Electrical dry needling as an adjunct to exercise, manual therapy and ultrasound for plantar fasciitis: A multi-center randomized clinical trial. PLoS One. 2018;13(10):e0205405 Authors: Dunning J, Butts R, Henry N, Mourad F, Brannon A, Rodriguez H, Young I, Arias-Buría JL, Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C Abstract STUDY DESIGN: Randomized, single-blinded, multi-center, parallel-group trial. OBJECTIVES: To compare the effects […]
The use of dry needling as a diagnostic tool and clinical treatment for cervicogenic dizziness: a narrative review & case series. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2018 Oct;22(4):947-955 Authors: Escaloni J, Butts R, Dunning J Abstract STUDY DESIGN: Narrative Review & Case Series. BACKGROUND: No “gold standard” test presently exists to confirm a diagnosis of cervicogenic […]
Post-needling soreness after myofascial trigger point dry needling: Current status and future research. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2018 Oct;22(4):941-946 Authors: Martín-Pintado-Zugasti A, Mayoral Del Moral O, Gerwin RD, Fernández-Carnero J Abstract Post-dry needling soreness is a common complication of myofascial trigger point (MTrP) dry needling treatment. The prevention, management and relevance of this complication remain […]
Related Articles Dry needling technique decreases spasticity and improves general functioning in incomplete spinal cord injury: A case report. J Spinal Cord Med. 2018 Oct 22;:1-5 Authors: Cruz-Montecinos C, Núñez-Cortés R, Bruna-Melo T, Tapia C, Becerra P, Pavez N, Pérez-Alenda S Abstract CONTEXT: Spasticity in neurological disorders (i.e. stroke patients and cerebral palsy) is positively […]
Related Articles Positional changes in distance to the pleura and in muscle thickness for dry needling. Physiotherapy. 2018 Aug 18;: Authors: Mitchell UH, Johnson AW, Larson RE, Seamons CT Abstract OBJECTIVE: This study was conducted to measure and to determine differences in tissue depth in the upper back for two prone positions and to stratify […]
Related Articles Efficacy of dry needling in patients with myofascial temporomandibular disorders related to the masseter muscle. Cranio. 2018 Oct 09;:1-7 Authors: Özden MC, Atalay B, Özden AV, Çankaya AB, Kolay E, Y?ld?r?m S Abstract OBJECTIVE: This randomized, single-center clinical trial aimed to compare the efficacy of superficial dry needling (SDN) and deep dry needling […]
Related Articles A case with iatrogenic pneumothorax due to deep dry needling. Radiol Case Rep. 2018 Dec;13(6):1246-1248 Authors: Uzar T, Turkmen I, Menekse EB, Dirican A, Ekaterina P, Ozkaya S Abstract Deep dry needling is an evidence-based treatment technique that is accepted and used by physical therapists for treatment of musculoskeletal pain. We present a […]
Related Articles Deep Infection Following Dry Needling in a Young Athlete: An Underreported Complication of an Increasingly Prevalent Modality: A Case Report. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2018 Sep 26;: Authors: Kim DC, Glenzer S, Johnson A, Nimityongskul P Abstract CASE: Dry needling frequently is performed by a variety of practitioners for pain treatment. A […]
Related Articles Platelet-Rich Plasma for Elbow Pathologies: a Descriptive Review of Current Literature. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med. 2018 Sep 25;: Authors: Kwapisz A, Prabhakar S, Compagnoni R, Sibilska A, Randelli P Abstract PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Platelet-rich plasma is used in many orthopedic pathologies such as tendinopathies and ligament injuries. The clinical results reported in the […]
Related Articles Ultrasound-guided Dry Needling Treatment of Myofascial Trigger Points for Piriformis Syndrome Management: A Case Series. J Chiropr Med. 2018 Sep;17(3):198-200 Authors: Fusco P, Di Carlo S, Scimia P, Degan G, Petrucci E, Marinangeli F Abstract Objective: The purpose of this case series was to describe the outcomes of diagnostic ultrasound-assisted dry needling in […]
Related Articles Efficacy of platelet-rich plasma as conservative treatment in orthopaedics: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Blood Transfus. 2018 Sep 03;:1-12 Authors: Franchini M, Cruciani M, Mengoli C, Marano G, Pupella S, Veropalumbo E, Masiello F, Pati I, Vaglio S, Liumbruno GM Abstract BACKGROUND: The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate […]
Related Articles The effectiveness of dry needling for patients with orofacial pain associated with temporomandibular dysfunction: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Braz J Phys Ther. 2018 Aug 22;: Authors: Vier C, Almeida MB, Neves ML, Santos ARSD, Bracht MA Abstract BACKGROUND: Orofacial pain of myofascial origin is often associated with temporomandibular joint dysfunction, affects chewing […]
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 […]
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 […]
Related Articles IMMEDIATE AND SHORT TERM EFFECT OF DRY NEEDLING ON TRICEPS SURAE RANGE OF MOTION AND FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT: A RANDOMIZED TRIAL. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2018 Apr;13(2):185-195 Authors: Lake AD, Myers H, Aefsky B, Butler R Abstract Background: Dry needling (DN) has been established as an effective treatment for myofascial pain, however, there […]
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, […]
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), […]
Related Articles SHORT-TERM EFFECTS OF TRIGGER POINT DRY NEEDLING ON PAIN AND DISABILITY IN SUBJECTS WITH PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN SYNDROME. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2018 Jun;13(3):462-473 Authors: Sutlive TG, Golden A, King K, Morris WB, Morrison JE, Moore JH, Koppenhaver S Abstract Background: Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a prevalent knee disorder. A novel yet […]
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 […]
Related Articles [Understanding of the trigger points of myalgia: acupuncture and dry needling exploration and modern acupuncture mechanism]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2018 Jul 12;38(7):779-84 Authors: Huang Q, Zhang Y, Ma Y, Hou B, Fei Q, Tan S, Zhang H Abstract The similarities and differences between trigger points of myalgia and acupoints were explored. Nodules could […]
