The clinical impact of platelet-rich plasma on tendinopathy compared to placebo or dry needling injections: A meta-analysis. Phys Ther Sport. 2015 Jun 18; Authors: Tsikopoulos K, Tsikopoulos I, Simeonidis E, Papathanasiou E, Haidich AB, Anastasopoulos N, Natsis K Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this meta-analysis was to compare the impact of platelet-rich plasma with that […]
A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – October 2015. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2015 Oct;19(4):736-46 Authors: Dommerholt J, Grieve R, Hooks T, Layton M Abstract The number of publications about myofascial pain and trigger points (TrP) seems to increase every year. In the current overview we include 27 articles published in past […]
Related Articles The use of dry needling for a subject with chronic lateral hip and thigh pain: a case report. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2015 Apr;10(2):246-55 Authors: Pavkovich R Abstract BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Lateral thigh pain, commonly referred to as greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) and/ or iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) is commonly treated […]
Related Articles Ischemic Compression after Dry Needling of a Latent Myofascial Trigger Point Reduces Post-Needling Soreness Intensity and Duration. PM R. 2015 Mar 30; Authors: Martín-Pintado-Zugasti A, Pecos-Martin D, Rodríguez-Fernández ÁL, Alguacil-Diego IM, Portillo-Aceituno A, Gallego-Izquierdo T, Fernandez-Carnero J Abstract OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of ischemic compression (IC) versus placebo and control on (1) […]
Related Articles April 2015 erratum. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2015 Apr;45(4):329 Authors: Abstract Correction to an article published in April 2014 of JOSPT: Mejuto-Vázquez MJ, Salom-Moreno J, Ortega-Santiago R, Truyols-Domínguez S, Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C. Short-term changes in neck pain, widespread pressure pain sensitivity, and cervical range of motion after the application of trigger point dry […]
Dry Needling Related Short-Term Vasodilation in Chronic Sciatica under Infrared Thermovision. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2015;2015:214374 Authors: Skorupska E, Rychlik M, Pawelec W, Samborski W Abstract Vasomotor responses to dry needling (DN) of trigger points (TrPs) under infrared thermovision (IRT) camera control and TrPs coexistence in chronic sciatica patients have never been studied. Materials […]
Changes in lumbar multifidus muscle function and nociceptive sensitivity in low back pain patient responders versus non-responders after dry needling treatment. Man Ther. 2015 Mar 13; Authors: Koppenhaver SL, Walker MJ, Su J, McGowen JM, Umlauf L, Harris KD, Ross MD Abstract BACKGROUND: Little is known about the physiologic mechanism of dry needling. While some […]
Acupuncture-induced haemothorax: a rare iatrogenic complication of acupuncture. Acupunct Med. 2015 Mar 19; Authors: Karavis MY, Argyra E, Segredos V, Yiallouroy A, Giokas G, Theodosopoulos T Abstract This paper reports a rare iatrogenic complication of acupuncture-induced haemothorax and comments on the importance and need for special education of physicians and physiotherapists in order to apply […]
Efficacy of Deep Dry Needling on Latent Myofascial Trigger Points in Older Adults With Nonspecific Shoulder Pain: A Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial Pilot Study. J Geriatr Phys Ther. 2015 Mar 19; Authors: Calvo-Lobo C, Pacheco-da-Costa S, Hita-Herranz E Abstract BACKGROUND: Nonspecific shoulder pain has a high prevalence in older adults and causes functional alterations. Furthermore, […]
Dry-needling and exercise for chronic whiplash-associated disorders: a randomized single-blind placebo-controlled trial. Pain. 2015 Apr;156(4):635-643 Authors: Sterling M, Vicenzino B, Souvlis T, Connelly LB Abstract This randomized controlled trial investigated the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of dry-needling and exercise compared with sham dry-needling and exercise for chronic whiplash-associated disorders (WAD). The setting was a single university […]
Intensive vasodilatation in the sciatic pain area after dry needling. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2015 Mar 20;15(1):72 Authors: Skorupska E, Rychlik M, Samborski W Abstract BACKGROUND: Short-term vasodilatation in the pain area after dry needling (DN) of active trigger points (TrPs) was recorded in several cases of sciatica. Moreover, the presence of TrPs in sciatica […]
Related Articles A critical overview of current myofascial pain literature – March 2015. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2015 Apr;19(2):337-349 Authors: Dommerholt J, Layton M, Hooks T, Grieve R Abstract The second article in this review series considers multiple recent publications about myofascial pain, trigger points (TrPs) and other related topics. The article is divided into […]
Validation and Test-Retest Reliability of New Thermographic Technique Called Thermovision Technique of Dry Needling for Gluteus Minimus Trigger Points in Sciatica Subjects and TrPs-Negative Healthy Volunteers. Biomed Res Int. 2015;2015:546497 Authors: Skorupska E, Rychlik M, Samborski W Abstract The aim of this study was to assess the validity and test-retest reliability of Thermovision Technique of […]
Related Articles Neuroscience education in addition to trigger point dry needling for the management of patients with mechanical chronic low back pain: A preliminary clinical trial. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2015 Jul;19(3):464-72 Authors: Téllez-García M, de-la-Llave-Rincón AI, Salom-Moreno J, Palacios-Ceña M, Ortega-Santiago R, Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C Abstract The objective of the current study was to determine […]
Related Articles A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – July 2015. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2015 Jul;19(3):482-93 Authors: Dommerholt J, Hooks T, Grieve R, Layton M Abstract The current overview includes thirty articles published in the recent past about myofascial pain, trigger points (TrPs) and related topics. In the Basic Research section, […]
Baseline Examination Factors Associated With Clinical Improvement After Dry Needling in Individuals With Low Back Pain. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2015 Jun 25;:1-31 Authors: Koppenhaver SL, Walker MJ, Smith RW, Booker JM, Walkup ID, Su J, Hebert JJ, Flynn T Abstract Study Design Quasi-experimental. Objectives To explore for associations between demographic, patient history, and […]
Deconstructing Chronic Low Back Pain in the Older Adult-Step by Step Evidence and Expert-Based Recommendations for Evaluation and Treatment: Part II: Myofascial Pain. Pain Med. 2015 Jun 18; Authors: Lisi AJ, Breuer P, Gallagher RM, Rodriguez E, Rossi MI, Schmader K, Scholten JD, Weiner DK Abstract OBJECTIVE: To present an algorithm of sequential treatment options […]
DRY NEEDLING FOR MYOFASCIAL TRIGGER POINT PAIN: A CLINICAL COMMENTARY. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2015 Jun;10(3):402-18 Authors: Unverzagt C, Berglund K, Thomas JJ Abstract UNLABELLED: Sports and orthopaedic physical therapists have long used a multitude of techniques in order to address pain and dysfunction associated with myofascial trigger points. One technique in particular has […]
The effect of dry needling and treadmill running on inducing pathological changes in rat Achilles tendon. Connect Tissue Res. 2015 Jun 15;:1-17 Authors: Kim BS, Joo YC, Choi BH, Kim KH, Kang JS, Park SR Abstract Achilles tendinopathy is a common degenerative condition without a definitive treatment. An adequate chronic animal model of Achilles tendinopathy […]
[Cervical myofascial pain syndrome. Narrative review of physiotherapeutic treatment]. An Sist Sanit Navar. 2015 enero-abril;38(1):105-115 Authors: Capó-Juan MA Abstract Pain is a complex and multifactorial phenomenon that depends on the interaction of biopsychosocial factors. Between 15-25% of adults suffer from chronic pain at some point in their lives. Cervical chronic pain is considered a public […]
