Postneedling soreness and tenderness after different dosages of dry needling of an active myofascial trigger point in patients with neck pain: a randomised controlled trial. PM R. 2018 May 29;: Authors: Martín-Pintado-Zugasti A, Fernández-Carnero J, León-Hernández JV, Calvo Lobo C, Beltrán Alacreu H, Alguacil-Diego I, Gallego-Izquierdo T, Pecos-Martin D Abstract BACKGROUND: Previous studies in asymptomatic […]
Periosteal Electrical Dry Needling as an Adjunct to Exercise and Manual Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Multi-Center Randomized Clinical Trial. Clin J Pain. 2018 May 28;: Authors: Dunning J, Butts R, Young I, Mourad F, Galante V, Bliton P, Tanner M, Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C Abstract OBJECTIVES: To compare the effects of adding electrical dry needling into […]
Related Articles Effects of dry needling in an exercise program for older adults with knee osteoarthritis: A pilot clinical trial. Medicine (Baltimore). 2018 Jun;97(26):e11255 Authors: Sánchez-Romero EA, Pecos-Martín D, Calvo-Lobo C, Ochoa-Sáez V, Burgos-Caballero V, Fernández-Carnero J Abstract BACKGROUND: Few studies have investigated the dry needling (DN) approach on knee osteoarthritis (KO) patients. The study’s […]
Related Articles Treatment of individuals with chronic bicipital tendinopathy using dry needling, eccentric-concentric exercise and stretching; a case series. Physiother Theory Pract. 2018 Jun 22;:1-11 Authors: McDevitt AW, Snodgrass SJ, Cleland JA, Leibold MBR, Krause LA, Mintken PE Abstract OBJECTIVES: To describe the outcomes of 10 patients with chronic biceps tendinopathy treated by physical therapy […]
Related Articles 2018 Consensus statement on exercise therapy and physical interventions (orthoses, taping and manual therapy) to treat patellofemoral pain: recommendations from the 5th International Patellofemoral Pain Research Retreat, Gold Coast, Australia, 2017. Br J Sports Med. 2018 Jun 20;: Authors: Collins NJ, Barton CJ, van Middelkoop M, Callaghan MJ, Rathleff MS, Vicenzino BT, Davis […]
Randomized, double-blind study comparing percutaneous electrolysis and dry needling for the management of temporomandibular myofascial pain. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal. 2018 Jun 20;: Authors: Lopez-Martos R, Gonzalez-Perez LM, Ruiz-Canela-Mendez P, Urresti-Lopez FJ, Gutierrez-Perez JL, Infante-Cossio P Abstract BACKGROUND: To assess whether the techniques of percutaneous needle electrolysis (PNE) and deep dry needling (DDN) […]
Related Articles Efficacy of dry needling on latent myofascial trigger points in male subjects with neck/shoulders musculoskeletal pain. A case series. Scand J Pain. 2017 Dec 29;16(1):174 Authors: Heredia-Rizo AM, Navarro-Carmona I, Piña-Pozo F Abstract Aims To assess the impact of dry needling on neural mechanosensitivity and grip strength in male subjects with a history […]
Related Articles The effect of upper trapezius muscle dry needling treatment on sleep quality: A case report. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2018 Apr;22(2):333-336 Authors: Yaghoubi Z, Pardehshenas H, Takamjani IE Abstract Myofascial pain syndrome is characterized by trigger points in muscles, resulting in pain, limitation of motion, muscle weakness and also referral pain. Upper part […]
Related Articles Dry Needling in myofascial tracks in Non-Relaxing Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: A case study. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2018 Apr;22(2):337-340 Authors: Sheikhhoseini R, Arab AM Abstract OBJECTIVE: The aim of this case report is to describe the use of Dry Needling (DN) in myofascial tracks related to the pelvic floor (PF) in the management […]
Related Articles Validation of the range of dry needling with the fascial winding technique in the carpal tunnel using ultrasound. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2018 Apr;22(2):348-353 Authors: Gascon-Garcia J, Bagur-Calafat C, Girabent-Farrés M, Balius R Abstract OBJECTIVES: To use ultrasound imaging to show how the needles in dry needling applied in the carpal tunnel can […]
Related Articles A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – April 2018. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2018 Apr;22(2):402-410 Authors: Dommerholt J, Chou LW, Finnegan M, Hooks T Abstract Twenty-four basic and clinical studies and case reports are included in this quarterly review of the myofascial pain literature. The majority of publications focus on […]
Management of Rotator Cuff Injuries in the Elite Athlete. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med. 2018 Jan 13;: Authors: Weiss LJ, Wang D, Hendel M, Buzzerio P, Rodeo SA Abstract PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Rotator cuff injuries are a common cause of pain and dysfunction for the elite athlete and can result in time loss from participation. This […]
Related Articles Use of Physical Therapists to Identify and Treat Musculoskeletal Injuries at “The Tip of the Trident”. J Spec Oper Med. 2017;17(4):45-48 Authors: Shaw J, Brown L, Jansen B Abstract Musculoskeletal injuries continue to be the most common cause of decreased readiness and loss of productivity in all military environments. In commands with smaller […]
Related Articles SPINAL AND PERIPHERAL DRY NEEDLING VERSUS PERIPHERAL DRY NEEDLING ALONE AMONG INDIVIDUALS WITH A HISTORY OF LATERAL ANKLE SPRAIN: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2017 Dec;12(7):1034-1047 Authors: Rossi A, Blaustein S, Brown J, Dieffenderfer K, Ervin E, Griffin S, Frierson E, Geist K, Johanson M Abstract Background: In addition […]
Related Articles [Discussion on “dry needling” being part of acupuncture]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2017 Jun 12;37(6):663-667 Authors: Peng Z, Xu N, Bian Z, Li C, Lu W, Huang T, Wang S Abstract We think that all the methods of puncturing into the skin to prevent and treat diseases are belong to acupuncture science. In spite […]
Related Articles [Current situation of acupuncture in New Zealand]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2017 Apr 12;37(4):417-423 Authors: Li X, Hu Y Abstract The beginning of TCM acupuncture in New Zealand dates back to the middle of 19th century. After self-improvement for more than 100 years, TCM acupuncture has gained a considerable development. From the perspective of […]
Related Articles Clinical Practice Guideline for Physical Therapy Assessment and Treatment in Patients With Nonspecific Neck Pain. Phys Ther. 2017 Dec 04;: Authors: Bier JD, Scholten-Peeters WGM, Staal JB, Pool J, van Tulder MW, Beekman E, Knoop J, Meerhoff G, Verhagen AP Abstract The Royal Dutch Society for Physical Therapy (KNGF) issued a clinical practice […]
Immediate Changes in Resting and Contracted Thickness of Transversus Abdominis After Dry Needling of Lumbar Multifidus in Healthy Participants: A Randomized Controlled Crossover Trial. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2017 Oct;40(8):615-623 Authors: Puentedura EJ, Buckingham SJ, Morton D, Montoya C, Fernandez de Las Penas C Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to investigate changes […]
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 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 […]
