Neurophysiological Effects of Latent Trigger Point Dry Needling on Spinal Reflexes

Authors:Gretchen Seif, Alan M. Phipps, Joseph M. Donnelly, Blair H. S. Dellenbach, Aiko K. Thompson J Neurophysiol. 2024 Dec 20. doi: 10.1152/jn.00366.2024. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Deep dry needling (DDN) is a method to treat muscle trigger points (TrPs) often found in persons with neuromuscular pain and spasticity. Currently, its neurophysiological actions are not […]

Electromyographic Activity of Cervical Muscles in Patients with Neck Pain and Changes After Dry Needling: A Narrative Review

Authors:Julián Müller-Thyssen-Uriarte, María Orosia Lucha-López, César Hidalgo-García, Rocío Sánchez-Rodríguez, Lucía Vicente-Pina, Loreto Ferrández-Laliena, Pierre Vauchelles-Barré, José Miguel Tricás-Moreno J Clin Med. 2024 Nov 30;13(23):7288. doi: 10.3390/jcm13237288. ABSTRACT Neck pain can be associated with specific conditions, such as neurological disorders, vascular or inflammatory diseases, fractures, herniated discs, etc. However, the majority of neck pain cases cannot […]

Analysis of Dry Needling Combined with an Exercise Program in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Authors:Aida Agost-González, Isabel Escobio-Prieto, Cristo Jesús Barrios-Quinta, María de Los Ángeles Cardero-Durán, Luis Espejo-Antúnez, Manuel Albornoz-Cabello J Clin Med. 2024 Nov 26;13(23):7157. doi: 10.3390/jcm13237157. ABSTRACT Background: Therapeutic exercise is recommended for people with knee osteoarthritis (OA), although it could be complemented with other treatments such as dry needling (DN). The purpose of this study was […]

Study on the Effectiveness of Ultrasound-guided Pulsed Radiofrequency Therapy for Shoulder Pain Caused by Trigger Points

Authors:Wei Shen, Nan-Hai Xie, Xin-Yu Cong, Yong-Jun Zheng Clin J Pain. 2024 Dec 17. doi: 10.1097/AJP.0000000000001265. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: This study compares ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency (UG-PRF) with ultrasound-guided dry needling (UG-DN) for treating painful shoulder periarthritis. METHODS: Twenty-four patients with painful shoulder periarthritis were chosen from the Pain Department of the Sixth […]

Adverse Reactions to Dry Needling Therapy: Insights from Polish Physiotherapy Practice

Authors:Robert Trybulski, Adrian Kużdżał, Marek Kiljański, Kamil Gałęziok, Filip Matuszczyk, Adam Kawczyński, Filipe Manuel Clemente J Clin Med. 2024 Nov 21;13(23):7032. doi: 10.3390/jcm13237032. ABSTRACT Background/Objectives: The current study aimed to characterize the adverse reactions associated with dry needling (DN) treatments reported by Polish physiotherapists, with a secondary objective of investigating whether the level of DN […]

Observation on the clinical effect of He’s fire needle therapy combined with walnut-shell moxibustion on perimenopausal dry eye disease

Authors:Qin Zeng, Qiu-Yang Hong, Jin Yao, Xiao-Jing Liu, Nai-Gang Liu Zhen Ci Yan Jiu. 2024 Dec 9;49(12):1303-1309. doi: 10.13702/j.1000-0607.20230536. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: To observe the clinical effect on perimenopausal dry eye disease treated with He’s fire needle therapy combined with walnut-shell moxibustion. METHODS: A total of 60 patients with perimenopausal dry eye disease were randomized into […]

Effectiveness of static, dynamic and combined dry needling techniques in the management of myofascial pain syndrome: A three-group study

Author:Emre Ata Turk J Phys Med Rehabil. 2024 Aug 26;70(3):370-378. doi: 10.5606/tftrd.2024.14310. eCollection 2024 Sep. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: This study aims to evaluate and compare the therapeutic effectiveness of static dry needling (S-DN), dynamic dry needling (D-DN), and a combined technique (CT) for managing myofascial pain syndrome (MPS). PATIENTS AND METHODS: Between January 1, 2023 and […]

Effects of high and low level lasers on soreness following dry needling in patients with chronic myofascial neck pain. A randomized-controlled trial

Authors:Maryam Motavalian, Siamak Bashardoust Tajali, Behrouz Attarbashi Moghadam, Seyedeh Zohreh Hosseini Lasers Med Sci. 2024 Dec 16;39(1):296. doi: 10.1007/s10103-024-04201-0. ABSTRACT This research was designed to study effects of high versus low-level laser therapy (HILT and LLLT) on post-dry needling soreness (PNS) at patients with chronic neck pain. We also studied effects of HLLT or LLLT […]

Dry Needling Plus Cervical Interlaminar Epidural Steroid Injections: Do We Have More Favorable Results in Cervical Disc Herniation? A Randomized Sham-Controlled Clinical Study

Authors:Günay Yolcu, Canan Sanal Toprak, Savas Sencan, Osman Hakan Gunduz Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2024 Dec 1;103(12):1081-1087. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000002509. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Trigger point-related myofascial pain commonly accompanies cervical disc herniation. The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of dry needling for accompanying trigger points on cervical interlaminar epidural steroid injection treatment […]

Combination of Manual Therapy and Dry Needling Effectively Improves Acute Neck Pain and Muscular Tone and Stiffness in Combat Sports Athletes: A Randomized Controlled Study

Authors:Adrian Kużdzał, Filipe Manuel Clemente, Sebastian Klich, Adam Kawczyński, Robert Trybulski J Sports Sci Med. 2024 Dec 1;23(4):852-862. doi: 10.52082/jssm.2024.852. eCollection 2024 Dec. ABSTRACT This study aimed to compare the effects of manual therapy combined with dry needling (MTDN) to a control group, focusing on the impact on pressure pain threshold (PPT), muscle tone (MT), […]

Dry needling in people with fibromyalgia: A randomized controlled trial of its effects on pain sensitivity and pain catastrophizing influence

Authors:J Vicente-Mampel, I J Bautista, I Salvat, S Maroto-Izquierdo, E Lluch Girbés, F Ros Bernal PM R. 2024 Dec 6. doi: 10.1002/pmrj.13289. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Dry needling (DN) has been demonstrated as an effective treatment for patients with fibromyalgia (FM). It is crucial to take into consideration catastrophizing, a psychological construct that […]

Dry needling as an adjunct treatment to multimodal rehabilitation protocol following rotator cuff repair surgery: a preliminary, randomized sham-controlled trial

Authors:Faeze Naseri, Mehdi Dadgoo, Mohammadreza Pourahmadi, Morteza Nakhaei Amroodi, Shirin Azizi, Amirhossein Shamsi Chiropr Man Therap. 2024 Dec 5;32(1):39. doi: 10.1186/s12998-024-00555-y. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Rotator cuff repair (RCR) is one of the most prevalent procedures to manage rotator cuff tears (RCT). Postoperative shoulder pain is a common complication following RCR and may be aggravated by activation […]

Does dry needling aid in post-training recovery? A critically appraised topic

Authors:Janice Loudon, Yvonne Ball J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:1093-1096. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.07.017. Epub 2024 Jul 9. ABSTRACT CLINICAL SCENARIO: Following intense physical training, it is common for athletes to develop muscle soreness, muscle tightness and a sense of fatigue. Minimizing the time spent in this state is advantageous to limit time off from sport, potential […]

The effect of upper trapezius trigger points dry needling on postural control in patients with chronic neck pain

Authors:Maryam Mahdizadeh, Rasool Bagheri, Cyrus Taghizadeh Delkhoush, Seyed Abolfazl Tohidast J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:1079-1085. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.07.015. Epub 2024 Jul 15. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Myofascial neck pain, which strongly affects the upper trapezius muscle, is treated by physiotherapists with dry needling. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of upper trapezius trigger […]

Effectiveness of deep dry needling combined with stretching for the treatment of pain in patients with myofascial trigger points: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors:María José Guzmán-Pavón, Ana Isabel Torres-Costoso, Iván Cavero-Redondo, Sara Reina-Gutiérrez, Patricia Lorenzo-García, Celia Álvarez-Bueno J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:1086-1092. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.07.003. Epub 2024 Jul 14. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: The combination of dry needling and stretching has been proposed for the treatment of myofascial trigger points (MTPs), but it is not currently known whether the combination […]

Current State of Dry Needling Practices: A Comprehensive Analysis on Use, Training, and Safety

Authors:Juan Antonio Valera-Calero, Gustavo Plaza-Manzano, Gabriel Rabanal-Rodríguez, María José Díaz-Arribas, Mateusz D Kobylarz, Jorge Buffet-García, César Fernández-de-Las-Peñas, Marcos José Navarro-Santana Medicina (Kaunas). 2024 Nov 14;60(11):1869. doi: 10.3390/medicina60111869. ABSTRACT Background and Objectives: Dry needling (DN) is a technique that involves inserting a thin filament needle through the skin to target myofascial trigger points for the treatment […]

Effectiveness of dry needling on pain & disability in athletes with iliotibial band tightness- a clinical trial

Authors:Amrinder Singh, Utkarsh Bhagat, Monika Sharma J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:449-454. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.03.048. Epub 2024 Apr 25. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Dry needling (DN) for Myofascial trigger points (MTrP’s) can be done on superficial or deep tissue levels for the management of a range of neuromusculoskeletal pain disorders. There is still much to learn about dry […]

Acute effects of self-myofascial release compared to dry needling on myofascial pain syndrome related outcomes: Range of motion, muscle soreness and performance. A randomized controlled trial

Authors:J Vicente-Mampel, I J Bautista, J López-Soler, J Torregrosa-Valls, F Falaguera-Vera, P Gargallo, L Baraja-Vegas J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:632-639. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.04.005. Epub 2024 Apr 10. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is associated with reductions in range of movement (ROM), decrease in physical function and performance and increase in pain in different populations. […]

A surge in queries: Analyzing the increased public interest in dry needling using Google trends – A cross-sectional observational study

Authors:Mustafa Hüseyin Temel, Yakup Erden, Fatih Bağcıer J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:953-958. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.07.002. Epub 2024 Jul 6. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: To monitor public interest (PI) in information related to Dry needling (DN) therapy and examine potential temporal, seasonal, and income-related trends that may impact PI by using the relative search volume (RSV) from the […]

Manual therapy and dry needling improve mobility, pain and reduce fear of COVID-19 in temporomandibular disorder patients: Randomized controlled trial

Authors:Caio César Quintiliano Ferreira, Karen Rodrigues Lima, Marco Fabrício Dias-Peixoto, Débora Ribeiro Orlando, Paula Midori Castelo, Luciano José Pereira, Eric Francelino Andrade J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:620-626. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.05.015. Epub 2024 May 27. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated pain and joint mobility outcomes in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD), being that […]