Acupuncture for Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A Network Meta-Analysis of 33 Randomized Controlled Trials.
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Dry needling in a manual physiotherapy and therapeutic exercise protocol for patients with chronic mechanical shoulder pain of unspecific origin: a protocol for a randomized control trial.
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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 […]
Response to acupuncture treatment in horses with chronic laminitis.
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August 2017 Letters to the Editor-in-Chief.
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Immediate Effects of Paraspinal Dry Needling in Patients with Acute Facet Joint Lock Induced Wry Neck.
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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 […]
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 […]
Effectiveness of trigger point dry needling for plantar heel pain: a meta-analysis of seven randomized controlled trials.
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Effect of dry needling on myofascial pain syndrome of the quadratus femoris: A case report.
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Assessment of the mechanical properties of the muscle-tendon unit by supersonic shear wave imaging elastography: a review.
Assessment of the mechanical properties of the muscle-tendon unit by supersonic shear wave imaging elastography: a review. Ultrasonography. 2017 Apr 15;: Authors: Lima KMME, Costa Júnior JFS, Pereira WCA, Oliveira LF Abstract This review aimed to describe the state of the art in muscle-tendon unit (MTU) assessment by supersonic shear wave imaging (SSI) elastography in […]
Improvement in CRPS After Deep Dry Needling Suggests a Role in Myofascial Pain.
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Evidence for Dry Needling in the Management of Myofascial Trigger Points Associated with Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
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Rapid Alleviation of Parkinson's Disease Symptoms via Electrostimulation of Intrinsic Auricular Muscle Zones.
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Dry needling in the management of myofascial trigger points: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials.
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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 […]
Pathoanatomical characteristics of temporomandibular dysfunction: Where do we stand? (Narrative review part 1).
Related Articles Pathoanatomical characteristics of temporomandibular dysfunction: Where do we stand? (Narrative review part 1). J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2017 Jul;21(3):534-540 Authors: Butts R, Dunning J, Perreault T, Mettille J, Escaloni J Abstract Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) is a complicated and multifactorial condition that affects the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and muscles of mastication, resulting in pain […]
Conservative Management for Stable High Ankle Injuries in Professional Football Players.
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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 […]
Surface Electromyographic Activity of the Upper Trapezius Before and After a Single Dry Needling Session in Female Office Workers With Trapezius Myalgia.
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