Decreased Spontaneous Electrical Activity and Acetylcholine at Myofascial Trigger Spots after Dry Needling Treatment: A Pilot Study.

Related Articles Decreased Spontaneous Electrical Activity and Acetylcholine at Myofascial Trigger Spots after Dry Needling Treatment: A Pilot Study. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2017;2017:3938191 Authors: Liu QG, Liu L, Huang QM, Nguyen TT, Ma YT, Zhao JM Abstract OBJECTIVE: The aims of this study are to investigate the changes in spontaneous electrical activities (SEAs) […]

Injected corticosteroids for treating plantar heel pain in adults.

Related Articles Injected corticosteroids for treating plantar heel pain in adults. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2017 Jun 11;6:CD009348 Authors: David JA, Sankarapandian V, Christopher PR, Chatterjee A, Macaden AS Abstract BACKGROUND: Plantar heel pain, commonly resulting from plantar fasciitis, often results in significant morbidity. Treatment options include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), orthoses, physical therapy, physical […]

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 […]

Surface Electromyographic Activity of the Upper Trapezius Before and After a Single Dry Needling Session in Female Office Workers With Trapezius Myalgia.

Related Articles Surface Electromyographic Activity of the Upper Trapezius Before and After a Single Dry Needling Session in Female Office Workers With Trapezius Myalgia. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2017 Jun 21;: Authors: De Meulemeester K, Calders P, Dewitte V, Barbe T, Danneels L, Cagnie B Abstract OBJECTIVE: Myofascial pain can be accompanied by a […]

Rapid Alleviation of Parkinson's Disease Symptoms via Electrostimulation of Intrinsic Auricular Muscle Zones.

Related Articles Rapid Alleviation of Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms via Electrostimulation of Intrinsic Auricular Muscle Zones. Front Hum Neurosci. 2017;11:338 Authors: Cakmak YO, Apaydin H, Kiziltan G, Gündüz A, Ozsoy B, Olcer S, Urey H, Cakmak OO, Ozdemir YG, Ertan S Abstract Background: Deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus (STN-DBS) and the pedunculopontine nucleus (PPN) […]

Dry needling in the management of myofascial trigger points: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials.

Related Articles Dry needling in the management of myofascial trigger points: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Complement Ther Med. 2017 Aug;33:46-57 Authors: Espejo-Antúnez L, Tejeda JF, Albornoz-Cabello M, Rodríguez-Mansilla J, de la Cruz-Torres B, Ribeiro F, Silva AG Abstract OBJECTIVE: This systematic review of randomized controlled trials aimed to examine the effectiveness of […]

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 […]

Hip Pain: Dry Needling Versus Cortisone Injections.

Related Articles Hip Pain: Dry Needling Versus Cortisone Injections. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2017 Apr;47(4):240 Authors: Abstract Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) is chronic, intermittent pain and tenderness on the outside of the hip. The medical community once thought that a swollen hip bursa was the source of such pain, which led to the […]

Effectiveness of Different Deep Dry Needling Dosages in the Treatment of Patients With Cervical Myofascial Pain: A Pilot RCT.

Related Articles Effectiveness of Different Deep Dry Needling Dosages in the Treatment of Patients With Cervical Myofascial Pain: A Pilot RCT. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2017 Mar 14;: Authors: Fernández-Carnero J, Gilarranz-de-Frutos L, León-Hernández JV, Pecos-Martin D, Alguacil-Diego I, Gallego-Izquierdo T, Martín-Pintado-Zugasti A Abstract OBJECTIVE: To assess the effectiveness of different dosages of local […]

Letter in response to Letter-to-the-Editor regarding Comparison of two angles of approach for trigger point dry needling of the lumbar multifidus in human donors (cadavers) ().

Related Articles Letter in response to Letter-to-the-Editor regarding Comparison of two angles of approach for trigger point dry needling of the lumbar multifidus in human donors (cadavers) (). Musculoskelet Sci Pract. 2017 Mar 06;: Authors: Hannah MC, Cope J, Palermo A, Smith W, Wacker V PMID: 28291700 [PubMed – as supplied by publisher]

Pathophysiology of Trigger Points in Myofascial Pain Syndrome.

Related Articles Pathophysiology of Trigger Points in Myofascial Pain Syndrome. J Pain Palliat Care Pharmacother. 2017 Apr 05;:1-2 Authors: Money S Abstract Questions from patients about pain conditions and analgesic pharmacotherapy and responses from authors are presented to help educate patients and make them more effective self-advocates. Trigger point pathophysiology in myofascial pain syndrome, which […]

Effectiveness of dry needling and high-volume image-guided injection in the management of chronic mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy in adult population: a literature review.

Related Articles Effectiveness of dry needling and high-volume image-guided injection in the management of chronic mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy in adult population: a literature review. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2017 Apr 19;: Authors: Chaudhry FA Abstract Achilles tendinopathy is a common overuse condition affecting the adult population. The incidence is on the rise because of […]

Ultrasound guided intra-articular injection of the radio-ulnar & radio-humeral joints and ultrasound guided dry needling of the affected limb muscles to relieve fixed pronation deformity and myofascial issues around the shoulder, in a case of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome- type 1 (CRPS-1).

Ultrasound guided intra-articular injection of the radio-ulnar & radio-humeral joints and ultrasound guided dry needling of the affected limb muscles to relieve fixed pronation deformity and myofascial issues around the shoulder, in a case of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome- type 1 (CRPS-1). Pain Pract. 2017 Apr 23;: Authors: Pai R, Vas L Abstract BACKGROUND: Complex […]

Efficacy of quadriceps vastus medialis dry needling in a rehabilitation protocol after surgical reconstruction of complete anterior cruciate ligament rupture.

Related Articles Efficacy of quadriceps vastus medialis dry needling in a rehabilitation protocol after surgical reconstruction of complete anterior cruciate ligament rupture. Medicine (Baltimore). 2017 Apr;96(17):e6726 Authors: Velázquez-Saornil J, Ruíz-Ruíz B, Rodríguez-Sanz D, Romero-Morales C, López-López D, Calvo-Lobo C Abstract BACKGROUND: Several new rehabilitation modalities have been proposed after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Among […]

Comparision of two different dry-needling techniques in the treatment of myofascial pain syndrome.

Related Articles Comparision of two different dry-needling techniques in the treatment of myofascial pain syndrome. Agri. 2017 Jan;29(1):9-16 Authors: Taşoğlu Ö, Şahin Onat Ş, Bölük H, Taşoğlu İ, Özgirgin N Abstract OBJECTIVES: To compare the efficacy of two different dry needling (DN) techniques (deep dry needling & peppering) in myofascial pain syndrome (MPS). METHODS: Seventy-two […]

Cadaveric and Ultrasonographic Validation of Needling Placement in the Cervical Multifidus Muscle.

Related Articles Cadaveric and Ultrasonographic Validation of Needling Placement in the Cervical Multifidus Muscle. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2017 Apr 13;: Authors: Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C, Mesa-Jiménez JA, Paredes-Mancilla JA, Koppenhaver SL, Fernández-Carnero S Abstract OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine if a needle is able to reach the cervical multifidus during the application […]

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