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.
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 […]
Impact of Needle Diameter on Long-Term Dry Needling Treatment of Chronic Lumbar Myofascial Pain Syndrome.
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 […]
Evaluation of the Sympathetic Skin Response to the Dry Needling Treatment in Female Myofascial Pain Syndrome Patients.
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 […]
"Beneficial Effects of Dry Needling for Treatment of Chronic Myofascial Pain Persist for 6 Weeks After Treatment Completion".
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 […]
A Comparison of Two Different High-Volume Image-Guided Injection Procedures for Patients With Chronic Noninsertional Achilles Tendinopathy: A Pragmatic Retrospective Cohort Study.
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.
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.
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 […]
Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture and myofascial trigger needling: The same stimulation points?
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 […]
Trigger point dry needling: the data do not support broad applicability or robust effect.
Related Articles Trigger point dry needling: the data do not support broad applicability or robust effect. J Man Manip Ther. 2016 Feb;24(1):2-4 Authors: Venere K, Ridgeway K PMID: 27252575 [PubMed]
Clinical Dosage of Dry Needling
“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 […]
A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – March 2016.
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 […]
Optimizing physical therapy for ankylosing spondylitis: a case study in a young football player.
Optimizing physical therapy for ankylosing spondylitis: a case study in a young football player. J Phys Ther Sci. 2016 Apr;28(4):1392-1397 Authors: Tricás-Moreno JM, Lucha-López MO, Lucha-López AC, Salavera-Bordás C, Vidal-Peracho C Abstract [Purpose] Ankylosing spondylitis is prevalent in men. Modern and expert consensus documents include physical therapy among the strategies for the treatment of ankylosing […]
Effect of Dry Needling on Spasticity, Shoulder Range of Motion, and Pressure Pain Sensitivity in Patients With Stroke: A Crossover Study.
Related Articles Effect of Dry Needling on Spasticity, Shoulder Range of Motion, and Pressure Pain Sensitivity in Patients With Stroke: A Crossover Study. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2016 May 7; Authors: Mendigutia-Gómez A, Martín-Hernández C, Salom-Moreno J, Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of the inclusion of […]
Are Acupuncture Therapies Effective for the Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Extremities? A Systematic Review by the Ontario Protocol for Traffic Injury Management (OPTIMa) Collaboration.
Related Articles Are Acupuncture Therapies Effective for the Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Extremities? A Systematic Review by the Ontario Protocol for Traffic Injury Management (OPTIMa) Collaboration. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2016 Apr 26;:1-80 Authors: Cox J, Varatharajan S, Côté P, Yu H, Wong JJ, Sutton D, Randhawa K, Goldgrub R, Southerst D, […]
Effects of Intramuscular Electrical Stimulation Using Inversely Placed Electrodes on Myofascial Pain Syndrome in the Shoulder: A Case Series.
Related Articles Effects of Intramuscular Electrical Stimulation Using Inversely Placed Electrodes on Myofascial Pain Syndrome in the Shoulder: A Case Series. Korean J Pain. 2016 Apr;29(2):136-40 Authors: Shanmugam S, Mathias L, Thakur A, Kumar D Abstract Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is one of the common musculoskeletal conditions of the shoulder which may develop sensory-motor and […]
ACUTE EFFECTS OF DRY NEEDLING ON POSTERIOR SHOULDER TIGHTNESS. A CASE REPORT.
Related Articles ACUTE EFFECTS OF DRY NEEDLING ON POSTERIOR SHOULDER TIGHTNESS. A CASE REPORT. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2016 Apr;11(2):254-63 Authors: Passigli S, Plebani G, Poser A Abstract BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Posterior shoulder tightness has been associated with numerous shoulder disorders. Methods to increase posterior shoulder mobility may be beneficial. The purpose of this […]
Physical Therapy Treatment Of Chronic Neck Pain A Discussion And Case Study: Using Dry Needling And Battlefield Acupuncture.
Physical Therapy Treatment Of Chronic Neck Pain A Discussion And Case Study: Using Dry Needling And Battlefield Acupuncture. J Spec Oper Med. 2016;16(1):1-5 Authors: Guthrie RM, Chorba R Abstract PURPOSE: Chronic mechanical neck pain can have a complex clinical presentation and is often difficult to treat. This case study illustrates a successful physical therapy treatment […]
A New Perspective of Neuromyopathy to Explain Intractable Pancreatic Cancer Pains; Dry Needling as an Effective Adjunct to Neurolytic Blocks.
A New Perspective of Neuromyopathy to Explain Intractable Pancreatic Cancer Pains; Dry Needling as an Effective Adjunct to Neurolytic Blocks. Indian J Palliat Care. 2016 Jan-Mar;22(1):85-93 Authors: Vas L, Phanse S, Pai R Abstract UNLABELLED: We present a new perspective of neuromyopathy in pancreatic cancer pain (PCP) referral to bodywall; proposal of new rationale to […]
Effectiveness of trigger point dry needling for multiple body regions: a systematic review.
Related Articles Effectiveness of trigger point dry needling for multiple body regions: a systematic review. J Man Manip Ther. 2015 Dec;23(5):276-93 Authors: Boyles R, Fowler R, Ramsey D, Burrows E Abstract BACKGROUND: Trigger point dry needling (TDN) is commonly used to treat musculoskeletal pain related to myofascial trigger points (MTrPs). To date, no systematic review […]
Effectiveness of dry needling on reducing pain intensity in patients with myofascial pain syndrome: a Meta-analysis.
Effectiveness of dry needling on reducing pain intensity in patients with myofascial pain syndrome: a Meta-analysis. J Tradit Chin Med. 2016 Feb;36(1):1-13 Authors: Rodríguez-Mansilla J, González-Sánchez B, De Toro García Á, Valera-Donoso E, Garrido-Ardila EM, Jiménez-Palomares M, González López-Arza MV Abstract OBJECTIVE: To summarize the literature about the effectiveness of dry needling (DN) on relieving […]