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Neurogenic Inflammation and MRI Diagnosis

Evidence for Increased Magnetic Resonance Imaging Signal Intensity and Morphological Changes in the Brachial Plexus and Median Nerves of Patients with Chronic Arm and Neck Pain Following Whiplash Injury.  JOSPT 2018;48(7):523-32 This is a great research report by Greening et. al. discussing the morphological changes in the median nerve after trauma. This is very relevant to […]

A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – July 2018.

Related Articles A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – July 2018. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2018 Jul;22(3):673-684 Authors: Dommerholt J, Finnegan M, Hooks T, Chou LW Abstract In the current issue of this clinical overview, we are pleased to include several basic research studies ranging from the differentiation of radicular and non-radicular […]

Effectiveness and adequacy of blinding in the moderation of pain outcomes: Systematic review and meta-analyses of dry needling trials.

Related Articles Effectiveness and adequacy of blinding in the moderation of pain outcomes: Systematic review and meta-analyses of dry needling trials. PeerJ. 2018;6:e5318 Authors: Braithwaite FA, Walters JL, Li LSK, Moseley GL, Williams MT, McEvoy MP Abstract Background: Blinding is critical to clinical trials because it allows for separation of specific intervention effects from bias, […]

Comparison of efficacy of eight treatments for plantar fasciitis: A network meta-analysis.

Related Articles Comparison of efficacy of eight treatments for plantar fasciitis: A network meta-analysis. J Cell Physiol. 2018 Aug 04;: Authors: Li H, Lv H, Lin T Abstract The objective of this network meta-analysis (NMA) was to assess the pain relief performance of eight different plantar fasciitis therapies, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, corticosteroid injections (CSs), […]

Acute Spinal Epidural Hematoma as a Complication of Dry Needling: A Case Report.

Acute Spinal Epidural Hematoma as a Complication of Dry Needling: A Case Report. PM R. 2018 Jul 20;: Authors: Berrigan WA, Whitehair C, Zorowitz R Abstract Dry needling is a procedure commonly performed for the relief of myofascial pain disorders. The procedure is generally well tolerated. Adverse events often are mild, but severe complications have […]

The Construction of Sham Dry Needles and Their Validity.

Related Articles The Construction of Sham Dry Needles and Their Validity. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2018;2018:9567061 Authors: Mitchell UH, Stoneman P, Larson RE, Page GL Abstract Appropriate control interventions are necessary to show the treatment effect of dry needling. Different control procedures, such as dry needling of the contralateral side, and sham treatments, such […]

Comparison of ozone and lidocaine injection efficacy vs dry needling in myofascial pain syndrome patients.

Related Articles Comparison of ozone and lidocaine injection efficacy vs dry needling in myofascial pain syndrome patients. J Pain Res. 2018;11:1273-1279 Authors: Raeissadat SA, Rayegani SM, Sadeghi F, Rahimi-Dehgolan S Abstract Purpose: Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a common musculoskeletal disorder among young adults associated with presence of myofascial trigger points. We aimed to evaluate […]

Effects of dry needling on post-stroke spasticity, motor function and stability limits: a randomised clinical trial.

Related Articles Effects of dry needling on post-stroke spasticity, motor function and stability limits: a randomised clinical trial. Acupunct Med. 2018 Jul 09;: Authors: Sánchez-Mila Z, Salom-Moreno J, Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C Abstract OBJECTIVE: To determine the effects of inclusion of deep dry needling into a treatment session following the Bobath concept on spasticity, motor function and […]

Holding Out and Protected Titles – Issues for Non-registrant Complementary and Alternative Health Practitioners.

Related Articles Holding Out and Protected Titles – Issues for Non-registrant Complementary and Alternative Health Practitioners. J Law Med. 2018 Jul;25(4):1033-1041 Authors: Weir M Abstract The regulation of registered health practitioners in Australia focuses upon holding out provisions rather than statutory scope of practice provisions. One concern for non-registrant complementary and alternative medicine practitioners and […]

Musculoskeletal Therapies: Acupuncture, Dry Needling, Cupping.

Related Articles Musculoskeletal Therapies: Acupuncture, Dry Needling, Cupping. FP Essent. 2018 Jul;470:27-31 Authors: Leggit JC Abstract Integrative medicine, including acupuncture, dry needling, and cupping, is being used increasingly in the United States. Evidence regarding their efficacy in the management of musculoskeletal conditions is heterogeneous and subject to several limitations. Despite these limitations, acupuncture consistently has […]

Effects of dry needling in an exercise program for older adults with knee osteoarthritis: A pilot clinical trial.

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 […]

Treatment of individuals with chronic bicipital tendinopathy using dry needling, eccentric-concentric exercise and stretching; a case series.

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 […]

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.

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.

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) […]

Efficacy of dry needling on latent myofascial trigger points in male subjects with neck/shoulders musculoskeletal pain. A case series.

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 […]

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