The clinical impact of platelet-rich plasma on tendinopathy compared to placebo or dry needling injections: A meta-analysis. Phys Ther Sport. 2015 Jun 18; Authors: Tsikopoulos K, Tsikopoulos I, Simeonidis E, Papathanasiou E, Haidich AB, Anastasopoulos N, Natsis K Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this meta-analysis was to compare the impact of platelet-rich plasma with that […]
A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – October 2015. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2015 Oct;19(4):736-46 Authors: Dommerholt J, Grieve R, Hooks T, Layton M Abstract The number of publications about myofascial pain and trigger points (TrP) seems to increase every year. In the current overview we include 27 articles published in past […]
Related Articles Dry needling versus acupuncture: the ongoing debate. Acupunct Med. 2015 Nov 6; Authors: Zhou K, Ma Y, Brogan MS Abstract Although Western medical acupuncture (WMA) is commonly practised in the UK, a particular approach called dry needling (DN) is becoming increasingly popular in other countries. The legitimacy of the use of DN by […]
Related Articles No Effect of Acupuncture in the Relief of Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial. Clin J Sport Med. 2015 Nov 4; Authors: Fleckenstein J, Niederer D, Auerbach K, Bernhörster M, Hübscher M, Vogt L, Banzer W Abstract BACKGROUND: Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is a common symptom in people participating in […]
Related Articles Novel Use of Ultrasound Elastography to Quantify Muscle Tissue Changes After Dry Needling of Myofascial Trigger Points in Patients With Chronic Myofascial Pain. J Ultrasound Med. 2015 Oct 21; Authors: Turo D, Otto P, Hossain M, Gebreab T, Armstrong K, Rosenberger WF, Shao H, Shah JP, Gerber LH, Sikdar S Abstract OBJECTIVES: To […]
Related Articles Postneedling soreness after deep dry needling of a latent myofascial trigger point in the upper trapezius muscle: Characteristics, sex differences and associated factors. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2015 Sep 6; Authors: Martín-Pintado-Zugasti A, Rodríguez-Fernández ÁL, Fernandez-Carnero J Abstract BACKGROUND: Postneedling soreness is considered the most frequent secondary effect associated to dry needling. A […]
Related Articles The immediate effect of dry needling on multifidus muscles’ function in healthy individuals. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2015 Sep 6; Authors: Dar G, Hicks GE Abstract BACKGROUND: Dry needling of muscles is mainly used for the management of pain in musculoskeletal disorders. Yet, the association between dry needling and motor performance of muscles […]
Related Articles EFFECTIVENESS OF DRY NEEDLING, STRETCHING, AND STRENGTHENING TO REDUCE PAIN AND IMPROVE FUNCTION IN SUBJECTS WITH CHRONIC LATERAL HIP AND THIGH PAIN: A RETROSPECTIVE CASE SERIES. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2015 Aug;10(4):540-51 Authors: Pavkovich R Abstract BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Chronic lateral hip and thigh pain is regularly treated by the physical therapist. […]
Related Articles Ultrasound-guided Interventional Procedures around the Shoulder. Br J Radiol. 2015 Aug 27;:20150372 Authors: Messina C, Banfi G, Orlandi D, Lacelli F, Serafini G, Mauri G, Secchi F, Silvestri E, Sconfienza LM Abstract Ultrasound is an established modality for shoulder evaluation, being accurate, low-cost and radiation-free. Different pathologic conditions can be diagnosed using ultrasound […]
Related Articles Dry needling for the management of thoracic spine pain. J Man Manip Ther. 2015 Jul;23(3):147-153 Authors: Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C, Layton M, Dommerholt J Abstract Thoracic spine pain is as disabling as neck and low back pain without receiving the same level of attention in the scientific literature. Among the different structures that can refer […]
Related Articles The effect of the combination of dry needling and MET on latent trigger point upper trapezius in females. Man Ther. 2015 Aug 14; Authors: Yeganeh Lari A, Okhovatian F, Naimi SS, Baghban AA Abstract AIM: The purpose of this clinical trial experiment was to compare the effects of the combination of dry needling […]
Related Articles Diagnostic requirements are necessary before dry needling in the treatment of chronic pain. Pain. 2015 Sep;156(9):1827 Authors: Fleckenstein J PMID: 26292000 [PubMed – as supplied by publisher]
It is said that science and medicine advances in disagreement. This is certainly evident among various medical professionals debating on the efficacy of dry needling. (1-3) One debate is between practicing dry needling clinicians and those who do not practice dry needling. The other is among dry needling clinicians debating on which dry needling technique […]
Validation and Test-Retest Reliability of New Thermographic Technique Called Thermovision Technique of Dry Needling for Gluteus Minimus Trigger Points in Sciatica Subjects and TrPs-Negative Healthy Volunteers. Biomed Res Int. 2015;2015:546497 Authors: Skorupska E, Rychlik M, Samborski W Abstract The aim of this study was to assess the validity and test-retest reliability of Thermovision Technique of […]
Improvement in clinical outcomes after dry needling in a patient with occipital neuralgia. J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2015 Jun;59(2):101-10 Authors: Bond BM, Kinslow C Abstract The primary purpose of this case report is to outline the diagnosis, intervention and clinical outcome of a patient presenting with occipital neuralgia. Upon initial presentation, the patient described a […]
Related Articles Neuroscience education in addition to trigger point dry needling for the management of patients with mechanical chronic low back pain: A preliminary clinical trial. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2015 Jul;19(3):464-72 Authors: Téllez-García M, de-la-Llave-Rincón AI, Salom-Moreno J, Palacios-Ceña M, Ortega-Santiago R, Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C Abstract The objective of the current study was to determine […]
Related Articles A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – July 2015. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2015 Jul;19(3):482-93 Authors: Dommerholt J, Hooks T, Grieve R, Layton M Abstract The current overview includes thirty articles published in the recent past about myofascial pain, trigger points (TrPs) and related topics. In the Basic Research section, […]
Baseline Examination Factors Associated With Clinical Improvement After Dry Needling in Individuals With Low Back Pain. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2015 Jun 25;:1-31 Authors: Koppenhaver SL, Walker MJ, Smith RW, Booker JM, Walkup ID, Su J, Hebert JJ, Flynn T Abstract Study Design Quasi-experimental. Objectives To explore for associations between demographic, patient history, and […]
Deconstructing Chronic Low Back Pain in the Older Adult-Step by Step Evidence and Expert-Based Recommendations for Evaluation and Treatment: Part II: Myofascial Pain. Pain Med. 2015 Jun 18; Authors: Lisi AJ, Breuer P, Gallagher RM, Rodriguez E, Rossi MI, Schmader K, Scholten JD, Weiner DK Abstract OBJECTIVE: To present an algorithm of sequential treatment options […]
The effect of dry needling and treadmill running on inducing pathological changes in rat Achilles tendon. Connect Tissue Res. 2015 Jun 15;:1-17 Authors: Kim BS, Joo YC, Choi BH, Kim KH, Kang JS, Park SR Abstract Achilles tendinopathy is a common degenerative condition without a definitive treatment. An adequate chronic animal model of Achilles tendinopathy […]
