A comparison of dry needling and kinesiotaping therapies in myofascial pain syndrome: A randomized clinical study.
A comparison of dry needling and kinesiotaping therapies in myofascial pain syndrome: A randomized clinical study. Turk J Phys Med Rehabil. 2020 Sep;66(3):351-359 Authors: Y?lmaz N, Erdal A, Demir O Abstract Objectives: This study aims to compare the effectiveness of dry needling (DN) and kinesiotaping (KT) therapies on pain, quality of life, depression, and physical […]
The effect of dry needling on gastrocnemius muscle stiffness and strength in participants with latent trigger points.
The effect of dry needling on gastrocnemius muscle stiffness and strength in participants with latent trigger points. J Electromyogr Kinesiol. 2020 Oct 09;55:102479 Authors: Albin SR, Koppenhaver SL, MacDonald CW, Capoccia S, Ngo D, Phippen S, Pineda R, Wendlandt A, Hoffman LR Abstract Abnormal muscle stiffness is a potential complication after injury and identifying interventions […]
Spinal manipulation and perineural electrical dry needling in patients with cervicogenic headache: a multi-center randomized clinical trial.
Spinal manipulation and perineural electrical dry needling in patients with cervicogenic headache: a multi-center randomized clinical trial. Spine J. 2020 Oct 13;: Authors: Dunning J, Butts R, Zacharko N, Fandry K, Young I, Wheeler K, Day J, Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C Abstract BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Spinal manipulation, spinal mobilization and exercise are commonly used in individuals with cervicogenic […]
Clinical indications for image-guided interventional procedures in the musculoskeletal system: a Delphi-based consensus paper from the European Society of Musculoskeletal Radiology (ESSR)-Part II, elbow and wrist.
Related Articles Clinical indications for image-guided interventional procedures in the musculoskeletal system: a Delphi-based consensus paper from the European Society of Musculoskeletal Radiology (ESSR)-Part II, elbow and wrist. Eur Radiol. 2020 Apr;30(4):2220-2230 Authors: Sconfienza LM, Adriaensen M, Albano D, Aparisi Gómez MP, Bazzocchi A, Beggs I, Bignotti B, Chianca V, Corazza A, Dalili D, De […]
Effectiveness of Dry Needling in the Management of Spasticity in Patients Post Stroke.
Effectiveness of Dry Needling in the Management of Spasticity in Patients Post Stroke. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2020 Nov;29(11):105236 Authors: Núñez-Cortés R, Cruz-Montecinos C, Latorre-García R, Pérez-Alenda S, Torres-Castro R Abstract OBJECTIVE: To determine the effectiveness of the dry needling technique (DNT) in the treatment of spasticity for individuals with stroke. DESIGN: We reviewed the […]
Effectiveness of Dry Needling for Myofascial Trigger Points Associated with Neck Pain Symptoms: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Effectiveness of Dry Needling for Myofascial Trigger Points Associated with Neck Pain Symptoms: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Clin Med. 2020 Oct 14;9(10): Authors: Navarro-Santana MJ, Sanchez-Infante J, Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C, Cleland JA, Martín-Casas P, Plaza-Manzano G Abstract Our aim was to evaluate the effect of dry needling alone as compared to sham needling, […]
The effectivity of trigger point dry needling in improving pain on people with upper trapezius myalgia.
The effectivity of trigger point dry needling in improving pain on people with upper trapezius myalgia. Enferm Clin. 2020 Oct;30 Suppl 6:87-91 Authors: Aras D, Al-Ihsan IM, Sutono E Abstract OBJECTIVE: This study aims to determine the effectivity of dry needling added to the standard treatment to improve pain in patients with upper trapezius myalgia. […]
Dry Needling for Hamstring Flexibility: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.
Dry Needling for Hamstring Flexibility: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial. J Sport Rehabil. 2020 Oct 07;:1-6 Authors: Alaei P, Nakhostin Ansari N, Naghdi S, Fakhari Z, Komesh S, Dommerholt J Abstract CONTEXT: Hamstring muscle tightness is one of the most common problems in athletic and healthy people. Dry needling (DN) was found to be an […]
Dry needling as a novel intervention for cervicogenic somatosensory tinnitus: a case study.
Dry needling as a novel intervention for cervicogenic somatosensory tinnitus: a case study. Physiother Theory Pract. 2020 Oct 01;:1-9 Authors: Womack A, Butts R, Dunning J Abstract Tinnitus is defined as conscious perception of sound in the absence of a corresponding external stimulus. A condition that affects 10 – 15% of the adult population, tinnitus may be […]
Dry needling curricula in entry-level education programs in the United States for physical therapists.
Dry needling curricula in entry-level education programs in the United States for physical therapists. J Man Manip Ther. 2020 Sep 30;:1-9 Authors: Matthews L, Ford G, Schenk R, Ross M, Donnelly J Abstract Objectives: The objective of this paper was to determine the extent to which dry needling is instructed in entry-level education programs for physical […]
Letter to the Editor regarding: A case with iatrogenic pneumothorax due to deep dry needling.
Letter to the Editor regarding: A case with iatrogenic pneumothorax due to deep dry needling. Radiol Case Rep. 2020 Nov;15(11):2329-2330 Authors: Bagcier F, Yurdakul OV PMID: 32994834 [PubMed]
Rate and maintenance of improvement of myofascial pain with dry needling alone vs. dry needling with intramuscular electrical stimulation: a randomized controlled trial.
Rate and maintenance of improvement of myofascial pain with dry needling alone vs. dry needling with intramuscular electrical stimulation: a randomized controlled trial. J Man Manip Ther. 2020 Sep 29;:1-11 Authors: Brennan K, Elifritz KM, Comire MM, Jupiter DC Abstract STUDY DESIGN: Prospective, randomized. OBJECTIVES: To determine the difference in rate and maintenance of improvement […]
Slit-lamp Pars Plana Needle Hyaloidotomy-Zonulotomy-Iridotomy for the Treatment of Spontaneous Malignant Glaucoma.
Related Articles Slit-lamp Pars Plana Needle Hyaloidotomy-Zonulotomy-Iridotomy for the Treatment of Spontaneous Malignant Glaucoma. J Glaucoma. 2020 05;29(5):e31-e32 Authors: Thomas M, Boese EA, Lieu P, Shah M Abstract An 88-year-old woman with a history of recent complicated pacemaker insertion presented with acute-onset malignant glaucoma recalcitrant to conservative medical therapy. Surgical intervention was discussed; however, given […]
Erratum: Effects of Trigger Point Dry Needling on Neuromuscular Performance and Pain of Individuals Affected by Patellofemoral Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial [Corrigendum].
Related Articles Erratum: Effects of Trigger Point Dry Needling on Neuromuscular Performance and Pain of Individuals Affected by Patellofemoral Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial [Corrigendum]. J Pain Res. 2020;13:2237 Authors: Abstract [This corrects the article DOI: 10.2147/JPR.S240376.]. PMID: 32982385 [PubMed]
Molecular and Structural Effects of Percutaneous Interventions in Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy.
Related Articles Molecular and Structural Effects of Percutaneous Interventions in Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy. Int J Mol Sci. 2020 Sep 23;21(19): Authors: Darrieutort-Laffite C, Soslowsky LJ, Le Goff B Abstract Achilles tendinopathy (AT) is a common problem, especially in people of working age, as well as in the elderly. Although the pathogenesis of tendinopathy is better […]
The effectiveness of acupuncture in the management of persistent regional myofascial head and neck pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Related Articles The effectiveness of acupuncture in the management of persistent regional myofascial head and neck pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Complement Ther Med. 2020 Mar;49:102297 Authors: Farag AM, Malacarne A, Pagni SE, Maloney GE Abstract Persistent head and neck myofascial pain is among the most frequently reported pain complaints featuring major variability in […]
The Effectiveness of Minimally Invasive Techniques in the Treatment of Patellar Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Related Articles The Effectiveness of Minimally Invasive Techniques in the Treatment of Patellar Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2020;2020:8706283 Authors: López-Royo MP, Ortiz-Lucas M, Gómez-Trullén EM, Herrero P Abstract The aim was to determine the effectiveness of minimally invasive techniques (MIT) in patients with patellar […]
Comparison of dry needling and trigger point manual therapy in patients with neck and upper back myofascial pain syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Related Articles Comparison of dry needling and trigger point manual therapy in patients with neck and upper back myofascial pain syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Man Manip Ther. 2020 Sep 22;:1-11 Authors: Lew J, Kim J, Nair P Abstract BACKGROUND: Patients with myofascial pain syndrome of the neck and upper back have active […]
Dry needling for the management of spasticity, pain, and range of movement in adults after stroke: A systematic review.
Related Articles Dry needling for the management of spasticity, pain, and range of movement in adults after stroke: A systematic review. Complement Ther Med. 2020 Aug;52:102515 Authors: Valencia-Chulián R, Heredia-Rizo AM, Moral-Munoz JA, Lucena-Anton D, Luque-Moreno C Abstract OBJECTIVE: To summarise the available evidence about the effectiveness of deep dry needling (DN) on spasticity, pain-related […]
The use of dry needling versus corticosteroid injection to treat lateral epicondylitis: a prospective, randomized, controlled study.
The use of dry needling versus corticosteroid injection to treat lateral epicondylitis: a prospective, randomized, controlled study. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2020 Sep 17;: Authors: Uygur E, Akta? B, Gül Yilmazoglu E Abstract BACKGROUND: Lateral epicondylitis (LE) is a common disease especially at middle age. To address LE different types of treatments have been used. […]