[Neck pain: which physical therapies are recommended ?]
Related Articles [Neck pain: which physical therapies are recommended ?] Rev Med Suisse. 2019 Jun 19;15(656):1266-1271 Authors: Lima Faria L, Berney S, Tartarat-Chapitre M, Schindler M Abstract Different physical therapies for cervicalgia are described, as well as their efficacy, adverse effects, degree of evidence and recommendations. Several guidelines recommend active exercise, patient education and various […]
Prediction Model for Choosing Needle Length to Minimize Risk of Median Nerve Puncture With Dry Needling of the Pronator Teres.
Related Articles Prediction Model for Choosing Needle Length to Minimize Risk of Median Nerve Puncture With Dry Needling of the Pronator Teres. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2019 Jun 28;: Authors: Ferrer-Peña R, Calvo-Lobo C, Gómez M, Muñoz-García D Abstract OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to relate forearm anthropometric measures to ultrasound pronator teres […]
Current statement about Dry Needling practice in Italy after the opinion of the Italian Superior Health Council: practical implications for the safeguard of the patients in a case of malpractice.
Related Articles Current statement about Dry Needling practice in Italy after the opinion of the Italian Superior Health Council: practical implications for the safeguard of the patients in a case of malpractice. Ig Sanita Pubbl. 2019 Jan-Feb;75(1):77-79 Authors: Ronconi G, Nigito C, De Giorgio F, Ferrara PE Abstract In an our previous article, we described […]
How strong is the evidence that conservative treatment reduces pain and improves function in individuals with patellar tendinopathy? A systematic review of randomised controlled trials including GRADE recommendations.
Related Articles How strong is the evidence that conservative treatment reduces pain and improves function in individuals with patellar tendinopathy? A systematic review of randomised controlled trials including GRADE recommendations. Br J Sports Med. 2019 Jun 06;: Authors: Mendonça LM, Leite H, Zwerver J, Henschke N, Branco G, Oliveira VC Abstract OBJECTIVE: To determine the […]
[Features of clinical application of eye acupuncture therapy revealed by data mining].
Related Articles [Features of clinical application of eye acupuncture therapy revealed by data mining]. Zhen Ci Yan Jiu. 2019 May 25;44(5):377-82 Authors: Li TY, Xing HJ, Xu YY, Shi J, Wang JL, Sun YH, Li XF, Xu J, Zhang XP, Zhang X, Jia CS Abstract OBJECTIVE: To investigate the features, dominant indications and application regularities […]
The association of Erector Spinae Plane Block and ultrasound guided dry needling could be a winning strategy for long-term relief of chronic musculoskeletal pain.
Related Articles The association of Erector Spinae Plane Block and ultrasound guided dry needling could be a winning strategy for long-term relief of chronic musculoskeletal pain. Minerva Anestesiol. 2019 May 21;: Authors: Fusco P, De Paolis V, De Sanctis F, Di Carlo S, Petrucci E, Marinangeli F Abstract PMID: 31124623 [PubMed – as supplied by […]
A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – February 2019.
Related Articles A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – February 2019. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2019 Apr;23(2):295-305 Authors: Dommerholt J, Chou LW, Finnegan M, Hooks T Abstract This edition of the overview of current myofascial pain literature features several interesting and important publications. From Australia, Braithwaite and colleagues completed an outstanding systematic […]
The effects of dry needling and neurodynamic exercise on idiopathic peripheral neuropathy: A case report.
Related Articles The effects of dry needling and neurodynamic exercise on idiopathic peripheral neuropathy: A case report. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2019 Apr;23(2):306-310 Authors: Nasr AJ, Zafereo J Abstract A single patient (male, 67) with a medical diagnosis of idiopathic peripheral neuropathy (G60.9) was referred to physical therapy. The patient presented with signs and symptoms […]
Ultrasound-guided dry needling of the healthy rat supraspinatus tendon elicits early healing without causing permanent damage.
Related Articles Ultrasound-guided dry needling of the healthy rat supraspinatus tendon elicits early healing without causing permanent damage. J Orthop Res. 2019 May 01;: Authors: Riggin CN, Chen M, Gordon JA, Schultz SM, Soslowsky LJ, Khoury V Abstract Overuse-induced tendinopathy is highly prevalent in the general population. Percutaneous fenestration, or dry needling, techniques have been […]
Effects of dry needling on tendon-pulley architecture, pain and hand function in patients with trigger finger: a randomized controlled trial study.
Related Articles Effects of dry needling on tendon-pulley architecture, pain and hand function in patients with trigger finger: a randomized controlled trial study. J Phys Ther Sci. 2019 Apr;31(4):295-298 Authors: Azizian M, Bagheri H, Olyaei G, Shadmehr A, Okhovatpour MA, Dehghan P, Jalaei S, Sarafraz H Abstract [Purpose] The purpose of this study was to […]
Concurrent Effects of Dry Needling and Electrical Stimulation in the Management of Upper Extremity Hemiparesis.
Related Articles Concurrent Effects of Dry Needling and Electrical Stimulation in the Management of Upper Extremity Hemiparesis. J Acupunct Meridian Stud. 2019 Apr 23;: Authors: Ghaffari MS, Shariat A, Honarpishe R, Hakakzadeh A, Cleland JA, Haghighi S, Seif-Barghi T Abstract Stroke is one of leading causes of disability in western countries. A variety of rehabilitation […]
Acupuncture gone awry: a case report of a patient who required surgical removal of two single-use filament needles following acupuncture treatment.
Related Articles Acupuncture gone awry: a case report of a patient who required surgical removal of two single-use filament needles following acupuncture treatment. J Man Manip Ther. 2019 Apr 25;:1-5 Authors: Snyder DD Abstract BACKGROUND: Acupuncture and dry needling are increasingly popular treatment modalities used to treat pain around the world. This case report documents […]
Effects of dry needling in the sternocleidomastoid muscle on cervical motor control in patients with neck pain: a randomised clinical trial.
Related Articles Effects of dry needling in the sternocleidomastoid muscle on cervical motor control in patients with neck pain: a randomised clinical trial. Acupunct Med. 2019 Apr 24;:964528419843913 Authors: Martín-Rodríguez A, Sáez-Olmo E, Pecos-Martín D, Calvo-Lobo C Abstract OBJECTIVE: To determine the changes produced by trigger point dry needling (TrP-DN) of sternocleidomastoid in patients with […]
Dr. Brandon Yuenger PT, DPT, CIDN
Before I got into PT school, my girlfriend started to lose control of her body. She would suddenly become unresponsive (only able to blink) and sometimes start to shake. No one could figure out what was going on and she was bounced around from specialist to specialist with no real answers. Once I was in […]
Comparison of Early Effectiveness of Three Different Intervention Methods in Patients with Chronic Orofacial Pain: A Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial.
Related Articles Comparison of Early Effectiveness of Three Different Intervention Methods in Patients with Chronic Orofacial Pain: A Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial. Pain Res Manag. 2019;2019:7954291 Authors: Dalewski B, Kami?ska A, Szyd?owski M, Kozak M, Sobolewska E Abstract Background: Occlusal appliances are still widely used instruments in the management of orofacial pain in dentistry, yet […]
Comparison of the Efficacies of Dry Needling and Botox Methods in the Treatment of Myofascial Pain Syndrome Affecting the Temporomandibular Joint.
Comparison of the Efficacies of Dry Needling and Botox Methods in the Treatment of Myofascial Pain Syndrome Affecting the Temporomandibular Joint. J Craniofac Surg. 2019 Apr 02;: Authors: Kütük SG, Özkan Y, Kütük M, Özda? T Abstract BACKGROUND: To compare the efficacies of botulinum toxin-A injection and dry needling methods in the treatment of patients […]
[Non-acupoint effects: based on the analysis of traditional acupuncture-moxibustion theory].
Related Articles [Non-acupoint effects: based on the analysis of traditional acupuncture-moxibustion theory]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2019 Feb 12;39(2):161-5 Authors: Liu B Abstract Based on the traditional theory in Neijing (The Yellow Emperor’s Internal Classic), the acupuncture effects of non-acupoints on the body surface were explored. There are the effects of the non-acupoints on meridians, the […]
[Effect on the pain and tear film stability in patients after pterygium excision treated with intradermal needling].
Related Articles [Effect on the pain and tear film stability in patients after pterygium excision treated with intradermal needling]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2019 Mar 12;39(3):267-70 Authors: Qian LJ, Zhou GZ, Zhu SN, Sheng LL, Shen XF, Chen XH Abstract OBJECTIVE: To analyze the effects of intradermal needling for pain and tear film stability in patients […]
A randomized clinical trial comparing non-thrust manipulation with segmental and distal dry needling on pain, disability, and rate of recovery for patients with non-specific low back pain.
Related Articles **IDN ARTICLE: A randomized clinical trial comparing non-thrust manipulation with segmental and distal dry needling on pain, disability, and rate of recovery for patients with non-specific low back pain. J Man Manip Ther. 2019 Feb 09;:1-11 Authors: Griswold D, Gargano F, Learman KE Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to examine […]
The relative risk to the femoral nerve as a function of patient positioning: potential implications for trigger point dry needling of the iliacus muscle.
Related Articles The relative risk to the femoral nerve as a function of patient positioning: potential implications for trigger point dry needling of the iliacus muscle. J Man Manip Ther. 2019 Feb 20;:1-10 Authors: Ball AM, Finnegan M, Koppenhaver S, Freres W, Dommerholt J, Mayoral Del Moral O, Bron C, Moore R, Ball EE, Gaffney […]