A New Perspective of Neuromyopathy to Explain Intractable Pancreatic Cancer Pains; Dry Needling as an Effective Adjunct to Neurolytic Blocks. Indian J Palliat Care. 2016 Jan-Mar;22(1):85-93 Authors: Vas L, Phanse S, Pai R Abstract UNLABELLED: We present a new perspective of neuromyopathy in pancreatic cancer pain (PCP) referral to bodywall; proposal of new rationale to […]
Physical Therapy Treatment Of Chronic Neck Pain A Discussion And Case Study: Using Dry Needling And Battlefield Acupuncture. J Spec Oper Med. 2016;16(1):1-5 Authors: Guthrie RM, Chorba R Abstract PURPOSE: Chronic mechanical neck pain can have a complex clinical presentation and is often difficult to treat. This case study illustrates a successful physical therapy treatment […]
Related Articles ACUTE EFFECTS OF DRY NEEDLING ON POSTERIOR SHOULDER TIGHTNESS. A CASE REPORT. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2016 Apr;11(2):254-63 Authors: Passigli S, Plebani G, Poser A Abstract BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Posterior shoulder tightness has been associated with numerous shoulder disorders. Methods to increase posterior shoulder mobility may be beneficial. The purpose of this […]
Related Articles Effects of Intramuscular Electrical Stimulation Using Inversely Placed Electrodes on Myofascial Pain Syndrome in the Shoulder: A Case Series. Korean J Pain. 2016 Apr;29(2):136-40 Authors: Shanmugam S, Mathias L, Thakur A, Kumar D Abstract Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is one of the common musculoskeletal conditions of the shoulder which may develop sensory-motor and […]
Related Articles Are Acupuncture Therapies Effective for the Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Extremities? A Systematic Review by the Ontario Protocol for Traffic Injury Management (OPTIMa) Collaboration. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2016 Apr 26;:1-80 Authors: Cox J, Varatharajan S, Côté P, Yu H, Wong JJ, Sutton D, Randhawa K, Goldgrub R, Southerst D, […]
Related Articles Effect of Dry Needling on Spasticity, Shoulder Range of Motion, and Pressure Pain Sensitivity in Patients With Stroke: A Crossover Study. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2016 May 7; Authors: Mendigutia-Gómez A, Martín-Hernández C, Salom-Moreno J, Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of the inclusion of […]
Optimizing physical therapy for ankylosing spondylitis: a case study in a young football player. J Phys Ther Sci. 2016 Apr;28(4):1392-1397 Authors: Tricás-Moreno JM, Lucha-López MO, Lucha-López AC, Salavera-Bordás C, Vidal-Peracho C Abstract [Purpose] Ankylosing spondylitis is prevalent in men. Modern and expert consensus documents include physical therapy among the strategies for the treatment of ankylosing […]
Related Articles A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – March 2016. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2016 Apr;20(2):397-408 Authors: Dommerholt J, Hooks T, Finnegan M, Grieve R Abstract The worldwide interest in myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) and trigger points (TrPs) is reflected in the increasing number of publications. In this overview of the […]
Related Articles Trigger point dry needling: the data do not support broad applicability or robust effect. J Man Manip Ther. 2016 Feb;24(1):2-4 Authors: Venere K, Ridgeway K PMID: 27252575 [PubMed]
Related Articles Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture and myofascial trigger needling: The same stimulation points? Complement Ther Med. 2016 Jun;26:28-32 Authors: Liu L, Skinner MA, McDonough SM, Baxter GD Abstract BACKGROUND: Acupuncture originates in China, and its effectiveness has been well documented in musculoskeletal pain disorders and other conditions. A widely accepted contemporary medical treatment option […]
STRENGTH EXERCISES COMBINED WITH DRY NEEDLING WITH ELECTRICAL STIMULATION IMPROVE PAIN AND FUNCTION IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC ROTATOR CUFF TENDINOPATHY: A RETROSPECTIVE CASE SERIES. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2016 Jun;11(3):409-22 Authors: Saylor-Pavkovich E Abstract BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Rotator cuff tendinopathy (RTCT) is regularly treated by the physical therapist. Multiple etiologies for RTCT exist, leading […]
The Effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Tendinopathy: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials. Am J Sports Med. 2016 Jun 6; Authors: Fitzpatrick J, Bulsara M, Zheng MH Abstract BACKGROUND: Tendinopathy is very common in the general population. There are increasing numbers of clinical studies referring to platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and platelet-poor […]
Related Articles A Comparison of Two Different High-Volume Image-Guided Injection Procedures for Patients With Chronic Noninsertional Achilles Tendinopathy: A Pragmatic Retrospective Cohort Study. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2016 Jun 7; Authors: Wheeler PC, Mahadevan D, Bhatt R, Bhatia M Abstract We undertook a comparison evaluation of outcomes after 2 different high-volume image-guided injection (HVIGI) procedures […]
Related Articles Evaluation of the Sympathetic Skin Response to the Dry Needling Treatment in Female Myofascial Pain Syndrome Patients. J Clin Med Res. 2016 Jul;8(7):513-8 Authors: Ozden AV, Alptekin HK, Esmaeilzadeh S, Cihan C, Aki S, Aksoy C, Oncu J Abstract BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to evaluate sympathetic nervous system (SNS) activity […]
Related Articles Comparison of Dry Needling versus Orthopedic Manual Therapy in Patients with Myofascial Chronic Neck Pain: A Single-Blind, Randomized Pilot Study. Pain Res Treat. 2015;2015:327307 Authors: Campa-Moran I, Rey-Gudin E, Fernández-Carnero J, Paris-Alemany A, Gil-Martinez A, Lerma Lara S, Prieto-Baquero A, Alonso-Perez JL, La Touche R Abstract Objective. The aim of this study was […]
Dry needling is acupuncture. Acupunct Med. 2015 Dec 15; Authors: Fan AY, He H PMID: 26672062 [PubMed – as supplied by publisher]
Related Articles Trigger point dry needling versus strain-counterstrain technique for upper trapezius myofascial trigger points: a randomised controlled trial. Acupunct Med. 2016 Jan 8; Authors: Segura-Ortí E, Prades-Vergara S, Manzaneda-Piña L, Valero-Martínez R, Polo-Traverso JA Abstract BACKGROUND: Treatment of active myofascial trigger points includes both invasive and non-invasive techniques. OBJECTIVES: To compare the effects of […]
Related Articles Complex Regional Pain Syndrome-Type 1 Presenting as deQuervain’s Stenosing Tenosynovitis. Pain Physician. 2016 Jan;19(1):E227-E234 Authors: Vas L, Pai R Abstract AIM: To report the presentation of complex regional pain syndrome-1 (CRPS-1) as deQuervain’s stenosing tenosynovitis (DQST). CASE REPORT: A 24-year-old woman presented with 3-year history of clinical diagnostic criteria (CDC) of CRPS-1. Conservative […]
Related Articles Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography in CRPS: Assessment of Muscles Before and After Motor Function Recovery with Dry Needling as the Sole Treatment. Pain Physician. 2016 Jan;19(1):E163-E180 Authors: Vas LC, Pai R, Pattnaik M Abstract BACKGROUND: Motor impairment is an important criterion in the Clinical Diagnostic Criteria (CDC) of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome type-1 (CRPS-1) as […]
Dry Needling on the Infraspinatus Latent and Active Myofascial Trigger Points in Older Adults With Nonspecific Shoulder Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Geriatr Phys Ther. 2016 Jan 12; Authors: Calvo-Lobo C, Pacheco-da-Costa S, Martínez-Martínez J, Rodríguez-Sanz D, Cuesta-Álvaro P, López-López D Abstract BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Shoulder pain is a prevalent condition in older adults. […]
