Comparison of the Efficacy of Dry Needling and High-Power Pain Threshold Ultrasound Therapy with Clinical Status and Sonoelastography in Myofascial Pain Syndrome. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2016 Aug 22; Authors: Aridici R, Yetisgin A, Boyaci A, Tutoglu A, Bozdogan E, Sen Dokumaci D, Kilicaslan N, Boyaci N Abstract OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study […]
Effectiveness of dry needling for chronic nonspecific neck pain: a randomized, single-blinded, clinical trial. Pain. 2016 Sep;157(9):1905-1917 Authors: Cerezo-Téllez E, Torres-Lacomba M, Fuentes-Gallardo I, Perez-Muñoz M, Mayoral-Del-Moral O, Lluch-Girbés E, Prieto-Valiente L, Falla D Abstract Chronic neck pain attributed to a myofascial pain syndrome is characterized by the presence of muscle contractures referred to as […]
Related Articles PERTINENT DRY NEEDLING CONSIDERATIONS FOR MINIMIZING ADVERSE EFFECTS – PART ONE. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2016 Aug;11(4):651-62 Authors: Halle JS, Halle RJ Abstract BACKGROUND: Dry needling is an evidence-based treatment technique that is accepted and used by physical therapists in the United States. This treatment approach focuses on releasing or inactivating muscular […]
Related Articles CHRONIC UCL INJURY: A MULTIMODAL APPROACH TO CORRECTING ALTERED MECHANICS AND IMPROVING HEALING IN A COLLEGE ATHLETE- A CASE REPORT. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2016 Aug;11(4):614-26 Authors: Patrick R, McGinty J, Lucado A, Collier B Abstract BACKGROUND: Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) tears and associated Tommy Johns surgical intervention from excessive and poor […]
Related Articles Effects of dry needling to the symptomatic versus control shoulder in patients with unilateral subacromial pain syndrome. Man Ther. 2016 Jul 21;26:62-69 Authors: Koppenhaver S, Embry R, Ciccarello J, Waltrip J, Pike R, Walker M, Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C, Croy T, Flynn T Abstract BACKGROUND: Initial reports suggest that treating myofascial trigger points in the […]
Related Articles The role of psychological factors on the perception of postneedling soreness and the influence of postneedling intervention. PM R. 2016 Aug 1; Authors: Martín-Pintado-Zugasti A, López-López A, González Gutiérrez JL, Pecos-Martín D, Rodríguez-Fernández ÁL, Alguacil-Diego IM, Gallego-Izquierdo T, Fernández-Carnero J Abstract BACKGROUND: Myofascial trigger point dry needling is frequently associated with postneedling soreness, […]
Related Articles Dry needling: Effects on activation and passive mechanical properties of the quadriceps, pain and range during late stage rehabilitation of ACL reconstructed patients. Phys Ther Sport. 2016 Feb 24;21:57-62 Authors: Ortega-Cebrian S, Luchini N, Whiteley R Abstract BACKGROUND: Dry needling (DN) is reported to decrease pain and improve functional movements yet the mechanisms […]
Immediate and short-term effects of the combination of dry needling and percutaneous TENS on post-needling soreness in patients with chronic myofascial neck pain. Braz J Phys Ther. 2016 Jul 11;0:0 Authors: León-Hernández JV, Martín-Pintado-Zugasti A, Frutos LG, Alguacil-Diego IM, de la Llave-Rincón AI, Fernandez-Carnero J Abstract BACKGROUND: Dry needling (DN) and percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation […]
Effects of dry needling (DNHS technique) on the contractile properties of spastic muscles in a patient with stroke: a case report. Int J Rehabil Res. 2016 Jun 29; Authors: Calvo S, Quintero I, Herrero P Abstract Dry needling for hypertonia and spasticity (DNHS) is a technique used for decreasing hypertonia and spasticity and for the […]
The Effectiveness of Dry Needling and Stretching on Hamstring Flexibility: A Randomized Controlled Trial.: 3155 Board #220 June 3, 3: 30 PM – 5: 00 PM. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2016 May;48(5S Suppl 1):898 Authors: Mason JS, Crowell MS, Dolbeer JA, Morris JB, Terry AC, Koppenhaver SL, Goss DL PMID: 27361724 [PubMed – as supplied […]
Related Articles Impact of Needle Diameter on Long-Term Dry Needling Treatment of Chronic Lumbar Myofascial Pain Syndrome. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2016 Jul;95(7):483-494 Authors: Wang G, Gao Q, Li J, Tian Y, Hou J Abstract OBJECTIVE: To investigate the impact of diameter of needles on the effect of dry needling treatment of chronic lumbar […]
Related Articles Evaluation of the Sympathetic Skin Response to the Dry Needling Treatment in Female Myofascial Pain Syndrome Patients. J Clin Med Res. 2016 Jul;8(7):513-8 Authors: Ozden AV, Alptekin HK, Esmaeilzadeh S, Cihan C, Aki S, Aksoy C, Oncu J Abstract BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to evaluate sympathetic nervous system (SNS) activity […]
Related Articles “Beneficial Effects of Dry Needling for Treatment of Chronic Myofascial Pain Persist for 6 Weeks After Treatment Completion”. PM R. 2016 Jun 10; Authors: Gerber LH, Sikdar S, Aredo JV, Armstrong K, Rosenberger WF, Shao H, Shah JP Abstract BACKGROUND: Dry needling is an effective treatment for reducing pain associated with active myofascial […]
Related Articles A Comparison of Two Different High-Volume Image-Guided Injection Procedures for Patients With Chronic Noninsertional Achilles Tendinopathy: A Pragmatic Retrospective Cohort Study. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2016 Jun 7; Authors: Wheeler PC, Mahadevan D, Bhatt R, Bhatia M Abstract We undertook a comparison evaluation of outcomes after 2 different high-volume image-guided injection (HVIGI) procedures […]
STRENGTH EXERCISES COMBINED WITH DRY NEEDLING WITH ELECTRICAL STIMULATION IMPROVE PAIN AND FUNCTION IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC ROTATOR CUFF TENDINOPATHY: A RETROSPECTIVE CASE SERIES. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2016 Jun;11(3):409-22 Authors: Saylor-Pavkovich E Abstract BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Rotator cuff tendinopathy (RTCT) is regularly treated by the physical therapist. Multiple etiologies for RTCT exist, leading […]
The Effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Tendinopathy: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials. Am J Sports Med. 2016 Jun 6; Authors: Fitzpatrick J, Bulsara M, Zheng MH Abstract BACKGROUND: Tendinopathy is very common in the general population. There are increasing numbers of clinical studies referring to platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and platelet-poor […]
Related Articles Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture and myofascial trigger needling: The same stimulation points? Complement Ther Med. 2016 Jun;26:28-32 Authors: Liu L, Skinner MA, McDonough SM, Baxter GD Abstract BACKGROUND: Acupuncture originates in China, and its effectiveness has been well documented in musculoskeletal pain disorders and other conditions. A widely accepted contemporary medical treatment option […]
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“How many needles should be used for treating (fill in the blank)?” One of the most common questions we encounter in our IDN seminars. This is valid question and not easy to answer as there are many factors that need to be considered about clinical dosage of dry needling. The current literature is lacking on a […]
Related Articles A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – March 2016. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2016 Apr;20(2):397-408 Authors: Dommerholt J, Hooks T, Finnegan M, Grieve R Abstract The worldwide interest in myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) and trigger points (TrPs) is reflected in the increasing number of publications. In this overview of the […]
