain Med. 2018 Feb 22;: Authors: Arias-Buría JL, Martín-Saborido C, Cleland J, Koppenhaver SL, Plaza-Manzano G, Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C Abstract Objective: To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the inclusion of trigger point-dry needling (TrP-DN) into […]
Related Articles [Guiding-qi acupuncture for dry eye syndrome]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2018 Feb 12;38(2):153-8 Authors: Xie W, Zeng L, Tao Y, Zhou Y, Zhao R, Huang X, Hou W, Zhang R, Zong L Abstract OBJECTIVE: To observe the clinical efficacy differences between different needling methods for dry eye syndrome. METHODS: Sixty patients of dry eye […]
Related Articles Effect of dry needling on radial tunnel syndrome: A case report. Physiother Theory Pract. 2018 Feb 23;:1-10 Authors: Anandkumar S Abstract This case report describes a 45-year-old male who presented with chronic right lateral elbow pain managed unsuccessfully with conservative treatment that included anti-inflammatory medication, injection, massage, exercise, bracing, taping, electro-physical agents, and […]
Related Articles Effects of dry needling trigger point therapy in the shoulder region on patients with upper extremity pain and dysfunction: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Physiotherapy. 2017 Aug 07;: Authors: Hall ML, Mackie AC, Ribeiro DC Abstract QUESTION: What is the effectiveness and what are the adverse effects. DESIGN: Systematic review with meta-analysis. PARTICIPANTS: […]
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. […]
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 […]
Related Articles Specialized Pain Clinics in Primary Care: Common Diagnoses, Referral Patterns and Clinical Outcomes – Novel Pain Management Model. Adv Exp Med Biol. 2017 Oct 05;: Authors: Fogelman Y, Carmeli E, Minerbi A, Harash B, Vulfsons S Abstract An estimated 19% of the adult population in western countries lives with chronic pain. Pain management […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
