Acute outcomes of acupuncture and dry needling over peripheral acute fatigue in untrained healthy volunteers: A randomized controlled clinical trial

Heliyon. 2023 Sep 12;9(9):e20093. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e20093. eCollection 2023 Sep. ABSTRACT Peripheral acute fatigue (PAF) is defined as when the skeletal muscle is incapable of generating power. We aimed to investigate the acute effects of traditional Chinese acupuncture (TCA) and dry needling (DN) over PAF induced on the biceps brachii of untrained healthy volunteers. We conducted […]

Focused ultrasound as an alternative to dry needling for the treatment of tendinopathies: A murine model

J Orthop Res. 2023 Oct 7. doi: 10.1002/jor.25700. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Tendinopathies account for 30% of 102 million annual musculoskeletal injuries occurring annually in the United States. Current treatments, like dry needling, induce microdamage to promote healing but produce mixed success rates. Previously, we showed focused ultrasound can non-invasively create microdamage while preserving […]

Obtaining local twitch response with ultrasound-guided dry needling

Med Ultrason. 2023 Sep 29;25(3):362-363. doi: 10.11152/mu-4199. ABSTRACT PMID:37778026 | DOI:10.11152/mu-4199

The Effects of Dry Needling on Hamstring Range of Motion: A Critically Appraised Topic

J Sport Rehabil. 2023 Sep 28:1-5. doi: 10.1123/jsr.2023-0167. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT CLINICAL SCENARIO: Hamstring range of motion (ROM) and the influence it has on injury risk is among great discussion in the literature. Hamstring injury may result from hamstring tightness, poor flexibility, or decreased ROM, and many argue that this can be prevented […]

Effectiveness of Dry Needling versus Manual Therapy in Myofascial Temporomandibular Disorders: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

J Pers Med. 2023 Sep 21;13(9):1415. doi: 10.3390/jpm13091415. ABSTRACT Dry needling (DN) is an invasive physiotherapy technique employed for reducing myofascial pain. To compare the effectiveness of dry needling (DN) versus manual therapy (MT) in improving pain, active maximal mouth opening (AMMO) and cervical disability in patients with myofascial pain from temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) were […]

Evaluation of the Efficacy of Ultrasound-Guided Dry Needling Therapy and Exercise in Piriformis Muscle Syndrome

Cureus. 2023 Aug 20;15(8):e43804. doi: 10.7759/cureus.43804. eCollection 2023 Aug. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Piriformis muscle syndrome (PMS) is characterized by symptoms of buttock pain and numbness radiating to the back of the thigh due to irritation of the sciatic nerve. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of dry needling (DN) therapy and exercise programs on pain, […]

Electrical dry needling versus a non-invasive multicomponent intervention in the treatment of myofascial trigger points in patients with chronic low back pain: A randomised clinical trial

Clin Rehabil. 2023 Sep 13:2692155231201589. doi: 10.1177/02692155231201589. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To compare the effects of electrical dry needling with a non-invasive multi-component intervention in patients with chronic low back pain. DESIGN: A randomised single-blind clinical trial. SETTING: Outpatient Physiotherapy Clinic; home. PARTICIPANTS: Sixty-four patients with chronic low back pain aged 30-65 years. […]

Current status and trend of acupuncture–moxibustion for myofascial pain syndrome: a visual analysis of knowledge graph based on CiteSpace and VOSviewer

Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2023 Sep 12;43(9):996-1005. doi: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230119-k0002. ABSTRACT Bibliometric and scientific knowledge graph methods were used to analyze the research status and hot spots of acupuncture-moxibustion in treatment of myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) and explore its development trend. The articles of both Chinese and English versions relevant to MPS treated by acupuncture-moxibustion were searched […]

Effects of dry needling session frequency on wrist flexor spasticity and motor recovery after stroke: a single-blind randomized clinical trial

Physiother Theory Pract. 2023 Sep 9:1-12. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2023.2254827. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Determining the optimal number of dry needling (DN) sessions to satisfactorily treat a stroke patient with spasticity is important from both clinical and economic perspective. OBJECTIVE: To explore the effects of one versus three sessions of DN on spasticity of the […]

Periosteal Dry Needling for Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis: A Prospective Case Series

J Clin Med. 2023 Aug 31;12(17):5678. doi: 10.3390/jcm12175678. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Carpometacarpal (CMC) osteoarthritis (OA) of the thumb is a painful condition that affects over 15% of individuals above the age of 30 and up to 30% of post-menopausal women. Dry needling (DN) has been found to reduce pain and disability in a variety of neuromusculoskeletal […]

Reply on the article: “Dry-needling with blinded technique in pectoralis minor syndrome”

Turk J Phys Med Rehabil. 2023 May 6;69(2):259-260. doi: 10.5606/tftrd.2023.12934. eCollection 2023 Jun. NO ABSTRACT PMID:37671380 | PMC:PMC10475899 | DOI:10.5606/tftrd.2023.12934

Dry needling with blinded technique in pectoralis minor syndrome

Turk J Phys Med Rehabil. 2023 May 4;69(2):257-258. doi: 10.5606/tftrd.2023.12535. eCollection 2023 Jun. NO ABSTRACT PMID:37671379 | PMC:PMC10475898 | DOI:10.5606/tftrd.2023.12535

Effects of acupuncture or similar needling therapy on pain, proprioception, balance, and self-reported function in individuals with chronic ankle instability: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Complement Ther Med. 2023 Sep 2:102983. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2023.102983. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Acupuncture or similar needling therapy has long been used to improve well-being, but its effectiveness in management of chronic ankle instability (CAI) is unclear. To investigate the efficacy of acupuncture or similar needling therapy on pain, proprioception, balance, and self-reported function […]

Effectiveness of Dry Needling in Improving Pain and Function in Comparison with Other Techniques in Patients with Chronic Neck Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Pain Res Manag. 2023 Aug 23;2023:1523834. doi: 10.1155/2023/1523834. eCollection 2023. ABSTRACT The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the short-, mid-, and long-term effectiveness of dry needling in improving pain and functional capacity of patients with chronic neck pain. Search strategy was performed on PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, PEDro, and […]

Physiotherapeutic Interventions for Individuals Suffering From Plantar Fasciitis: A Systematic Review

Cureus. 2023 Jul 31;15(7):e42740. doi: 10.7759/cureus.42740. eCollection 2023 Jul. ABSTRACT The foot and the lower leg comprise the ankle joint complex. The foot is crucial for the maintenance of posture. Frequently, overuse or repeated microtrauma to the fascia causes plantar fasciitis. This review aims to suggest the efficacy of various plantar fasciitis (PF) interventions based […]

Trigger point dry needling increases masseter muscle oxygenation in patients with temporomandibular disorder

J Appl Oral Sci. 2023 Aug 25;31:e20230099. doi: 10.1590/1678-7757-2023-0099. eCollection 2023. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is an umbrella term encompassing various clinical complaints involving the temporomandibular joints, masticatory muscles, and/or associated orofacial structures. Myogenous TMDs are the most frequent cause of chronic orofacial pain. Musculoskeletal pain is commonly associated with myofascial trigger points (MTPs), […]

Intramuscular Electrical Stimulation for the Treatment of Trigger Points in Patients with Chronic Migraine: A Protocol for a Pilot Study Using a Single-Case Experimental Design

Medicina (Kaunas). 2023 Jul 28;59(8):1380. doi: 10.3390/medicina59081380. ABSTRACT Background and Objectives: Trigger points (TrPs) are prevalent in patients with migraine headaches. Needling interventions targeting TrPs in migraine patients may reduce the intensity and frequency of headaches, yet systematic reviews reveal a lack of robust evidence. Intramuscular electrical stimulation (IMES) is a modality that delivers electrical […]

Carpal tunnel syndrome in the workplace. Triggers, coping strategies, and economic impact: A qualitative study from the perspective of women manual workers

J Hand Ther. 2023 Aug 15:S0894-1130(23)00081-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2023.06.003. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) may lead to significant work limitations, especially in female manual workers. There is scarce evidence on the perspective of female manual workers with CTS. PURPOSE: To explore the perspective of female workers who suffer from CTS regarding […]

Evolution of acupuncture techniques for jin diseases and the rise and fall of jingjin doctrine

Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2023 Aug 12;43(8):855-67. doi: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230316-k0002. ABSTRACT It has the important enlightenment and reference significance for the inheritance and innovation of jin (sinew/fascia) diseases and its theoretic basis, jingjin (muscle region of meridian) doctrine by sorting out the origin of the acupuncture techniques for jin diseases and exploring the root of its rise […]

Ultrasound verification of palpation-based dry needling techniques of rotator cuff muscles: a prospective feasibility trial

J Man Manip Ther. 2023 Aug 13:1-7. doi: 10.1080/10669817.2023.2244735. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: The primary purpose of this study is to investigate the feasibility of using ultrasound to verify the placement of narrow-gauge dry needles within the supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles utilizing palpation-based dry needle techniques. METHODS: This is a prospective observational study […]